FR 53842 — East Big Tom Mountain in AR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arkansas
FR 53842 — East Big Tom Mountain in AR
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A 0.2-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 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Little Missouri River runs 0.4 mi off. Fodderstack Mountain stands 1,095 ft above the site, 3.1 miles north. The nearest town, Glenwood, is 23 mi off.
September normals 60–84°F, 4.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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.
fs.usda.govSources checked August 2026Something wrong here?