Jack Turner Branch (FR 786) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Jack Turner Branch (FR 786) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Fourche Ranger District

13 mi from Danville

Maps 714 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 5.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.4 miles of graded dirt.
  • Near Long Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 5.9 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 23%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Turner Branch runs 0.7 mi off.

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 50–74°F, 4.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.