FR 44512 — Beck Mountain in AR -- Camping Rules & Access in Arkansas
FR 44512 — Beck Mountain in AR
Why
U.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.All 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch.
Night skies are Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
Ouachita National Forest, Womble Ranger District: Camp more than 30 consecutive days in the General Forest. 36 CFR 261.58(a). Once the 30 consecutive day limit has been reached, the camp must be removed for fourteen (14) days and cannot be reestablished less than one (1) mile from the original campsite. 36 CFR 261.58(a). Camp in the General Forest for more than 90 days within a calendar year. 36 CFR 261.58(a).
| Fire restrictions | Set by Ouachita National Forest, Womble Ranger District. Check current orders |
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September normals 60–84°F, 4.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.