Kenney (FR 1705) in AR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arkansas

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Kenney (FR 1705) in AR

Ozark-St. Francis NF, Boston Mountain Ranger District
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A 19.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Crawford County, AR.

Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, Boston Mountain Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 30-day limit. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 19.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 18.2 of the 19.9 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,700 ft over 19.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 44%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Water crossings 5.4 and 5.9 miles in.

Gaylor Mountain stands 899 ft above the site, 1.2 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. Jones Fork runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, West Fork, is 14 mi off.

September normals 61–82°F, 4.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Cold Springs Ranger Office (FR 3300) in ARDispersed Camping43.0miWalmart Supercenter in ARStore Lot Parking43.1miLacey Creek (FR 1691) in ARForest Road Road46.9miHighway Rest Area in ARRest Area47.5miWest Lacey Creek (FR 1696) in ARForest Road Road47.7mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, Boston Mountain Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?