Clarks Junction (FR C47) in AR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arkansas

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Clarks Junction (FR C47) in AR

Ouachita NF, Caddo Ranger District
754 ft
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A 4.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Montgomery County, AR. The road serves Nelson Mountain. The road is open seasonally, September 1 to February 29.

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

2.6 of the 4.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.3 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. Nelson Mountain stands 729 ft above the site, 1.8 miles northwest. The nearest town, Glenwood, is 3.1 mi off.

September normals 60–85°F, 4.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR MG35 — Nelson Mountain in ARDispersed Camping1.3miGlenwood Rest Area in ARRest Area2.5miSmokey Bear Lane (FR 2000) in ARDispersed Camping2.8miBeardon Mountain (FR C68) in ARDispersed Camping11.8miBear Creek in ARCampground12.5mi
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?