Deadman North (FR 6010N) in OK -- Camping Rules & Access

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Deadman North (FR 6010N) in OK

Road corridorOuachita NF, Choctaw Ranger District

17 mi from Heavener

Maps 768 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

Rough
  • 0.7 of this road’s 3.8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Deadman Gap Overlook.
  • Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 3.8 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 18%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
  • Cedar Creek runs 1.2 mi off.
  • Buffalo Wallow Mountain stands 1,127 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles southwest.

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 49–75°F, 4.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.