Robertson Creek (FR 163) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access
Robertson Creek (FR 163) in AR
Road corridorOuachita NF, Poteau Ranger District
13 mi from Waldron
Maps 761 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 9/1–2/29Stay 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
- 2.6 of this road’s 9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.9 miles of dirt.
- Near Hughes Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 9 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
Climate averages
October normals 50–75°F, 4.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.