FR 54100 — Gillham Springs in AR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arkansas

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FR 54100 — Gillham Springs in AR

Ouachita NF, Mena Ranger District
884 ft
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A 7.4-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Polk County, AR.

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

5.2 of the 7.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.2 of the 7.4 miles in are graded dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Gillham Springs lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. West Hanna Mountain stands 1,187 ft above the site, 2.6 miles northeast. The nearest town, Mena, is 13 mi off.

September normals 61–85°F, 4.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Ouachita National Forest, Mena 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?