FR P03 — Belle Star Cave Falls in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR P03 — Belle Star Cave Falls in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Poteau Ranger District

7.0 mi from Mansfield

Maps 2,154 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 5.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 280 ft over 5.7 miles, with sustained grades near 24% and pitches to 62%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 47–71°F, 5.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.