Scottside (FR 872) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Scottside (FR 872) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Cold Springs Ranger District

8.5 mi from Booneville

Maps 818 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 · Then stay away 14 days
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Road Access

Moderate
  • 2.6 of this road’s 3.1 miles 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

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.5 miles off.
  • White Oak Mountain stands 1,391 ft above the map pin, 3.5 miles southeast.

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 51–75°F, 4.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.