FR 53813 — East Big Tom Mountain in AR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arkansas

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FR 53813 — East Big Tom Mountain in AR

Ouachita NF, Caddo Ranger District
883 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.9-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 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Fodderstack Mountain stands 1,100 ft above the site, 2.2 miles north. The nearest town, Glenwood, is 24 mi off.

September normals 60–84°F, 4.6″ 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?