Ouachita National Forest holds Pashubbe Backcountry Site, a free, hike-in or walk-in camp managed by the US Forest Service near campsites near Big Cedar. Access is rough, so foot travel is required. The site covers a mix of forested and open terrain, and pets are welcome. Campers wanting a developed alternative nearby can consider Big Cedar Trailhead, roughly 2.7 miles west.
Description
Pack it in; pack it out. Trail open to foot traffic only for 55 miles. 137 miles is now open to both mountain bikes and foot traffic. Segments opened to mountain bikes are from the western boundary of the Ouachita National Forest in Oklahoma to the Big Cedar trailhead on Highway 259, and from the Talimena Scenic Drive east of Queen Wilhelmina State Park to trailhead on Highway 7, north of Jessieville, Arkansas.
Horses, pack animals, and vehicles are prohibited. Portions of the trail tcross wilderness areas. To preserve the trail’s beauty, please camp at least 100 feet from the trail. Seasons of use: Open year-round. Weather is most favorable from autumn through spring.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsPashubbe Backcountry Site is located in Oklahoma near Big Cedar
Coordinates
34.65963742490797 N
94.60324299893844 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Pets
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Pashubbe Backcountry Site needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 9 min from Fort Smith, AR
- 1 hr 56 min from Fayetteville, AR
- 1 hr 56 min from Hot Springs, AR
- 2 hrs 10 min from Texarkana, TX
