Jack Creek Recreation Area (FR 531) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Jack Creek Recreation Area (FR 531) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Cold Springs Ranger District

8.3 mi from Booneville

Maps 584 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Ouachita National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 9/1–2/29Stay 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
  • 0 of this road’s 0.3 miles are maintained for passenger cars, mostly paved with 0 miles of graded dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 90 ft over 0.3 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 13%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.4 miles off.
  • Jack Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Bald Knob stands 936 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles south.

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. Please place your campsite at least 100 feet from any stream or other water source.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 50–75°F, 4.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.