Come visit the Quiet Riverside community of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas
Mammoth Spring (Not the plural Mammoth Springs) is
home to Mammoth Spring State Park and the headwaters of the beautiful Spring
River, an anglers paradise. The Spring River has long been visited by
fly-fishermen and floaters with many articles being written about the cool clear
waters and the variety of fish they hold, namely trout and walleye!
About Mammoth Spring - The Town
The city of Mammoth Spring is located in Fulton County, Arkansas
approximately 20 miles north of Cherokee Village on the Missouri state line and
adjacent the Spring River. Originally known as "Head of River", the
Mammoth Spring area was settled in 1836
by farmers. In 1850, the spring was discovered by geologist David Dale
Owen and the town soon began promoting it's natural wonder as a tourist
attraction. The spring also at one time generated power for a mill and the
Missouri-Arkansas Power Company. In 1957, the park at Mammoth Spring
became a state park, which helped boost the local economy and protect it's great
natural wonder.
The town has a population of about 1,200 friendly full-time residents and many
visitors and tourist each year. While most come enjoy the camping,
fishing, and floating fun, some come for the art galleries, antique shopping and
a quiet get-a-way.
Even though it is a small town it has all the conveniences of doctors, dentists,
libraries, modern hotels, fine and fast food restaurants, and entertainment. If
you're looking to get away from it all, come visit us in Mammoth Spring!
About Mammoth Spring - The Spring and State Park
Mammoth Spring, Arkansas's largest spring and a National Natural Landmark,
produces nine million gallons of chilly 58 degree water hourly. Emerging
from the ground, near the Missouri border in north central Arkansas, it forms a
scenic 10-acre lake and serves as the head waters for the Spring River providing
plenty of fresh water year around.
The park facilities include an information
center with exhibits on the area's rich history and natural resources, picnic
sites, walking/jogging trail, ball field, children's playground, and a brand new
covered pavilion for family reunions and large groups. The 1886 Frisco
depot, at the park, will take you back to the early 1900s and just outside the
train station you can take the guided Frisco caboose tour.
Along the walking path, around the lake, you can see remnants of the old mill and hydroelectric plant that reflect
Mammoth Spring's history.
Next door to the park is the Mammoth Spring National Fish Hatchery, the nation's leading producer of smallmouth bass (and
also a source for largemouth and striped bass, walleye, channel catfish, and
redband trout). Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the hatchery, and also
view one of the nicest public aquariums in the region.
Located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of
Northeast Arkansas, Spring River Country is a well-kept secret. With our low
crime rate, beautiful scenery, and slower lifestyle, you'll feel you've found
paradise. Our area is a popular vacation and retirement destination with
boating, canoeing, fishing, arts & crafts, antiques and many special interest
clubs as sources of entertainment.
Copyright @ Dale A. Thomas
