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Quick look rating: 5/5 Quality, 5/5 Service, 5/5 Experience…read more For my 100th review of 2015, I thought it would be best to write about a great little trout fly fishing spot that's not to far from Dallas, TX. **To note: This review is written about the creek before the floods in early spring of 2015. In the spring of 2015 we had major rains and flooding in the area. The engineers for the dam had to release a large amount of water from the spillway. Downstream was a major washout. Spillway Creek is below the spillway dam at Broken Bow Lake. It is just a little over 3 hours drive time from Dallas or 20 to 25 minutes from Broken Bow, Oklahoma. The water released from this dam comes from about 2/3 to 3/4 of the way down from the top of the water. This keeps the water released cold, cold enough for trout to live for the first couple of miles to about twelve miles worth of stream before it gets to hot for trout. The spillway is stocked with trout nearly every two weeks with at least two trucks of stock trout. The Spillway Creek is on the Ouachita National Forrest and Beavers Bend State Park, and I noticed that they are doing a great job of keeping this park and wildlife area, very well maintained! Help keep this park clean, what you pack/carry in, well then carry out, thank you in advance! At the time of spring there was two nice fly fishing shops in the area, while the Dallas has some really nice fly shops to help you out as well! Some of the Fly shops in Dallas have some guides that will take you up there as well! My thoughts / suggestions: 9ft rod - 4 or 5 weight rod, 9ft leader with a 5x tippet, take 5,6, and 7x tippet spools. Flies: RS2, maybe some tiny midge nymphs. Carry a wading staff! The water can be stiff in some areas! **To note: Check with the local fly shops for what kind of fly's to use and what types of tippet and leaders are being used at that time. **Emergency Note: Always listen for any sirens in the valley / creek area. When they release water from the dam, the engineers will blow that horn/whistle. If you hear it, head to high ground IMMEDIATELY! Please keep in mind where your fellow fly fishing buddies are located! For the most part there is phone reception in the area, but double check. It is pretty good idea to go to text mode when fly fishing and keep it on vibration/silent mode. Be safe, and let others know where you are located! I'll be back!

Best unkept secret! It was kinda eerie that there were no other people around. There are hiking…read moretrails, ATV and equestrian trails and primitive camp sites. Picnic tables, bbq grills and fire pits are also there. There is a stream down below with rocks. You can camp or just enjoy lunch with a view!

HIGHLY recommend! I went with my 10 yr old grandson. We stayed in the bunkhouse and it was perfect…read more If you need a no frills place to sleep, microwave and small frig it's perfect! (The other cabins looked great too. ) Owners are so sweet and helpful! We had planned to go into Hot Springs a few days, but the river was so pretty, fishing was great, swings were super cool, and kayaking was a blast so we never left the campground. Thanks Amanda, Casey, and Nolan!!! See you again sometime!Melissa Wright

5 stars. The river was perfect for a very nice float. We did 14 miles and it was absolutely…read morebeautiful. Very nice family owned resort. Very accommodating. Cabins, Tent camp or bring your RV. We went for only the day as it was an easy 1.5 Hour drive from Little Rock Ar.

Had a great time! Bobby showed us around and Jennifer helped me dig a $500 pocket mine. She is a…read morelovely lady but tough and knows how to dig. My husband worked hard to dig out the goods but we came home with lots. Beautiful up there, quiet, worth it!!

This was the most horrible experience. After digging at other crystal mines that week, We decided…read moreto do a pocket dig. Ashley seemed so wonderful. We paid deposit for next day. Bobby was going to make us a pocket dig for the next day. We arrived, apparently when making our pocket dig, he stumbled upon a very nice 5K crystal. So where he put us, was complete Rock..No Pocket, Just Rock!!! He would not even speak to us. There was no direction, no nothing. There was no way with all the correct tools to bust anything out. We tried for 7 hours!!! Bobby of course left, without a word, after covering his new find. We walked away with less than what we paid for the other tailing mining. $800 vs $50. Took pictures of everything. (Included his pocket that he made and covered up). Even the girl that was working kept apologizing, but you can't apologize $800 dollars away. They only accept cash, so there is no disputing charges. The owner and 2 gentleman out there only cared about their 5K find for someone else, while laughing about situation. This was the biggest scam we have ever encountered. Theft by deception is the only way to describe it.

