Map of Arkansas showing location of Ouachita National Forest

The Ouachita National Forest covers 1.8 million acres in central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma. Headquartered in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the forest is managed for multiple uses, including timber and wood production, watershed protection and improvement, habitat for wildlife and fish species (including threatened and endangered ones), wilderness area management, minerals leasing, and outdoor recreation.  Enjoy camping, hiking, biking, scenic driving, trail riding, water recreation, fishing, hunting, and more!

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Recent News


Features

2011 Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUMs) now available - View/print here

Man on 4-Wheeler

The MVUMs directed by the Travel Management Rule are now available for the Ouachita National Forest.

Spotlights

Home Printer Friendly Guides to Our Trails and Recreation Areas

Here are our Trail maps and Recreation Area Guides all in one place for online viewing and printing.

Don't Move Firewood

Nonnative insects threaten our forests. Help us stop these invaders.  Watch the Super Rangers defeat the Legi...

 




Wolf Pen Gap is open. Come, Ride responsibly. Enjoy

ATV rider on Wolf Pen Gap Trail

Wolf Pen Gap Off-Highway Vehicle Trail System is open. While some trails are undergoing rehabilitation and/or reroutes, many more miles are available for OHV riding.