Spring Creek (FR 1111) in AR

Road corridorOzark-St. Francis NF, Sylamore Ranger District

15 mi from Gassville

13 mi off US 65 (straight line)

Maps 1,077 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 3–9.3 and 9.6–10 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Stay limit: 30 consecutive days · 90 days total per calendar year · then move 1 mi · Then stay away 14 days

VerizonNONE

AT&TNONE

T-MobileNONE

StarlinkFAIR

Difficult

All 11.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly graded dirt with 3.9 miles of dirt.
Near Almus Knob.
Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 11.2 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 24%.
Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Water crossings 3.4, 3.6 and 3.8 miles along the road.

Secluded

Camping in the general Forest area (outside developed recreation areas) shall be limited to a period not to exceed 30 consecutive days… shall not exceed a total of 90 days within the calendar year.
Camping rules

October normals 44–71°F, 3.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Spring Creek (FR 1111) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access