Buck Ridge (FR S22) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Buck Ridge (FR S22) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Cold Springs Ranger District

9.9 mi from Booneville

Maps 1,001 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Ouachita National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 10/1–12/31Stay limit: 30 consecutive days · 90 days total per calendar year · then move 1 mi · Then stay away 14 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkFAIR

Road Access

Difficult
  • 1.6 of this road’s 1.8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 1.2 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Hole in the Ground Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 560 ft over 1.8 miles, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 23%.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with no through road within 3.7 miles.
  • Ramsey Creek runs 1.2 mi off.
  • Buck Ridge stands 565 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles southeast.

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. Please place your campsite at least 100 feet from any stream or other water source.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 49–73°F, 4.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.