Smith Branch (FR 289) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Cold Springs Ranger District

5.9 mi from Waldron

Maps 1,052 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 3.9–4.2 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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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Difficult

0.7 of this road’s 4.9 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.7 miles of dirt.
Near Round Mountain.
Estimated climb: 430 ft over 4.9 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 26%.

Limited privacy

Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
Pilot Knob stands 921 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles northwest.

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

October normals 49–74°F, 4.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Smith Branch (FR 289) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access