Deer Creek (FR 231) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

AnyRoost

Deer Creek (FR 231) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Oden Ranger District

8.9 mi from Mount Ida

6.9 mi off US 270 (straight line)

Maps 755 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 · after 30 consecutive days the camp must be removed for 14 days
VerizonWEAK
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Rough
  • 4.6 of this road’s 13.3 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.3 miles of dirt.
  • Near Little Round Top Mountain.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • A water crossing 7.7 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Owens Mountain stands 879 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles north.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 51–75°F, 4.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.