Vanish (FR N80) in AR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arkansas

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Vanish (FR N80) in AR

Ouachita NF, Mena Ranger District
1,083 ft
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A 2.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Polk County, AR. The road serves Brushy Creek Day Use Area. The road is open seasonally, September 1 to February 29.

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

All 2.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 1.4 of the 2.6 miles in are dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length.

A river runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Mena, is 13 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
Ed Banks Campground in ARCampground3.4miFR 54170 — Gillham Springs in ARDispersed Camping4.3miSandbar Campground in ARCampground4.9miCossatot Falls Campground in ARCampground5.1miRiver Ridge Group Campground in ARCampground6.4mi
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?