Rainy Creek (FR 812) in AR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arkansas

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Rainy Creek (FR 812) in AR

Ouachita NF, Oden Ranger District
866 ft
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A 5.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Montgomery County, AR. The road serves John Burns Mountain.

Ouachita National Forest, Oden Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

1.1 of the 5.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (5.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 5.2 miles in.

Harris Creek runs 1.0 mi off. Muddy Mountain stands 935 ft above the site, 2.1 miles northeast. The nearest town, Mount Ida, is 12 mi off.

September normals 61–85°F, 4.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Nelson MTN (FR 580) in ARForest Road Road23.7miFancy Hill (FR C67) in ARDispersed Camping24.0miBrakefield (FR C60) in ARDispersed Camping24.4miBeardon Mountain (FR C68) in ARDispersed Camping24.6miClarks Junction (FR C47) in ARForest Road Road25.2mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Ouachita National Forest, Oden 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?