FR 54170 — Gillham Springs in AR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arkansas

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FR 54170 — Gillham Springs in AR

Ouachita NF, Mena Ranger District
1,235 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.1-mile stretch of gravel 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.

All 1.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (1.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Cossatot River runs 0.5 mi off. West Hanna Mountain stands 836 ft above the site, 2.4 miles north. The nearest town, Mena, is 14 mi off.

September normals 61–83°F, 4.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?