Best Dispersed Camping near Blue Mountain, AR
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Best Dispersed Sites Near Blue Mountain, AR (34)
2. Cane Creek Recreation Area
Clarksville, Arkansas2 Reviews•2 Photos•34 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
3. Eickleberry Rd Dispersed, Ozarks NF, AR
Havana, Arkansas1 Review•11 Photos•18 SavesPlease remember to LNT in dispersed areas.
- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
7. Girard Rd/Forest Road 20 Dispersed, Ouachita National Forest, AR
Blue Mountain, Arkansas1 Review•6 Photos•1 Save- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Dispersed
8. Buzzards Rock Dispersed, Ozark NF, AR
Havana, Arkansas1 Review•7 Photos•1 SaveAlways remember to LNT in dispersed camping areas.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
9. Spring Lake FR96001F Dispersed, Ozark NF AR
Havana, Arkansas1 Review•3 Photos•4 SavesIf you are one of those folks who prefers a different, more rugged camp experience, primitive camping is allowed almost anywhere in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests 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.
The Ozarks are known for the clear mountain streams, but please filter water before drinking! Beware of stream crossings after heavy rains.
- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
10. CR133/FR146 Hogan Creek Dispersed, Ouachita NF, AR
Plainview, Arkansas1 Review•7 Photos•14 SavesMany 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.
- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Recent Dispersed Reviews in Blue Mountain
27 Reviews of 34 Blue Mountain Campgrounds
Fred S.
Legend
Morgan Mtn Rd/Spy Rock Dispersed
Large dispersed with a view
Coordinates: 35.69300,-93.76803. Large dispersed site with a view, especially in the winter, of the mountains to the west. Located along Morgan Mountain Road, Forest Road 1504, a little over a mile north of AR Hwy 215. The trailhead to Spy Rock is about a mile north of this site. Altough eroded in spots due to recent heavy rains, Morgan Mountain Road was in good condition - no obstacles. A 2wd passenger car can carefully make it over the eroded areas. Except for one small spot, the site is not level - slopes downhill a little toward the ridge. Camping rigs may need leveling depending on the parking spot. Access into the site from the forest road is easy. There is a clean rock fire ring. Tenting camping is possible. Hammock camping may be possible using nearby trees. The site is mostly shaded. The forest surrounding this campsite is beautiful. I received no T-Mobile service during my visit. I decided not to camp here during my visit due to a brisk, cold north-northwest wind blowing through the campsite.
Logan R.
Scout
Forest Service RD 153 Ouachita National Forest
Overland site
First off the coordinates are 34.80858, -93.07552 This campsite has amazing 360 sunsets and sunrises. A bit rocky for tent campers but should have no trouble finding a spot for a 4 man tent. There is also limited level ground but not bad. This site has room for 2-3 rigs. If ya needed to squeeze 4 you definitely could. There is a good breeze as it is on the top of the ridge which would be great in summer but can get a bit nippy in the colder seasons so keep that in mind. Nice sound of the breeze in the trees to put you right to sleep and extremely rare traffic so minimal reminders of society!!! I’ve rambled a bit but this site genuinely ticked all the boxes for me. Made for a beautiful evening.
- Fred S.Legend
Jack Creek Dispersed, Ouachita National Forest, AR
Large wooded dispersed campsite near creek
Coordinates: 35.02281, -93.81060. Located 2.5 miles past the entrance of the Jack Creek Recreation Area, and almost 1 mile past the turn off to the shooting range. Jack Creek Road is a mixed dirt/gravel road, wider than a single track; it is well maintained with some minor erosion in a few places. The campsite is well off of Jack Creek Road, down an undesignated dirt track, offering a lot of privacy. Access is easy although the dirt track may be muddy during the wet season. This is a large wooded dispersed campsite that has a short path down to Jack Creek. Depending on the water level, fishing and wading are possible at the creek. The site has a level dirt surface which can accommodate 4 rigs - truck camper size and smaller. Tent and hammock camping are possible. The site has a clean rock fire ring. There is a lot of shade during the summer. Solar charging is possible in an open field at the entrance of the site. This is a wonerful site to camp in. Jack Creek Recreation Area and the Sugar Creek hiking trail are a short drive away. I received no t-Mobile cell service.
