Spring Creek (FR 1111) in AR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arkansas
Spring Creek (FR 1111) in AR
A 12.6-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Marion County, AR. The road serves Almus Knob.
Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, Sylamore Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 30-day limit. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 12.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 5.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 1,300 ft over 12.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 3.4, 3.6 and 3.8 miles in.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.8 miles off. Buffalo River runs 1.0 mi off. The nearest town, Gassville, is 15 mi off.
September normals 56–81°F, 3.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, Sylamore Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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