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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

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Location

Crystal Mountain Dispersed is located in Arkansas

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

34.838114016995135 N
92.93667246043086 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Poor

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.


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Reviewed Jun. 21, 2024

Good View with Difficult Access

I haven't camped here recently. Forest Road 132A, which climbs up to the Crystal Mountain Overlook fom Forest Road 132, is not maintained and badly eroded. Drivers with high clearance 4x4 vehicles and OHVs will enjoy driving up this track, but I don't recommend this drive for the average passenger vehicle. I no longer attempt this with my stock AWD Subaru Outback - just not enough clearance. There are two rock fire rings at the top. Despite the nice views at the top, the dispersed campsites are usually trashy. I included an older photo of the view with Lake Winona in the distance.

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  • Review photo of Crystal Mountain Dispersed by Fred S., June 21, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Crystal Mountain Dispersed?

    Crystal Mountain Dispersed allows vehicles up to 25 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Crystal Mountain Dispersed?

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

  • Does Crystal Mountain Dispersed have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Crystal Mountain Dispersed does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Crystal Mountain Dispersed?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is poor.