Mammoth Spring (Arkansas)

Mammoth Spring is in the Ozarks region of Arkansas.

Get in
Most visitors arrive by car on U.S. Hwy 63, from Hardy, Arkansas or Thayer, Missouri. State Highway 9 from Salem, Arkansas also gains access.

Small airports are located in nearby Thayer, Missouri and Cherokee Village, Arkansas.

See

 * Mammoth Spring located in Mammoth Spring State Park is one of the word's largest freshwater springs and one of the most easily accessible. The spring and waterfall are a great place to stop and stretch your legs or take a much needed rest while traveling.
 * Spring River is one of the most popular float streams in the state due to its constant water levels and temperatures.

Do

 * Visit Mammoth Spring State Park has a walking trail, playground, picnic tables and pavilions and a tourist information center.
 * Paddle, raft, or tube the spring-fed Spring River.
 * Fishing for trout, walleye, or smallmouth bass on the cool Spring River.
 * Stay at a campground along the Spring River.
 * Shop for antiques.

Buy
Groceries, gas, and necessities are not available in Mammoth Spring, but available just over the state line in Thayer, Missouri.

Several antique stores and flea markets are located in Mammoth Spring.

Drink

 * Mammoth Spring is located in a dry county. Alcoholic beverages for outdoor recreation or camping must be purchased in nearby Thayer, Missouri or Hardy, Arkansas. Plan ahead.

Campgrounds, Canoe Rentals, and Fishing Guides

 * Many Islands Canoe Rental, 2988 Many Islands Rd. Fishing and floating and camping. +1 870-856-3451
 * Riverside Resort, 901 Riverside Dr. Cabins; kayak, canoe, and raft rentals. +1 870-625-7501
 * Spring River Oaks, 1868 River Oaks Trail. Cabins, canoe rental, good venue for watching trains. +1 870-856-3885
 * Riverside Resort, 901 Riverside Dr. Cabins; kayak, canoe, and raft rentals. +1 870-625-7501
 * Spring River Oaks, 1868 River Oaks Trail. Cabins, canoe rental, good venue for watching trains. +1 870-856-3885