Powell Creek West (FR 7506) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Powell Creek West (FR 7506) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Mena Ranger District

6.4 mi from Mena

Maps 1,205 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

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

Difficult
  • 2.5 of this road’s 5.3 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0 miles of dirt.
  • Near Pilot Mountain.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.1 miles off.
  • Rich Mountain stands 1,473 ft above the map pin, 2.9 miles north.

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 50–73°F, 5.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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