- Fred S.Legend
Jack Creek Rd Pull Thru Dispersed, Ouachita National Forest, AR
Small Pull Thru Site with Easy Access
Coordinates: 35.02422, -93.81997. Located 2 miles past the entrance of the Jack Creek Recreation Area, and 1/3rd mile past the turn off to the shooting range. It is a small pull though campsite with a small rock fire ring, close to Jack Creek Road (forest road); there is very little privacy from the forest road. Jack Creek Road is a mixed dirt/gravel road, wider than a single track; it is well maintained with some minor erosion in a few places. This campsite can receive dust from passing vehicles. The site can easily accommodate 2 vehicles, truck camper size and smaller, parked one behind the other. The site is shaded with a level dirt surface. Small tent & hammock camping is possible near rock fire ring which is located between the pull through driveway and the forest road. Easy access into the site. There is no T-Mobile cell service. There is nothing special about this campsite; no recreation, such as hiking trails, in the immediate vicinity. Jack Creek Recreation Area and the Sugar Creek hiking trail are a short drive away.
- Fred S.Legend
Jack Creek Road Dispersed, Ouachita National Forest, AR
Large wooded site just off Jack Creek Road
Not sure if the pin location is accurate, so here are the coordinates: 35.02802, -93.82913. Located 1.3 miles past the entrance of the Jack Creek Recreation Area. It is a large site with a large rock fire ring, set back a little from Jack Creek Road (forest road). Jack Creek Road is a mixed dirt/gravel road, wider than a single track; it is well maintained with some minor erosion in a few places. The campsite has a mostly level dirt surface that can accommodate 2 vehicles - truck camper size and smaller. Tent and hammock camping is possible. The site is mostly shaded in the summer. There is an old undesignated track near the rear of the site; this may lead down to Jack Creek, but I was not able to verify this due to large mud puddles on the track. There was a little bit of trash at the site, but not too bad. I received no T-Mobile cell service. There is nothing special about this campsite; just a nice place to camp in for a night or two. Jack Creek Recreation Area and the Sugar Creek hiking trail are a short drive away.
- Fred S.Legend
Girard Rd/Forest Road 20 Dispersed, Ouachita National Forest, AR
Somewhat private dispersed site off of unbusy forest road
Coordinates: 35.02531, -93.88228. Located just off of Girard Road (Forest Road 20) - a maintained gravel/dirt forest road. This road is mostly a single track - narrow with some minor erosion in a few places. A lifted 4x4 vehicle is NOT needed to drive to the site. The dispersed site is located 1.3 miles south of the turnoff to Jack Creek Recreation Area. This site is set off from the forest road on a narrow undesignated dirt track which is easy to miss. It is a small site with enough room for one vehicle - truck camper size and smaller. The site is mostly level on a dirt surface with a rock fire ring. It is mostly shaded, although solar recharging may be possible during the afternoon with solar panels being placed on the access track in front of the site. Tent and hammock camping are possible. Received a strong T-Mobile 5G signal here. Except for some peace and quiet, there is nothing remarkable about this particular campsite. However, is is located in the Jack Creek area of the Arkansas Ouachitas. This area has a few nice swimming holes and hiking trails which one can drive to. OHV recreation is also possible in the area.
- Fred S.Legend
Crystal Mountain Dispersed
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.
- Fred S.Legend
FR132 Grindstone Mountain Area Dispersed, Ouachita NF. AR
Forested Group Dispersed Site near Crystal Mountain Overlook
Coordinates: 34.83903, -92.94556. Set back from Forest Road 132 off of an old track - a short distance west of Forest Road 75. There is some minor erosion on the access to this site from FR132. Large site; good for groups. Should accommodate 4 rigs - truck campersize & smaller. This site can accommodate 4x4 drivers that are planning to tackle Forest Road 132A to the Crystal Mountain Overlook - a short distance east of this site. FR132A is hikeable for those who do not drive high clearance 4x4s. The dispersed site has a level dirt surface. There are two rock fire rings. Beautiful forest backdrop. No T-Mobile service.
- Fred S.Legend
Dispersed FR132 Ouachita National Forest, AR
Pull-thru dispersed site near the Ouachita Trail
This is an update to my Feb 2022 review. This dispersed camp site has a level pull-thru driveway which can accomodate about 2 or 3 vehicles. I believe this driveway can accomodate a truck camper. Parking is not next to the rock fire ring; the fire ring is a very short walk away into the woods. The site is pretty much surrounded by forest - easy to stroll around in. Despite the site's elevation, there is no view of distant hills. Included some summer time images with this review. I like this spot, especially with the easy access to the Ouachita Trail nearby.
