Rock Creek (FR 218) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Rock Creek (FR 218) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Poteau Ranger District

15 mi from Waldron

Maps 966 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 · after 30 consecutive days the camp must be removed for 14 days
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Road Access

Moderate
  • All 0.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, graded dirt the whole way.
  • Near Buck Knob.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Rock Creek runs 0.2 mi off.
  • Buck Knob stands 1,314 ft above the map pin, 2.5 miles south.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 53–74°F, 5.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.