About Blowing Springs Park
Blowing Springs Park in Bella Vista is more than a trailhead, though it’s a great one. It’s a creekside park with camping, its own easygoing trails, and direct access to the big Back 40 and Little Sugar mountain bike systems, which makes it one of the best places to base a riding trip.
Trail details
The park has about 6.3 miles of its own natural-surface, multi-use trails, generally two to three feet wide, with eight bridges, roughly 15 benches, a standout 30-foot bridge, and a natural cavern along the way. These are mellow, scenic paths, while the connected systems bring the longer, harder mileage.
- Park trails: about 6.3 miles of natural-surface multi-use trail
- Difficulty: easy and family-friendly at the park; harder on the connected systems
- Features: creek, bridges, benches, a 30-foot bridge, and a natural cavern
- Best for: families, casual riders, and anyone staging a bigger ride
The park / where it is
Blowing Springs sits in Bella Vista and is a genuine one-stop spot: camping and an RV park, a creek, an arboretum, a pavilion with a performance stage, a bar, and trailhead parking. It’s set up so you can ride, eat, drink, and sleep in one place. Greenway and trail connections link it toward the Back 40, Little Sugar, and beyond, so a lot of Bella Vista riding starts or ends here.
Connected & nearby trails
This is the hub, so the good stuff is right out the door.
- Bella Vista Back 40 is the classic 40-mile system you can reach from here.
- Little Sugar is the big all-weather system this park serves as a gateway to.
- Huntley Gravity Park is the downhill jump zone inside Little Sugar for gravity laps.
- Blowing Springs MTB Trail Head is the mountain-bike staging point tied to this same park.
Know before you go
If you’re making a weekend of it, book a campsite or RV spot ahead in busy months. Keep dogs leashed, follow posted campground and park rules, and use the park as your basecamp: warm up on the easy park trails, then head out to the Back 40 or Little Sugar for the bigger miles. Little Sugar drains well, so it’s your best bet if it’s been raining.
Frequently asked questions
What trails start at Blowing Springs Park?
It’s a gateway to Bella Vista’s big mountain bike systems, giving you access to the Back 40 and Little Sugar, plus it has its own network of about 6.3 miles of natural-surface multi-use trails right at the park.
Is there camping at Blowing Springs?
Yes. The park has camping and an RV park, which makes it a popular bike-in, bike-out basecamp for a weekend of riding in Bella Vista.
Where do you park and are there amenities?
There’s a trailhead parking area at the park, and amenities include a creek, an arboretum, a pavilion and performance stage, a bar, and a natural cavern, along with the campground.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, on a leash. Standard park rules apply, so keep dogs leashed and clean up after them.
Is it good for beginners?
The park’s own trails include mellow, family-friendly natural-surface paths with bridges and benches, so it’s a good easy option, while the connected Back 40 and Little Sugar step up in difficulty.
