Mt. Gilead (FR MG258) in AR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arkansas

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Mt. Gilead (FR MG258) in AR

Ouachita NF, Caddo Ranger District
802 ft
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A 1.4-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Montgomery County, AR. The road serves Fodderstack Mountain.

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

All 1.4 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. 0.7 of the 1.4 miles in are graded dirt. A water crossing 0.2 miles in.

Fodderstack Range stands 719 ft above the site, 1.7 miles south. The nearest town, Mount Ida, is 10 mi off.

September normals 60–84°F, 4.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?