Mcnella (FR 282) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Mcnella (FR 282) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Poteau Ranger District

5.6 mi from Waldron

Maps 808 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 1.7–2 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
  • 4.3 of this road’s 5.5 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.1 miles of dirt.
  • Near Arkansas Noname 153 Dam.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • East Poteau Mountain stands 1,219 ft above the map pin, 1.3 miles north.
  • Poteau River Site Seven Lake lies 0.7 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 49–74°F, 4.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.