FR J28 — Cedar Fourche Public Use Area in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR J28 — Cedar Fourche Public Use Area in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Jessieville Ranger District

14 mi from Piney

Maps 673 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 1–1.7 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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 1.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 160 ft over 1.7 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
  • The Lake Ouachita shoreline is 0.8 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 48–74°F, 4.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.