Rough Fork (FR 896) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Rough Fork (FR 896) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Poteau Ranger District

8.3 mi from Waldron

Maps 1,045 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

Difficult
  • All 7.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 4.3 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Key Mountain.
  • 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 1.9 miles off.
  • Black Fork runs 0.9 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 50–73°F, 4.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.