FR 95569 — Cherry Knob in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 95569 — Cherry Knob in AR

Road corridorOzark-St. Francis NF, Boston Mountain Ranger District

11 mi from Cedarville

Maps 1,458 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 1.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 210 ft over 1.2 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 15%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.0 miles off.
  • Switchback Lake lies 0.5 mi off.

Rules

  • You may camp in a dispersed area for up to 30 days. After 30 days, you must move at least 5 road miles for camping in another dispersed area. Campers may not return to the same campsite within the calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 49–70°F, 4.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.