- Fred S.Legend
Forest Service RD 132 Ouachita National Forest
Fantastic View
Near Oak Mtn Vista overlook. Great spot; fantastic unobstructed view of the hills to the south. Some shade in the summer. Fantastic view during the winter season. Large site; can comfortably accommodate 2, maybe 3 rigs - truck camper & smaller. Not level; some leveling is required. Dirt surface with exposed embedded rock - may be uncomfortable for tent camping. Close to road, which can get busy at times. Nice rock fire ring. Clean site. T-Mobile cell service.
- Fred S.Legend
Forest Service RD 29145 Ouachita National Forest
Good Overnight Dispersed Campsite
Small drive up site in a nice, wooded area. Very close to Forest Road 124, which is not busy. A few sections of this forest road coming from Trail 86 has minor erosion, but a 2WD passenger vehicle can carefully make it. The campsite slopes down slightly; some leveling may be required. Rock fire ring. Although close to the forest road, this is a pretty site. Good for an overnight stay while exlporing the forest. No T-Mobile cell service.
- Fred S.Legend
Forest Service RD 153 Ouachita National Forest
Small Site with Great View
Located on Forest Road 153. Small site with a nice view. The view is better during winter season camping. Close to the forest road with very little traffic; may get dusty at times. Two rock fire rings. This site has a rocky surface with sparse grass. High summer undergrowth around site. The site was not quite level, but workable. Fits one rig, truck camper and smaller. Finding a soft place for a tent may be difficult. Forest road 153 btween this site and Highway 7 appears to have been badly damaged by heavy rain and erosion. Looks like attempts were made to repair it, but still sketchy in places. There are some minor obstacles and washouts. I don't recommend this road for a 2WD passenger car; 4x4's with some high clearence should have no problem. I received good T-Mobile service at this site. Love this dispersed campsite.
- Fred S.Legend
Ouachita National Forest Fourche Mountain
No dispersed site at coordinates
The coordinates placed me at a gated forest road. There is no dispersed campsite here. There is also no river access or creeks at this location. I bet the original reviewer is describing a location down Forest Road 796 which goes westbound from near this location toward the Fourche La Fave River.
Jacob F.
GuideForest Service RD 132 Ouachita National Forest
More amazing views
Large site if you are sleeping on the ground bring plenty of padding it is rocky and no very flat. If you are in a rooftop there are plenty of rocks to level up on. Great views
- Jacob F.Guide
Forest Service RD 153 Ouachita National Forest
Great view
Off grid camp site need 4×4 some washouts on forest service rd 153
- Carlos P.Scout
Blue Knob Road in Ouachita National Forest
Its tight...but its 1500 feet
I have a CDL and back stuff all day. Don't try to pull in. Back in off the Buck Mountain
Jared E.
TravelerForest Service RD 132 Ouachita National Forest
Comfortable and well-maintained
There was a fire pit, prepared firewood, and a nice stump to chop more on. Very isolated, didn’t see any cars past 7 pm. Ample room for large van and many tents. Beautiful view from atop the mountain!
- JJon D.Guide
Forest Service Rd 82 Dispersed
Awesome Spot Deep In The Ozarks!
Forest Rd. 82 has 3-4 spots, all about 1-2 miles in. There may be more the further you go, but I didn't go that far. Easy access to the Redding Recreation Area for fishing/swimming, and the Spy Rock Trail. Any car should be fine on the gravel road, just go steady on the way up!
- EErnest W.Scout
Mena Arkansas
Brodys camp site
Good secluded spot for Privacy
- HHeather C.Traveler
Blue Knob Road in Ouachita National Forest
Solitude
I have a 30ft Class C which is probably the largest vehicle you would want to drive down the dirt road to this site. There is a clearing near the Ouachita Trail with a fire pit and plenty of space to park. You're in the middle of nowhere and it's gorgeous!
Sophia W.ScoutDispersed FR132 Ouachita National Forest, AR
Worthwhile if you take some time to look!
Stayed at two different spots here. First was a couple miles from the main road (highway 7). Plenty of room but close to the road and some trash, decent for pulling in after dark though. Second spot (pictured) was amazing— maybe 5-10 miles back of I had to guess. There are a few forest service roads back here so pay attention to the signs. Roads are steep further back but we’ll covered with gravel and very few large rocks, so you should be okay with most cars in good weather. Not sure how many sites are back here total. Expect to drive a ways between spots.
- ssunshine R.Scout
OHT Backcountry Primitive Site
Yea
Yea yea
- MMatthew J.Traveler
Irons Fork
Nicest free spot I’ve seen!
