Delaney Creek A (FR 1517) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Delaney Creek A (FR 1517) in AR

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

18 mi from Elkins

Maps 2,099 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 6.5–6.9 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Ozark-St. Francis 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

Difficult
  • 4 of this road’s 7.2 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 480 ft over 7.2 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 42%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles 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 52–69°F, 5.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.