Information about Mountain Springs Cabin

Mountain Springs Cabin is located (map) just off Highway 103 North five miles north of Ponca and the Buffalo River. The Mountain Springs area is known for its many springs, beautiful bluffs, rock formations, and mountain vistas. It has one of the highest elevations in Newton County at approximately 2200 feet. The natural beauty of these mountains is unspoiled and offers a quiet haven from the hustle of the modern world.

View from the Eagle's Rest Cabin Porch on a misty morning

The area is teeming with wildlife, and you will most likely see deer and wild turkeys feeding in the meadow, chipmunks, rabbits, and squirrels playing around the cabins, wild birds of all kinds gathering at our feeders and nesting boxes, eagles soaring overhead, and maybe a bear loping across the trails. Our hummingbirds will entertain you with their voracious feeding frenzies.

The cabins are surrounded by 65 acres with easy well kept hiking trails—both meadows and woods trails. From early spring to late fall you will marvel at the many wildflowers scattered along the trails. A highlight of your stay at Mountain Springs might be a hike through the woods to Wildflower Falls, a picnic at the falls or just relaxing on the porch while experiencing one of our spectacular sunsets which was described by one of our guests as “better than the sunsets at Key West.”

Our Cabin

Eagle's Rest on the Mountain

Eagle's Rest Cabin got its name when we saw an eagle perched on the future site of the cabin. It is made of local cedar logs handcrafted by Amish craftsmen and is decorated in an eclectic style of old treasures, local art, heirloom quilts, and wildlife collections and is a perfect place to enjoy the peace and solitude of nature.

Many couples have celebrated special occasions such as honeymoons, anniversaries, and birthdays in Eagle’s Rest. The loft with beds and sitting area allow families and larger groups plenty of extra space.

Our cabin has the following;

• Sleep 6-8 people
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Microwave oven
• Whirlpool bath
• Gas Fireplace
• Air conditioning
• Digital TV/DVD with some DVD's provided
• Queen beds
• Wrap-around porches
• Outdoor Campfire Ring
• Gas grill
• Linens
• Picnic tables
• Complimentary coffee
• Fabulous mountain views

And lots of unique extras for the perfect Ozark Mountain vacation for a couple wanting to get away, or a family looking for fun and adventure.

All photos taken at Mountain Springs Cabins.

Attractions

We are minutes from the Upper Buffalo/Ponca Wilderness area. This area has some of the most scenic hiking trails in the Ozarks. A brief drive will take you to the trailheads of Goat Bluff, Cecil Cove, Broadwater Falls, Hawksbill Crag (the most photographed spot on the Buffalo), Lost Valley and Eden Falls Trail, Hemmed-In-Hollow (the tallest waterfall in Mid America), and Steel Creek Campground with its awesome Roark Bluff, and great swimming holes.

The new Elk Education Center in Ponca, located in a beautiful log build overlooking a clear Ozark stream is a hands-on museum for kids and adults with an emphasis on elk ecology, nature study, and wildlife.

Down the road from Ponca is Historic Boxley Valley. There you will see working farms, lovely white farmhouses, and interesting old barns, as well as elk herds grazing in a pastoral setting along the river. The several hiking trailheads are in the area.

Day trips include:

• Fayetteville/Springdale—Northwest Mall, University of Arkansas and the Razorbacks
• War Eagle — Mill Restaurant and craft fairs
• Branson —Music shows, outlet malls, Silver Dollar City, Branson Landing, award winning golf courses
• Eureka Springs —quaint shops, restaurants, historic Victorian houses, Passion Play
• Lakes —Beaver, Table Rock, Bull Shoals
• Rivers —Buffalo (canoeing), Kings (trophy small mouth bass fishing), White (trout fishing)
• Caverns —Mystic Caverns, Cosmic Caverns, Hurricane River Cave
• Springfield, Missouri—Bass Pro Shops, Wildlife museum
  Golf courses
• Jasper —antique and craft shops, restaurants
• Harrison —shopping and dining

New attractions!!!

Just minutes from the cabin is the Zip Line Canopy Tour—a guided tour via a zip line that takes you through the Ozark Mountain Forests in a way you have never before experienced nature. It is highly recommended by our guests who have tried it. Check with us for more information on this fun experience.

Would you believe you can watch (and even be a part of) the building of a medieval castle? It is being constructed north of Harrison at Lead Hill (a little over an hour from the cabin). Go to www.ozarkmedievalfortress.com for more information on this fascinating work in progress.

Horseback riding, canoeing, fishing, and caving nearby.

What our guests say

• Location! Location! Location! This is a destination! Sherry and Sue, MO
• Peaceful, awesome view, Such an art show by the Artist of All Artists! Michael, TX
• We enjoyed being surrounded by God’s creation in the beginning of our marriage. Andy and Emily, AR
• Our favorite part was waking up to watch the deer play outside. AR
• You built the cabin. We built the memories.
• The rainbow was a bonus. Ron and Sandy
• Made incredible memories with the kids. Missouri
• A Christmas we will remember for a long time. Cindy and Jim
• Most of all—thanks for treating us like friends…Patty
• Fresh cut wildflowers a very nice touch. Debbie
• What a beautiful morning—Song of the meadowlark, the bluebirds’ bright flashes…Wildflower Falls was an incredible treat. The turkeys at dawn...but by far the best was to see the eagle soaring high above guiding us back to your place. David and family TN
• A place where God is welcomed and lives are touched. A place where the eagles rest. K. Hill