Old Powell MTN (FR 78) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Jessieville Ranger District

19 mi from Danville

Maps 1,290 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Stay limit: 30 consecutive days · 90 days total per calendar year · then move 1 mi · Then stay away 14 days

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Difficult

All 0.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
Near Powell Mountain.
Estimated climb: 0 ft over 0.9 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 15%.

Limited privacy

Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
Powell Mountain stands 511 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles south.

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

October normals 47–72°F, 4.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Old Powell MTN (FR 78) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access