West Boundary (FR 176) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Mena Ranger District

7.2 mi from Mena

Maps 1,236 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 5.6–6.4, 8.9–10.6, 12–12.9 and 18.2–19 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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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Difficult

5.2 of this road’s 23.3 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.7 miles of dirt.
Near Blowout Mountain.
Estimated climb: 2,300 ft over 23.3 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 24%.
Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Fairly secluded

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

October normals 49–73°F, 5.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

West Boundary (FR 176) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access