Girard (FR 20) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Girard (FR 20) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Cold Springs Ranger District

10 mi from Waldron

Maps 964 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Ouachita National Forest ↗

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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Road Access

Difficult
  • 7.7 of this road’s 15.3 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 2.3 miles of dirt.
  • Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.7 miles off.
  • White Oak Mountain stands 1,245 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles southeast.
  • Petit Jean River runs 1.2 mi off.

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 50–74°F, 4.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.