FR 31400 — Mill Creek Mountain in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 31400 — Mill Creek Mountain in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Jessieville Ranger District

12 mi from Hot Springs Village

Maps 781 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Ouachita 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

Rough
  • All 1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Big Blakely Creek runs 0.7 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

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 47–74°F, 4.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.