Ouachita National Forest holds this small dispersed site along Hogan Creek, accessed via a short dirt track off CR133/FR146. The entrance sits on the right just past the bridge over the creek when approaching from the west. The site is not visible from the road. A small rock fire ring marks the end of the access track, and a path behind the site leads down to the creek. Backing in works best. Truck campers and smaller rigs fit; some leveling may be needed. Anglers and tent campers who want a free, low-footprint stop will find it suits that purpose well. Creekside Dispersed, Hogan Creek, Nimrod Lake Rec Area, AR sits roughly a half mile northwest for those wanting a nearby alternative along the same drainage.
Description
Many people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a designated campground. Dispersed camping means no services; such as trash removal, and little or no facilities; such as tables and fire pits, are provided. Some popular dispersed camping areas may have toilets.
There are extra responsibilities and skills that are necessary for dispersed camping. It is your responsibility to know these before you try this new experience. Camping rules and regulations apply to make your experience safe, and to keep the natural resources scenic and unspoiled for other campers.
Typically, dispersed camping is NOT allowed in the vicinity of developed recreation areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas, or trailheads. Many people drive out on Forest Service roads into the woods and find a clearing or a spot near a stream or with a view of the mountains. Do not drive on meadows to access your camping site. Drive on existing roads to prevent resource damage. To prevent resource damage please keep your campsite within 150 feet from a roadway.
How to Pick a Campsite If you are going to an area where others have camped before, pick a site that has been used before. Plants, soil and wildlife are impacted by new campsites so using existing ones will minimize your impact in the forest. If there is no existing campsite, then follow Leave No Trace guidelines.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCR133/FR146 Hogan Creek Dispersed, Ouachita NF, AR is located in Arkansas near Plainview
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
34.93075477890275 N
93.32261743768318 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- 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.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 16 min from Hot Springs, AR
- 1 hr 28 min from Little Rock, AR
- 1 hr 43 min from Fort Smith, AR
- 2 hrs 16 min from Fayetteville, AR
