Viles Branch (FR 502) in AR -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Arkansas

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Viles Branch (FR 502) in AR

Ouachita NF, Caddo Ranger District
1,117 ft
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A 1.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Polk County, AR. The road serves Shady Lake Recreation Area.

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

All 1.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.9 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

South Fork Saline River runs 0.1 mi off. Raspberry Mountain stands 1,243 ft above the site, 1.7 miles northeast. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Mena, is 20 mi off.

September normals 64–83°F, 5.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Loop B in ARCampground0.5miEast Fork Saline (FR 908) in ARDispersed Camping0.5miLoop D in ARCampground0.6miShady Lake Recreation Area (FR 528) in ARDispersed Camping0.6miLoop C in ARCampground0.7mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Ouachita National Forest, Caddo 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?