Kenny's Guidebook
ATV trails
Mill Creek OHV Trail leads the ridder through remote areas of the Ozark National Forest and features spectacular mountainous terrain, scenic views, lush hardwood forests, unique rock outcrops, and clear mountain streams. The main trail and inside loops are connected to accommodate riders who want to vary the length of their trips. The trail is gravel or unsurfaced and is made of rough rocky terrain. The difficulty varies from easy to very difficult. The trail is 2.4 miles from Serenity Campground. We also offer ATV rentals if you would like to rent something to explore the trails.
12 locals recommend
Mill Creek OHV Trailhead
1509 forest service roadMill Creek OHV Trail leads the ridder through remote areas of the Ozark National Forest and features spectacular mountainous terrain, scenic views, lush hardwood forests, unique rock outcrops, and clear mountain streams. The main trail and inside loops are connected to accommodate riders who want to vary the length of their trips. The trail is gravel or unsurfaced and is made of rough rocky terrain. The difficulty varies from easy to very difficult. The trail is 2.4 miles from Serenity Campground. We also offer ATV rentals if you would like to rent something to explore the trails.
Hiking
Lost Valley Trail is a 2.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located in Ponca, Arkansas that features a water fall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for walking, hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible all year-round. Lost Valley Trail is 48 miles from Serenity Campground.
56 locals recommend
Lost Valley Trailhead
Lost Valley RoadLost Valley Trail is a 2.1 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located in Ponca, Arkansas that features a water fall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for walking, hiking, nature trips, and bird watching and is accessible all year-round. Lost Valley Trail is 48 miles from Serenity Campground.
Glory Hole waterfall trail is 1.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Deer, Arkansas that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is accessible all year-round. Glory Hole waterfall trail is 36 miles from Serenity Campground.
49 locals recommend
Glory Hole Falls Trailhead
Glory Hole Falls TrailGlory Hole waterfall trail is 1.8 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Deer, Arkansas that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is accessible all year-round. Glory Hole waterfall trail is 36 miles from Serenity Campground.
Redding/ Spy Rock Loop Trail is a 8.3 mile heavily trafficked loop located in St. Paul, Arkansas that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number activity options and is accessible all year-round. Redding/ Spy Rock Loop Trail is 13 miles from Serenity Campground.
Redding/Spy Rock Loop Trailhead
Redding/ Spy Rock Loop Trail is a 8.3 mile heavily trafficked loop located in St. Paul, Arkansas that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number activity options and is accessible all year-round. Redding/ Spy Rock Loop Trail is 13 miles from Serenity Campground.
Whitaker Point Trail ( Hawksbill Crag) is a two 2.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Pettigrew, Arkansas that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible all year-round. Whitaker Point Trail (Hawksbill Crag) is 28 miles from Serenity Campground.
59 locals recommend
Hawk's Bill Crag/Whitaker Point
County Road 406Whitaker Point Trail ( Hawksbill Crag) is a two 2.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Pettigrew, Arkansas that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and is accessible all year-round. Whitaker Point Trail (Hawksbill Crag) is 28 miles from Serenity Campground.
Scenic Drives
This 24 mile ride is one of Arkansas premier rides and USA Today lists this as the #2 best ride in America. The rugged and forested Boston Mountains provides the settling for this route, which often runs through a tunnel of foliage during spring, summer, and fall. Spring wildflowers and brilliant autumn foliage make the route especially popular during those seasons.
9 locals recommend
Pig Trail Scenic Byway
Pig Trail Scenic BywayThis 24 mile ride is one of Arkansas premier rides and USA Today lists this as the #2 best ride in America. The rugged and forested Boston Mountains provides the settling for this route, which often runs through a tunnel of foliage during spring, summer, and fall. Spring wildflowers and brilliant autumn foliage make the route especially popular during those seasons.
Food scene
Stop in the Pig Trail Bypass Cafe’ and try their famous “Hooshburger”. The blend of Persian spices and good old American cheese has made the “Hooshburger” famous, gaining it national attention and an amazing reputation for being the best burger in the state. The Pig Trail Bypass Cafe’ is 8.9 miles from Serenity Campground.
