Plow (FR R27) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Plow (FR R27) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Cold Springs Ranger District

6.9 mi from Waldron

Maps 962 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
  • All 6.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 4.4 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Gilbreath Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 760 ft over 6.2 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.8 miles 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 50–73°F, 4.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.