Slate (FR N16) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Slate (FR N16) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Mena Ranger District

15 mi from Mena

Maps 1,190 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

Rough
  • All 0.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Rattlesnake Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 230 ft over 0.6 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Rattlesnake Mountain stands 703 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles south.

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 50–72°F, 5.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.