Shut In Camp (FR 7356) in OK -- Camping Rules & Access

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Shut In Camp (FR 7356) in OK

Road corridorOuachita NF, Choctaw Ranger District

8.3 mi from Heavener

Maps 837 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
VerizonUSABLE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 0.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, graded dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 10 ft over 0.5 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 20%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Black Fork Poteau River 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 49–74°F, 5.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.