Free Camping Collection
Dispersed Camping
Cove Mountain Group Dispersed, FR83W/CR9, Ouachita NF, AR
Cove Mountain Group Dispersed in Ouachita National Forest, AR, is surrounded by forested terrain with rolling hills. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore Lake Ouachita and the Ouachita National Recreation Trail.
Description
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
Location
Cove Mountain Group Dispersed, FR83W/CR9, Ouachita NF, AR is located in Arkansas
Coordinates
34.910590689607545 N
93.20367422276115 W
Detours Nearby
Washita Primitive Camping Area
46 min away
Old Post Road
51 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 5 min from Hot Springs
- 1 hr 29 min from Little Rock
- 2 hrs 4 min from Fort Smith
- 2 hrs 31 min from Fayetteville
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
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.
