Rock Creek (FR F46) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Rock Creek (FR F46) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Fourche Ranger District

16 mi from Danville

Maps 518 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 2.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Callahan Knob.
  • Estimated climb: 230 ft over 2.4 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.3 miles off.
  • Callahan Knob stands 1,182 ft above the map pin, 2.1 miles north.
  • Rock Creek runs 0.9 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 53–75°F, 4.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.