Nelson MTN (FR 580) in AR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arkansas

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Nelson MTN (FR 580) in AR

Ouachita NF, Caddo Ranger District
629 ft
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A 3.2-mile stretch of graded 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 3.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 2.3 of the 3.2 miles in are graded dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length.

A river runs 0.3 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. Strawn Mountain stands 943 ft above the site, 1.9 miles northeast. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Glenwood, is 5.0 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
Smokey Bear Lane (FR 2000) in ARDispersed Camping4.2miFR MG35 — Nelson Mountain in ARDispersed Camping5.5miGlenwood Rest Area in ARRest Area5.5miBeardon Mountain (FR C68) in ARDispersed Camping7.7miBrakefield (FR C60) in ARDispersed Camping8.6mi
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?