FR 91037 — Big Spring in AR -- Camping Rules & Access in Arkansas

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FR 91037 — Big Spring in AR

Road corridorOzark-St. Francis NF, Sylamore Ranger District

8.0 mi from Calico Rock

Maps 1,037 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Motor-vehicle season 9/15–3/15Stay 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
  • All 3.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 620 ft over 3.8 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 28%.

1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 3.5: reported by travellers.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
  • Big Spring lies 0.6 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping in the general Forest area (outside developed recreation areas) shall be limited to a period not to exceed 30 consecutive days… shall not exceed a total of 90 days within the calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 58–82°F, 3.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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