Panther Creek (FR 56900) in OK -- Camping Rules & Access

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Panther Creek (FR 56900) in OK

Road corridorOuachita NF

23 mi from Broken Bow

Maps 801 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 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Hee Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 220 ft over 2 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 24%.
  • A water crossing 1.1 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • A pond lies 0.9 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 49–75°F, 5.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.