Castle Ridge (FR D53) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access
Castle Ridge (FR D53) in AR
Road corridorOuachita NF, Oden Ranger District
19 mi from Danville
Maps 591 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
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
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Difficult
- All 3.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
- Near Lackey Bluff.
- Winds through 4 switchbacks.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.8 miles off.
- West Gafford Creek runs 0.8 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 49–74°F, 4.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.