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Dispersed Camping
Crystal Mountain Dispersed
Crystal Mountain Dispersed is located in the Ouachita National Forest, featuring forested terrain with rolling hills. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s during winter to highs in the 90s in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Ouachita National Recreation Trail and Lake Ouachita, offering hiking and water activities.
Description
USDA Forest Service
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
Location
Crystal Mountain Dispersed is located in Arkansas
Coordinates
34.838114016995135 N
92.93667246043086 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiPoor
- VerizonGood
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- 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.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Crystal Mountain Dispersed needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 2 min from Hot Springs
- 1 hr 4 min from Little Rock
- 2 hrs 23 min from Fort Smith
- 2 hrs 47 min from Fayetteville