The place was beautiful and had plenty of lake access points too. I went in mid July so it was hot and humid but I was able to swim a bit to help that. Some nice mature trees were there but didn’t get in the way of our view of the lake. There was even a pit toilet! There seemed to be about 5 sites, each with a grill and fire ring. More spaces are available near the road as well. Bugs weren’t much of an issue but we did use bug spray. There was a lil bit of trash from previous campers, some of which made it into the campfire. I’m happy we visited, but not happy about the humidity- I am thankful we were able to sleep in the car though! There was only one other person there. It is black bear country, so just be smart about your waste and food storage. We had about 1-2 bars of AT&T coverage, but the road leading in has some better signal.
- Fred S.Legend
Dispersed FR132 Ouachita National Forest, AR
Dispersed Camping near Ouachita National Recreation Trail, AR
Located along Forest Road 132 (Winona Scenic Drive) in the Ouachita National Forest, Saline County, Arkansas. Flatside Wilderness Area located across the road from the site. Access to the Ouachita National Recreation Trail located nearby. Free dispersed site, no facilities. Rock fire ring. Should be enough parking for 2 vehicles. Suitable for tent camping, car camping, truck camping & van camping. Mostly level. There was plenty of firewood left by the fire ring. Camped here in February; very quiet. Only 2 vehicles drove by. Had a few bars of T-Mobile service.
- PPTraveler
Ouachita National Forest Fourche Mountain
Great dispersed area
We were the only folks staying overnight. Most people were using site to launch boats. It was quiet & we were undisturbed until a couple of locals parked their pickups right next to us at 7 am. But they were in their boat & gone quickly. Note, site is a little uneven, so chocks were helpful.
- bbriGuide
Ozark National Forest - Dispersed Camping
Not a camp spot (private propery)
This was not at all a campsite. Most of the forest is private property with house everywhere. This location in particular is no different. Go to Sam's throne to camp
Jeff P.
RangerOuachita National Forest Fourche Mountain
Exploring the hidden road
This section of the National Forest offers two hours gravel road through the forest. Please do your homework because the road signs are lacking. Word of advice, best to stay away during hunting season as we spotted over ten deer hunters in the area in a single day; a hunting paradise as well. On the path offers hidden creek waterfalls, lots of one way bridge and a serenity drive.
Guide to Blue Mountain
Discover the beauty of dispersed camping near Blue Mountain, Arkansas, where nature lovers can find serene spots to unwind and explore the great outdoors. With a variety of locations offering unique experiences, this area is perfect for those seeking adventure and tranquility.
Enjoy Fishing and Water Activities while free camping near Blue Mountain
- The Jack Creek Dispersed, Ouachita National Forest, AR site is conveniently located near Jack Creek, providing opportunities for fishing and wading, depending on the water levels.
- At the Cane Creek Recreation Area, visitors can enjoy a peaceful setting with a boat ramp, making it an ideal spot for launching watercraft and enjoying the lake.
- The Spring Lake FR96001F Dispersed, Ozark NF AR area offers easy access to the lake for bank fishing, perfect for anglers looking to catch some fish while enjoying the scenic views.
Dispersed campers should check out secluded spots
- The Ouachita National Forest Fourche Mountain provides a quiet and undisturbed environment, ideal for those who prefer solitude while camping.
- For a more private experience, the Eickleberry Rd Dispersed, Ozarks NF, AR site is surrounded by trees and offers a peaceful atmosphere, making it a great choice for relaxation.
- The Girard Rd/Forest Road 20 Dispersed, Ouachita National Forest, AR is set off from the main road, providing a more secluded camping experience while still being accessible.
Tips for free and dispersed camping near Blue Mountain, Arkansas
- When visiting the Buzzards Rock Dispersed, Ozark NF, AR, be prepared for potential noise from nearby OHV trails, especially during peak times.
- The Jack Creek Rd Pull Thru Dispersed, Ouachita National Forest, AR site is easily accessible, making it a good option for those who want a straightforward camping experience without the hassle of navigating rough terrain.
- Always remember to pack out what you pack in, especially at sites like the Spring Lake FR96001F Dispersed, Ozark NF AR, where amenities are limited and maintaining cleanliness is essential for preserving the natural beauty of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Blue Mountain, AR?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Blue Mountain, AR is Jack Creek Dispersed, Ouachita National Forest, AR with a 4-star rating from 1 review.
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