Cripple Turkey (FR 91079) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Cripple Turkey (FR 91079) in AR

Road corridorOzark-St. Francis NF, Sylamore Ranger District

13 mi from Calico Rock

Maps 1,145 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Ozark-St. Francis National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 30 consecutive days · 90 days total per calendar year · then move 1 mi · Then stay away 14 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Cripple Turkey Trailhead.
  • Estimated climb: 270 ft over 2.9 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 21%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.6 miles off.

Rules

  • Camping in the general Forest area (outside developed recreation areas) shall be limited to a period not to exceed 30 consecutive days… shall not exceed a total of 90 days within the calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 46–71°F, 4.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.