Valley Ranch (FR 53810) in AR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arkansas
Valley Ranch (FR 53810) in AR
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A 1.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Pike County, AR. The road serves East Big Tom Mountain.
Ouachita National Forest, Caddo Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 30-day limit. Camp at least 100 ft from water.
All 1.9 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (1.9 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.
Fodderstack Mountain stands 1,100 ft above the site, 2.2 miles north. The nearest town, Glenwood, is 23 mi off.
September normals 60–84°F, 4.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Nearby Spots
FR 53813 — East Big Tom Mountain in ARDispersed Camping0.0miFR 53809 — East Big Tom Mountain in ARDispersed Camping1.2miFR 53814 — East Big Tom Mountain in ARDispersed Camping1.3miFR 53841 — East Big Tom Mountain in ARDispersed Camping1.3miFR 53842 — East Big Tom Mountain in ARDispersed Camping1.3mi
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?