Rattlesnake Creek (FR C52) in AR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arkansas

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Rattlesnake Creek (FR C52) in AR

Ouachita NF, Caddo Ranger District
843 ft
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A 2.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Montgomery County, AR. The road serves Sharp Top 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.

All 2.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.3 miles of dirt. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Strawn Mountain stands 729 ft above the site, 1.7 miles southeast. The nearest town, Glenwood, is 7.4 mi off.

September normals 59–84°F, 4.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
FR MG35 — Nelson Mountain in ARDispersed Camping6.5miSmokey Bear Lane (FR 2000) in ARDispersed Camping6.7miGlenwood Rest Area in ARRest Area7.5miBeardon Mountain (FR C68) in ARDispersed Camping9.0miBrakefield (FR C60) in ARDispersed Camping9.7mi
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?