Center Point (FR 417) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Center Point (FR 417) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Mena Ranger District

9.2 mi from Mena

2.7 mi off US 59 (straight line)

Maps 1,100 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 1.6–2.4 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Ouachita National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 30 consecutive days · 90 days total per calendar year · then move 1 mi · Then stay away 14 days
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Road Access

Rough
  • 1.2 of this road’s 4.3 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.1 miles of graded dirt.
  • Near Pine Mountain.
  • Winds through 3 switchbacks.
  • A water crossing 3.9 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
  • Bufram Creek runs 0.6 mi off.
  • Rich Mountain stands 1,578 ft above the map pin, 3.3 miles northeast.

Rules

  • You may camp in a dispersed area for up to 30 days. After 30 days, you must move at least 5 road miles for camping in another dispersed area. Campers may not return to the same campsite within the calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 51–74°F, 5.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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