Swimming draws campers to this free dispersed site along Cedar Creek, where a swimming hole sits roughly 40 feet from camp. Forest Road 51220 provides direct drive-in access, and the open area accommodates rigs up to 45 feet alongside walk-in tent setups. A fire ring is on-site. ATV traffic passes through occasionally, though reviewers report otherwise little activity. Cell service is available. Campers exploring campsites near Ouachita National Forest will find nearby options including Broken Bow Dispersed off Rd 51220 just 0.3 miles east. Free and low-key, this site works well for an unplanned overnight stop.
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Map & DirectionsQuachita NF Dispersed by Cedar Creek off 51220 is located in Oklahoma near Bethel
Coordinates
34.21392436239958 N
94.79925561754264 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/3/26- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 8/3/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/3/26
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 8/3/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
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
- 1 hr 30 min from Texarkana, TX
- 1 hr 49 min from Fort Smith, AR
- 2 hrs 16 min from Sherman, TX
- 2 hrs 18 min from Hot Springs, AR
