Polk Creek (FR 73) in AR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arkansas

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Polk Creek (FR 73) in AR

Ouachita NF, Caddo Ranger District
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A 9.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Montgomery County, AR. The road serves Polk Creek Mountain. The road is open seasonally, September 1 to February 29.

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

3.3 of the 9.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.5 miles of dirt.

Hendrix Branch runs 0.2 mi off. Polk Creek Mountain stands 740 ft above the site, 0.9 miles southwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Mount Ida, is 14 mi off.

September normals 63–83°F, 4.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Fancy Hill/Peace Valley Road (FR 517) in ARForest Road Road4.7miRaven (FR 2106) in ARDispersed Camping4.8miBrakefield (FR C60) in ARDispersed Camping5.3miBrooks MTN (FR C80) in ARDispersed Camping5.4miBeardon Mountain (FR C68) in ARDispersed Camping6.2mi
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?