Bates-Haw Creek (FR 32) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access
Bates-Haw Creek (FR 32) in AR
Road corridorOuachita NF, Poteau Ranger District
13 mi from Heavener
Maps 1,131 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 9/1–2/29Stay limit: 30 consecutive days · 90 days total per calendar year · then move 1 mi · after 30 consecutive days the camp must be removed for 14 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- 2.1 of this road’s 6.8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Winds through 3 switchbacks.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Black Fork Mountain rises 7.8 miles south.
Climate averages
October normals 48–73°F, 5.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.