Gafford Creek (FR 519) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Gafford Creek (FR 519) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Fourche Ranger District

18 mi from Danville

Maps 603 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 3.7–4.2 and 5.8–16.3 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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
  • 7.4 of this road’s 16.3 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 5.1 miles of dirt.
  • Near Lackey Bluff.
  • Estimated climb: 1,600 ft over 16.3 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Caney Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
  • Main Mountain stands 665 ft above the map pin, 1.8 miles northeast.

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 49–74°F, 4.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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