FR 53809 — East Big Tom Mountain in AR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arkansas

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FR 53809 — East Big Tom Mountain in AR

Ouachita NF, Caddo Ranger District
860 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pike County, AR.

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

All 0.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.5 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Clover Branch runs 0.4 mi off. Fodderstack Mountain stands 1,123 ft above the site, 3.0 miles north. The nearest town, Glenwood, is 23 mi off.

September normals 60–84°F, 4.4″ 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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?