Blanchard Springs Caverns
Fifty-Six, AR
A living cave in the Ozark National Forest, now run with Arkansas State Parks, with huge rooms of flowstone and columns on the paved Dripstone Trail. Tours run from about May to October; book ahead.
- Nearest town
- Fifty-Six, AR
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 35.9630, -92.1770
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Upper Campground LoopCampsite1 mi from Blanchard Springs CavernsTentsCaravans
- Upper CampgroundCampsite3 mi from Blanchard Springs CavernsTentsCaravans
- Lower CampgroundCampsite3 mi from Blanchard Springs CavernsTentsCaravans
- Camp MatneyCampsite19 mi from Blanchard Springs CavernsTentsFree
- Quarry ParkCampsite20 mi from Blanchard Springs CavernsTentsCaravans
- Buffalo Point Campground - Loop BCampsite22 mi from Blanchard Springs Caverns · 16 pitchesTentsCaravans
All campsites in Arkansas · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Blanchard Springs Caverns?
Blanchard Springs Caverns is in Fifty-Six, AR, at GPS 35.9630, -92.1770. It is about 7 mi from Mountain View.
Can you camp near Blanchard Springs Caverns?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Group Camp 2, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Blanchard Springs Caverns?
Blanchard Springs Caverns is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Arkansas folk music, caverns and the Buffalo River.
What is there to see near Blanchard Springs Caverns?
Places worth a stop nearby: Ozark Folk Center State Park (7 mi), Buffalo Point (23 mi), Mammoth Spring State Park (51 mi) and Buffalo National River (66 mi).
When is the best time to visit Blanchard Springs Caverns?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)