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You want a scenic Forest Service campground with modern amenities, water access, and excellent fall color.
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Price
Varies
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
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35.5480, -93.1603
We'll monitor this campground and alert you the moment sites become available.
Free to start · paid plans add 2-min scans
256,000+ sites monitored · Email alerts to start; SMS and in-app with an account
Learn more about alerts →You want a scenic Forest Service campground with modern amenities, water access, and excellent fall color.
You need full hookups or prefer campgrounds with extensive on-site programming and facilities.
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Rated higher than 61% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 66 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
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Best season: fall. Fall offers the most striking scenery and comfortable weather — expect daytime highs around 50–65°F (10–18°C) with crisp mornings and cool evenings. Leaf color peaks, making hiking, wildlife viewing, and shoreline photography especially rewarding, while fishing and boating remain pleasant before winter. Crowds are generally moderate (weekends busier), and hunting seasons may be active locally, so wear blaze orange during peak hunting weeks. Peak months: October, September, May, June
Best season: comfortable temps, peak leaf color and quieter trails make fall ideal.
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Long Pool Recreation Area offers a mix of amenities to accommodate a variety of camping styles. The campground features both primitive and modern sites. User reviews highlight the availability of picnic tables, fire pits, and access to a river with swimming holes. However, there are mixed reviews about the cleanliness of the restroom and shower facilities, with some users describing them as 'nasty dirty' while others found them functional. Cell phone reception is noted to be nonexistent, which some campers appreciated as a break from technology. There are also multiple mentions of spacious campsites, with some overlooking the water.
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