FR MG35 — Nelson Mountain in AR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arkansas

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FR MG35 — Nelson Mountain in AR

Ouachita NF, Caddo Ranger District
652 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Montgomery County, AR.

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

All 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Glenwood, is 3.3 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
Glenwood Rest Area in ARRest Area2.3miSmokey Bear Lane (FR 2000) in ARDispersed Camping3.4miBeardon Mountain (FR C68) in ARDispersed Camping13.1miBear Creek in ARCampground13.2miBrakefield (FR C60) in ARDispersed Camping14.1mi
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?