We love Hochatown and have come here four times last year. Our children love coming and it's become…read morea tradition we would love to keep. However, Lake Mountain Cabins is the worst management company for cabin rentals. The manager, Sheila, is a horrible woman and lacks empathy and compassion. When we booked in August 2018 they double booked the cabin and we were placed in a different cabin that luckily suited our needs. However, we booked again for Spring Break 2019 and were offered another alternate location that not only was dangerous for children (I have three small kids) but it was up numerous hills and over a very dangerously close to flooding riverbank. It had been raining and would rain more in the following days. We feared getting stuck in our minivan and not being able to come and go and enjoy our trip. Sheila did not care and all she could come up with was excuses for why this happened. She ended up telling me "You're on your own" and offered no help for the situation. I will add that the people of Hochatown came together and found us a wonderful place to stay and gave us gift certificates for places in town. They truly salvaged our vacation and I am forever grateful for them. However, I recommend no one EVER use Lake Mountain Cabins as long as Sheila is working there. I believe the son will be taking over the business soon and I hope he turns it around... I would give zero stars if possible. This is absolutely not how you run a business.

Lake Mountain Cabins/Shelia Wallis is in NO WAY affiliated with North Star Lodge and hasn't been…read morefor MONTHS!! If you have a reservation in the future please contact me as I am an owner of one of the cabins (North Star Lodge) that WAS with this company and I was NOT given future reservation information. Lake Mountain Cabins has been posted as "permanently closed" for some time but for some reason as I'm looking today it now says open. On our Facebook page we have had our new mgmt company that we have had for months listed with their email, website and phone number and it has been posted for quite some time. If you reserved North Star Lodge with this company you need to reach out to me immediately. 918-260-2563 or Michelle.lyons2010@gmail.com as we have not received deposits or reservation information for any reservations.

Loved this experience. I chose this place for the fall views and to say I've been to the high point…read morein central time zone. We camped in a tent and it was perfect we made sure to keep food in the car and trash thrown away. The shower and bathroom was clean and spacious. Definitely recommend.

What a wonderful spot to spend a weekend away to rest, recharge, relax and reflect on the beauty…read moreand majesty of Gods creation. Arkansas State Parks has done a beautiful job to create a beautiful relaxing and affordable spot for all to enjoy! Guests can choose to spend the day, a night or even longer. We chose to stay in a cabin this time which was perfect for the quiet environment to rest and recharge. Each cabin has a hot tub to sit back and enjoy the beautiful Ozark mountains!! Ohhhh and the humming birds.... Great job Arkansas state parks. Our amendment 75 taxes have been put to great use!!

As you pull into McDonald's you see a hiking trail off to the right. I'd started at a bridge and…read moregoes up to the University of the Ozarks. It sparse that a Spanish Explorer with Columbia left a sword here. Years later another Spaniard found a Norman sword and named it Spadra Creek, the "creek of the broken sword.' The bridge at the mouth of the creek is metal and rather scary. My friend walked down the scary stairs that I took a picture of, but it was a fun excursion,

This trail is super cool! Right off the highway and next to a McDonald's with clean bathrooms and…read morefriendly staff. The trail is really well maintained and beautiful this time of year (Nov) sure it is beautiful year round though! Cool spot to check out for sure!

Pioneer Campgrounds is our family's favorite getaway. It's spacious, clean, and has a cozy rustic…read morecharm. The bike and hiking trails are perfect for family time, and the beautiful creek down the hill is worth the walk. They also have bikes to use and fun games for family nights. We've visited in summer and winter and plan to come back this spring. The recent upgrades, like Starlink internet, make it even better if that's even possible. The owner, Matt, is generous and so kind if you need anything he is just a call away . Plus, Mena is just a short drive away, with fun things to do like gemstone mines and scenic trails. It's the perfect spot for peaceful, quality family time! Also these images are from two separate trips. headed back this weekend!

From the owner: ★ Rustic Cabin Getaway | Pioneer Campgrounds ★…read more Welcome to Pioneer Campgrounds, a serene 11-acre campground nestled in Hatfield, AR, offering a memorable outdoor experience. Our campground provides you with premium cabins, standard cabins, and camping spots, complete with all campground amenities. The cabins feature charming wood walls, sturdy concrete or wood floors, a cozy wood ceiling, a lockable wood door for privacy, electricity for your convenience, heating and air-conditioning, private awning, clean brand new locker room style Men and Women’s bathrooms and more. ★ Fun and Games ★ We strive to provide a delightful experience for our guests, and that includes offering various entertainment options. You’ll find cornhole boards and bags, as well as other board games, for your enjoyment. Our common area is available to all guests and features a spacious dining area with tables and chairs. Additionally, we provide a well-equipped kitchen and cooking area complete with refrigerators, freezers, microwaves, ovens, and coffee makers. Vending and ice machines are conveniently available, along with a washer, dryer, dishwasher, and dishwashing sink for added convenience. Embark on an exciting hiking adventure along the Twomile Creek Trail, located right within Pioneer Campgrounds. For more information and detailed trail insights, we encourage you to check out our iOS app. Simply search for “Pioneer Campgrounds” on the App Store to access valuable information about the trail.