West Gap (FR 277) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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West Gap (FR 277) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Mena Ranger District

7.2 mi from Mena

Maps 1,460 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
  • 0.5 of this road’s 3.6 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly graded dirt with 0.5 miles of dirt.
  • Near High Point.
  • Estimated climb: 290 ft over 3.6 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
  • Bald Knob stands 664 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles southwest.

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 51–74°F, 5.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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