White Oak (FR 178) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access in Arkansas

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White Oak (FR 178) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Cold Springs Ranger District

10 mi from Waldron

Maps 1,195 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

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
  • 3.1 of this road’s 11.3 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.5 miles of dirt.
  • Near White Oak Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 11.3 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 15%.

1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 4.8: reported by travellers.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.9 miles off.
  • White Oak Mountain stands 1,014 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles northwest.

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

September normals 61–83°F, 4.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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