Wildhorse (FR 8552) in OK -- Camping Rules & Access

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Wildhorse (FR 8552) in OK

Road corridorOuachita NF, Choctaw Ranger District

13 mi from Heavener

Maps 860 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Ouachita National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 9/21–12/6Stay 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

Moderate
  • All 1.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, graded dirt the whole way.
  • Near Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area.
  • Estimated climb: 280 ft over 1.2 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 20%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Upper Holson Creek runs 1.1 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 52–76°F, 5.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.