Maple Branch (FR 916) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Maple Branch (FR 916) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Fourche Ranger District

9.7 mi from Danville

Maps 869 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 4.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 3 miles of it dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 690 ft over 4.2 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 19%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
  • Maple Spring lies 0.1 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 49–73°F, 4.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.