• Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, is known for its winding rivers, perfect for canoeing or rafting.spadra park arkansas image by Jackie DeBusk from Fotolia.com
  
  Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, is in the middle of the Ozark Mountains in one the most beautiful parts of the country. The area is known for its winding rivers and the canoeing and rafting opportunities they present. If you are looking for a relaxing weekend on the water, there is no better place to go. There are several campgrounds and resorts in the Mammoth Spring area that have cabins to rent, offering room for your entire family or group of friends.
  
  

Southfork Resort

• The Southfork Resort in Mammoth Spring sits on the Spring River. This site specializes in canoeing and fishing and offers shuttle service for those who want to take a ride down the Mammoth Spring rapids. The resort offers eight one- and two-bedroom cabins with full kitchens that include coffee makers and refrigerators, furnished living rooms, fireplaces and decks overlooking the river. Southfork also has 22 campsites if you wish to pitch a tent instead.
  
  Southfork Resort
  
  7230 Arkansas 289
  
  Mammoth Spring, AR, 72554-7301
  
  870-895-2803
  
  southforkresort.com
  
  

Riverside Resort

• Follow the Spring River a few miles down and you will run into the the Riverside Resort. This family-friendly establishment offers canoe, kayak and raft rentals, as well as fishing opportunities. The cabins feature two queen-sized beds, a full kitchen and satellite television so you can stay current even while in the wilderness of Arkansas. A covered porch will allow for outside time even in bad weather, and each cabin has a barbecue grill as well as picnic tables if you'd like to dine al fresco.
  
  Riverside Resort
  
  2154 Weatherstone Road
  
  Mammoth Spring, AR ,72554
  
  870-625-7501
  
  riversideresort.org
  
  

Spring River Valley

• Another camping spot on the Spring River near Mammoth Springs is the Spring River Valley resort. This resort features multiple float trips that can take you up to 14 miles down the river. The cabins here are all lakefront, giving you a great view of the woods from your front door. All the lodgings include one or two bedrooms as well as kitchens and bathrooms with full showers to clean off after a day in the river. You will also find air conditioning and heating units in the cabins as well as refrigerators and microwaves.
  
  Spring River Valley
  
  Hardy, AR 72542
  
  870-856-4595
  
  springrivervalley.com