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Brown Creek Cascade Dispersed Campsite

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Brown Creek Cascade Dispersed Campsite is located in the Ouachita National Forest, featuring forested terrain with creeks and streams. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore Pinnacle Mountain State Park and Lake Maumelle for hiking and water activities.

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Ouachita National Forest

If you are one of those folks who prefers a different, more rugged camp experience, primitive camping is allowed almost anywhere in the Ouachita National Forest unless there is a sign stating otherwise, or it is a wildlife food plot. Located throughout the Forests are areas that have been campsites for many years. These are located along roadsides, trails, mountain tops, or near streams. Camping at dispersed locations have additional responsibilities: "Leave No Trace" so others can have a similar backcountry experience, pack out any trash or litter, scatter campfire ash around so it doesn't pile up, and leave the area better than you found it.

Please filter water before drinking! Beware of stream crossings after heavy rains. Please read the Dispersed Camping guidelines before heading out. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/ouachita/recreation/?cid=fseprd727994

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Location

Brown Creek Cascade Dispersed Campsite is located in Arkansas

Coordinates

34.86877761 N
92.88668167 W

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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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50 min from Little Rock
1 hr 9 min from Hot Springs
2 hrs 9 min from Fort Smith
2 hrs 34 min from Fayetteville

Arthur S.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 20, 2024

Nice weekend

Didn’t have to drive too far down the road found a spot on the left. Nice stone camp fire circle, good flat spot for my tent, which is a four person. Bring a chair if you want a comfortable seat, also hard to find decent wood to burn, had to walk a bit to find. Not many cars drive down the road, saw some people hiking, also Sunday morning there were hunters out, so hearing gunshot pretty close to camp. All in all though it is good to be with nature and I’d go back to this spot or find another one on the road. I didn’t go very far down the road have more to explore!

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Fred S.

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Reviewed Jan. 14, 2022

Free dispersed camping in the Ouachita National Forest

Popular dispersed campsite in the Ouachita National Forest. Only one site; not a campground. Located on the gravel Brown Creek Road in Perry County, Arkansas. The South Fork of Brown Creek runs behind this campsite. Located next to the trailhead for Brown Creek Cascade - a short 1/4 mile hike (includes a creek crossing). This campsite is suitable for tent camping, car camping, camper vans & truck campers. Two vehicles can easily fit on this level site. There are other dispersed sites along Brown Creek Road. The site is close to the road; there's a large mud puddle covering one of the 2 entrances to this site. 2-wheel drive passenger cars can make it to the site. Large pine trees on the site. Hammock camping is possible. No water (except for creek). No toilets nor showers. No trash - take out what you bring in. May need to hike a ways in the woods to find firewood. Large rock fire ring on site. No AT&T and T-Mobile cell service. Very quiet; no vehicles passed by during the night. The sound from the creek was soothing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Brown Creek Cascade Dispersed Campsite?

Brown Creek Cascade Dispersed Campsite is located at 826 feet.

Are fires allowed at Brown Creek Cascade Dispersed Campsite?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Brown Creek Cascade Dispersed Campsite, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Brown Creek Cascade Dispersed Campsite?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

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