Rock Creek (FR R29A) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Rock Creek (FR R29A) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Cold Springs Ranger District

13 mi from Waldron

Maps 1,222 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 4.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near High Peak.
  • Estimated climb: 420 ft over 4.2 miles, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 38%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.0 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 47–73°F, 4.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.