Pig Trail Bypass Country Cafe
4223 AR-16Stop in the Pig Trail Bypass Cafe’ and try their famous “Hooshburger”. The blend of Persian spices and good old American cheese has made the “Hooshburger” famous, gaining it national attention and an amazing reputation for being the best burger in the state. The Pig Trail Bypass Cafe’ is 8.9 miles from Serenity Campground.
The Oark General Store and Cafe’, listed in the Arkansas Register of Historic Places, was opened in 1890 in response to demand for grocery and supplies in the isolated community of Oark, in northern Johnson County. It has the distinct recognition of being the oldest continually operated store in Arkansas. In recent years the Oark General Store has become an attractive destination for both on and off road travelers, due to its location along windy and dramatic Ozark highways. In the last twenty years the store has transitioned to a full-service restaurant, while keeping staple grocery items and gas. The restaurant serves a variety of of items but is known for their burgers, fries, and homemade pies. The Oark General Store and Cafe’ is 27 miles from Serenity Campground.
24 locals recommend
Oark General Store
117 Co Rd 5241The Oark General Store and Cafe’, listed in the Arkansas Register of Historic Places, was opened in 1890 in response to demand for grocery and supplies in the isolated community of Oark, in northern Johnson County. It has the distinct recognition of being the oldest continually operated store in Arkansas. In recent years the Oark General Store has become an attractive destination for both on and off road travelers, due to its location along windy and dramatic Ozark highways. In the last twenty years the store has transitioned to a full-service restaurant, while keeping staple grocery items and gas. The restaurant serves a variety of of items but is known for their burgers, fries, and homemade pies. The Oark General Store and Cafe’ is 27 miles from Serenity Campground.
The Tequila Grill is an Americana and Authentic Mexican Restaurant. They are located in Elkins, Arkansas 29 miles from the Campground. The Tequila Grill is family owned with a great atmosphere and live music. It is also one of our personal favorite restaurants.
Tequila Bar and Grill Inc.
2085 North Center StreetThe Tequila Grill is an Americana and Authentic Mexican Restaurant. They are located in Elkins, Arkansas 29 miles from the Campground. The Tequila Grill is family owned with a great atmosphere and live music. It is also one of our personal favorite restaurants.
This cafe is 2.4 miles from the campground right across from the Mill Creek OHV Trail system. They offer a variety of menu items as well as gas, a small convenience store, and free WiFi.
The Combs Store & Cafe
10342 AR-16This cafe is 2.4 miles from the campground right across from the Mill Creek OHV Trail system. They offer a variety of menu items as well as gas, a small convenience store, and free WiFi.
Sightseeing
This mid-length ride covers one of the finest loops in Arkansas and is best started in Jasper, heading south on AR 7. Vance Randolph once said about the Ozarks, “It’s not that the mountains are so high but that the valleys are so deep.” And that eloquently describes the huge valley southeast of Jasper running alongside AR 7, dubbed “Arkansas’s Grand Canyon.” It is 63 miles from Serenity Campground.
27 locals recommend
Arkansas Grand Canyon
Arkansas 7This mid-length ride covers one of the finest loops in Arkansas and is best started in Jasper, heading south on AR 7. Vance Randolph once said about the Ozarks, “It’s not that the mountains are so high but that the valleys are so deep.” And that eloquently describes the huge valley southeast of Jasper running alongside AR 7, dubbed “Arkansas’s Grand Canyon.” It is 63 miles from Serenity Campground.
Eureka Springs is a city in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas. It’s known for the preserved Victorian buildings of its Historic District, such as the Palace Bath House, Basin Park Hotel and Crescent Hotel, all built around the city’s natural springs. Eureka Springs is 53 miles from Serenity Campground.
256 locals recommend
Eureka Springs Farmers' Market
44 KingshighwayEureka Springs is a city in the Ozark Mountains of northwest Arkansas. It’s known for the preserved Victorian buildings of its Historic District, such as the Palace Bath House, Basin Park Hotel and Crescent Hotel, all built around the city’s natural springs. Eureka Springs is 53 miles from Serenity Campground.