FR 50290 — Horseshoe Mountain in OK -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 50290 — Horseshoe Mountain in OK

Road corridorOuachita NF

6.4 mi from Broken Bow

Maps 641 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 2.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 220 ft over 2.5 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 50–76°F, 4.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.