Watkins (FR 1773) in AR

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

16 mi from Mulberry

Maps 1,946 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0.2–0.8, 3.1–3.5 and 3.7–4 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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

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Difficult

All 10.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
Near Bowles Mountain.
Estimated climb: 930 ft over 10.2 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 26%.
Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Some privacy

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

October normals 52–69°F, 5.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Watkins (FR 1773) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access