Petit Jean (FR 51) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Petit Jean (FR 51) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Cold Springs Ranger District

9.3 mi from Booneville

Maps 808 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Ouachita National Forest ↗

Stay 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

Rough
  • All 16.6 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
  • Near North Petit Jean Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 2,400 ft over 16.6 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 18%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
  • Hole in the Ground Mountain stands 531 ft above the map pin, 0.4 miles south.

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, 4.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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