FR B18 — East Raspberry Mountain in AR -- Camping Rules & Access
FR B18 — East Raspberry Mountain in AR
Road corridorOuachita NF, Caddo Ranger District
19 mi from Mena
Maps 1,201 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 9/1–2/29Stay 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
- All 0.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Cossatot Mountains stands 1,159 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles southwest.
- Saline River runs 1.1 mi off.
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… Please place your campsite at least 100 feet from any stream or other water source… To prevent resource damage please keep your campsite within 150 feet from a roadway. You need to be self-contained. No amenities are provided; such as water, restrooms or trash cans. Typically, dispersed camping is NOT allowed in the vicinity of developed recreation areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas, or trailheads… Groups of over 75 people who wish to use the forest, need to obtain a special use permit.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 54–72°F, 5.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.