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Mammoth Spring is in the Ozarks region of Arkansas.

Get in

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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.

Get around

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See

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  • 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

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  • 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

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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.

Eat

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  • Fred's Fish House, 215 Main Between 2nd. & North 3rd Street, +1 870 625-7551. One of the region's most famous restaurants known for excellent catfish and hushpuppiles. The Travel Channel's Anthony Bourdain dined at Fred's during his episode featuring the Ozarks.
  • Wood's Riverbend Restaurant, Main Street, +1 870 625-9357. Is located on the grounds of the former Nettleton Hotel, is a popular restaurant overlooking the Spring River and mill dam waterfall at Mammoth Spring State Park
  • La Pastorella, 355 Main Street, +1 870 625-3000. A unique dining experience.
  • Spring Dipper, US 63 South, +1 870 625-1000. Best ice cream anywhere!

Drink

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  • 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.
  • The Beverage Shoppe, US Hwy 63, +1 417 264-3118. Locally owned package store providing all your float trip and hunting camp needs.

Sleep

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Campgrounds, Canoe Rentals, and Fishing Guides

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  • Spring River Flies and Guides. Is Springs River's primary flyfishing guide service and operates a retail shop a few miles south on U.S. Highway 63.
  • Mammoth Spring Campground. Is a friendly campground within walking distance of Mammoth Spring State Park and the shops and restaurants on Main Street.
  • 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

Go next

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Routes through Mammoth Spring
Jefferson City West Plains  N  S  Hoxie Jonesboro


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