Lovelace Branch (FR 933) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Lovelace Branch (FR 933) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Poteau Ranger District

9.2 mi from Heavener

Maps 592 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.4 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Ouachita National Forest ↗

Stay 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
  • All 2.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.1 miles of dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 480 ft over 2.8 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
  • Poteau River runs 1.2 mi off.
  • Oklahoma High Top stands 1,789 ft above the map pin, 5.0 miles northwest.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 49–75°F, 4.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.