Old Martin Springs (FR 91004) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Old Martin Springs (FR 91004) in AR

Road corridorOzark-St. Francis NF, Sylamore Ranger District

10 mi from Mountain Home

Maps 732 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

Moderate
  • All 1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Matney Knob.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • White River runs 0.7 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

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 44–71°F, 3.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.