Blue Mountain (FR 6009) in OK -- Camping Rules & Access

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Blue Mountain (FR 6009) in OK

Road corridorOuachita NF, Choctaw Ranger District

16 mi from Heavener

Maps 631 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 4.8–5.9 and 9.8–10.8 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
  • All 10.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 9.8 miles of it dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 1,600 ft over 10.7 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 27%.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.5 miles off.
  • Hodge Creek runs 0.2 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 50–76°F, 4.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.