The Great Outdoors!
No matter what kind of outdoor adventure you’re looking for, Mountain View has something for everyone. With its stunning natural beauty and endless opportunities for exploration, it’s no wonder this small town has become a popular destination for travelers from all over the world!
White River Trout Fishing
Any Time You’re Up for It!
The White River is a renowned destination for trout fishing enthusiasts. With over 100 miles of crystal-clear water, this river is home to brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout that can weigh up to 20 pounds. The White River’s cold water temperatures and fast currents provide an ideal habitat for trout, making it a perfect place to catch trophy-sized fish.
There are numerous guides and outfitters available to provide expert advice and equipment rentals. The White River’s natural beauty, combined with its exceptional fishing opportunities, make it a must-visit destination for any angler looking for a memorable fishing experience.
In addition to its world-class trout fishing, the White River in the Ozarks offers a variety of tourism possibilities such as kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding, as well as swimming and picnicking at several designated areas.
With its natural beauty and abundance of activities, the White River in the Ozarks is a perfect destination for both anglers and non-anglers alike!
Syllamo Mountain Biking Trails
Open Year Round
The Syllamo is world acclaimed! Phase 1 is 22 miles of 3 connecting loops that are mostly excellent single track but quite Technical. The White River Bluff Loop is 4.5 miles. Portions of the trail are quite technical, but the views of the White River and North Sylamore Creek Valley are worth the effort. Bald Scrappy Loop is 7.3 miles of beginner to intermediate trails through Ozark Forest. Scrappy Mountain Loop is 12 miles of steep Ozark Mountain terrain. Beginners can ride most, but may need to push up/down steep switchbacks. Phase 2 has recently added another 16 miles of trail.
Explore the White River
A River Runs Through It!
Blanchard Springs Recreational Area
Open Year Round
Blanchard Springs Campgrounds is a beautiful spot nestled in the Ozark National Forest just minutes from all sorts of fun stuff to do. Camping, caving, biking, hiking, swimming, birding, and sight seeing are available to Blanchard visitors. The campground’s elevation is 400 feet and composed of one loop and a spur. They are separated by the crystal clear North Sylamore Creek. Access to the Loop is by fording the creek over a low-water bridge (inaccessible during heavy rains).
Just above and to the left of it, is the original CCC-built gatehouse – built around 1935. Also, see the natural amphitheater near the day use area, Mirror Lake on the way to the springs which offers great trout fishing and much more. About 15 miles away on State Rt. 14, near Mountain View, AR, is the Ozark Folk Center State Park.
Here, many folk and gospel concerts are held. Another major attraction in the Park are various “cottages” that house live demonstrations of blacksmithing, knife making, gunsmithing, quilting, etc. There are also mini-concerts during the day of “foot stompin” folk music. This Park, like the Caverns, is lots of fun for every family member.
The campgrounds are open all year but have a maximum stay limit of 5 days from Memorial Day through Labor Day and 14 days for the remainder of the year.
Blanchard Springs Caverns
Open Year Round
Blanchard Springs Recreation Area is Located in the Ozark National Forest, this beautiful spot offers a long list of awesome experiences for outdoor enthusiasts. The first thing you do will probably be to take a short stroll along the paved trail to the spot where Blanchard Springs turns into a beautiful waterfall. It’s the ideal place to start your Ozarks experience and maybe snap off a few photos.
Ozark Folk Center Craft Village
Apr 15 – Oct 21
The Ozark Folk Center Craft Village has more than 20 artisans demonstrating Ozark Heritage crafts including broom making, blacksmithing, pottery making, knife making, weaving, quilting, wood carving, yarn spinning, soap making, herb gardening, doll making, candle making, letterpress printing and more. Between mid-April and October, the Ozark Folk Center State Park offers visitors a chance to experience the living tradition of Ozark craftsmanship and visit with the people who make their living with these crafts.
Need Maps?
Free Downloadable PDF Maps!
Ever out hiking, boating or maybe just exploring the many beautiful spots around Mountain View only to realize you have no cell signal to see what maybe right around the corner? Well here you go! Lot’s of great maps all in PDF format for free downloading or printing to any device for that time when you have no bars or internet. Stock up, you may never know when you may need one!
Beanfest & Championship Outhouse Races
Oct 25 – 26, 2024
Once a year in Mountain View, Arkansas folks stream in like moths to the flame for the Annual Bean Fest & Great Ozark Championship Outhouse Races. Since 1982 this wild and crazy event is held every year in late October, this is by far the largest event in the area with estimated crowds of 25,000 people or more showing up from all over the country to try their hand at the Pinto Bean Cook Off or the extremely popular Outhouse Races!
Mountains Music & Motorcycles
Aug 16th – 18th, 2024
Grab your bikes and riding buddies and cruise to the scenic Mountain View area for some of the best motorcycle riding in the country! The 16th Annual Mountain, Music, and Motorcycles is a one of a kind event that takes place in downtown Mountain View, AR which offers biker games, a poker run, walk-a-bout scavenger hunt, and games galore!
Mountain View Iris Festival
May 3 – 4, 2024
The Mountain View Iris Festival’s primary goal is to preserve and cultivate tall bearded iris varieties. In May 2018, Mountain View was in full bloom, and we hosted our first iris festival. Volunteers work year-round in city parks and community gardens!