Goat Ranch (FR 53800) in AR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arkansas

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Goat Ranch (FR 53800) in AR

Ouachita NF, Caddo Ranger District
1,054 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Howard County, AR. The road serves Little Mountain.

Ouachita National Forest, Caddo Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 30-day limit. Camp at least 100 ft from water.

All 0.7 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.7 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Saline River runs 0.7 mi off. Raspberry Mountain stands 1,306 ft above the site, 2.5 miles north. The nearest town, Mena, is 21 mi off.

September normals 61–84°F, 4.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Ouachita National Forest, Caddo 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?