FR P13 — Poteau Mountain in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR P13 — Poteau Mountain in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Poteau Ranger District

9.3 mi from Mansfield

Maps 789 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Ouachita National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 9/1–2/29Stay 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

Moderate
  • All 0.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, graded dirt the whole way.
  • 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 1.6 miles off.
  • Poteau Mountain stands 1,880 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles south.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 48–74°F, 4.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.