East Fork Saline (FR 908) in AR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arkansas

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East Fork Saline (FR 908) in AR

Ouachita NF, Caddo Ranger District
1,156 ft
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A 2.0-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Polk County, AR. The road serves Shady Lake Recreation Area.

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

All 2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 0.7 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Raspberry Mountain stands 1,204 ft above the site, 1.5 miles northeast. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Saline River runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Mena, is 19 mi off.

September normals 64–83°F, 5.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Shady Lake Recreation Area (FR 528) in ARDispersed Camping0.3miLoop C in ARCampground0.3miLoop D in ARCampground0.4miLoop B in ARCampground0.4miViles Branch (FR 502) in ARDispersed Camping0.5mi
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?