Achmun Creek (FR 256) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Achmun Creek (FR 256) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Fourche Ranger District

6.9 mi from Danville

Maps 364 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 · Then stay away 14 days
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 1.2 of this road’s 4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, graded dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 680 ft over 4 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
  • Achmun Creek runs 0.6 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

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. Campers may not return to the same campsite within the calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 50–75°F, 4.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.