Bear Creek MTN (FR 773) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bear Creek MTN (FR 773) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Jessieville Ranger District

20 mi from Hot Springs Village

Maps 1,310 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
  • All 5.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, graded dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 970 ft over 5.4 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 17%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Blue Ouachita Mountain rises 4.6 miles southeast.

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 48–72°F, 4.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.