Free dispersed camping along FR 179, a well-maintained gravel forest road in Ouachita National Forest, puts this site within reach for most drive-in rigs, though the access road carries rough stretches worth noting. The site is large enough for two setups no bigger than a truck camper, with level dirt surface and a rock fire ring already in place. Trees ring the perimeter with open sky above. No cell service exists here on T-Mobile or AT&T networks. The North Fork of the Saline River is a short walk south, where fishing is accessible. Anglers and van campers looking for camping near Paron with no fee and minimal facilities will find this site a functional overnight stop.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsOuachitas FR179 Dispersed Site is located in Arkansas near Paron
Dispersed CampingCoordinates
34.82377241421068 N
92.82281507420545 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
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.
Drive Time
- 45 min from Little Rock, AR
- 54 min from Hot Springs, AR
- 2 hrs 11 min from Fort Smith, AR
- 2 hrs 35 min from Fayetteville, AR
