Get in
[edit]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
[edit]See
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Mammoth Spring Lodge Motel, 14618 US Hwy 63, Thayer, ☏ +1 417 264-3888. Accommodations near Mammoth Spring, Arkansas
- Riverview Motel, 423 U.S. 63, ☏ +1 870 625-3218. Accommodations overlooking Spring River in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.
Campgrounds, Canoe Rentals, and Fishing Guides
[edit]- 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
[edit]| Routes through Mammoth Spring |
| Jefferson City ← West Plains ← | N  S
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→ Hoxie → Jonesboro |