South Ridge 80 (FR S89) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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South Ridge 80 (FR S89) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Cold Springs Ranger District

6.8 mi from Waldron

Maps 823 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 2.5–3 and 3.6–4.4 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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
  • 4.7 of this road’s 5.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 4.7 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Poteau River Watershed Site Two Dam.
  • Estimated climb: 650 ft over 5.4 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 24%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Poteau River runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Waldron Ridge stands 507 ft above the map pin, 1.1 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 49–74°F, 4.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.