Ouachita National Forest - Alerts & Notices

Preparation and safety are of utmost importance while recreating in the Ouachita National Forest. Check this page for safety updates including current prescribed fire information, know current weather conditions, and be aware of closures and alerts before you plan your trip to the great outdoors. For more information visit Outdoor Safety in the Southern Region.

Alerts

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Wolf Pen Gap Trails OPEN
Date(s): Jun 1, 2020

Wolf Pen Gap Trail complex has reopened!
UPDATED Cedar Lake Recreation Area remains shut down
Date(s): Mar 26, 2020

Cedar Lake Campground and Day Use areas remain shut down. Please continue to monitor this page for status updates. Status updates of the progress will be posted here.
Big Hudson Bridge Rd in OK Closed
Date(s): Feb 20, 2020

Big Hudson Bridge Road (Forest Service Road 28000) on the Ouachita National Forest in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, will be closed temporarily due to erosion, which is creating unsafe conditions. Full news release.

Closures

Winding Stair Campground
Date(s): Mar 27, 2020

Temporarily shutting down. Local managers are committed to the health and safety of recreational visitors and our staff. We are following the guidelines from our agency and the CDC regarding COVID-19, closely monitoring the situation and responding to current conditions.
Charlton Campground
Date(s): Mar 26, 2020

Temporarily shutting down. Local managers are committed to the health and safety of recreational visitors and our staff. We are following the guidelines from our agency and the CDC regarding COVID-19, closely monitoring the situation and responding to current conditions.
Charlton Group Campground
Date(s): Mar 26, 2020

Temporarily shutting down. Local managers are committed to the health and safety of recreational visitors and our staff. We are following the guidelines from our agency and the CDC regarding COVID-19, closely monitoring the situation and responding to current conditions.
Lake Sylvia Campground
Date(s): Mar 26, 2020

Temporarily shutting down. Local managers are committed to the health and safety of recreational visitors and our staff. We are following the guidelines from our agency and the CDC regarding COVID-19, closely monitoring the situation and responding to current conditions.
South Fourche Campground
Date(s): Mar 26, 2020

Temporarily shutting down. Local managers are committed to the health and safety of recreational visitors and our staff. We are following the guidelines from our agency and the CDC regarding COVID-19, closely monitoring the situation and responding to current conditions.
Billy Creek Campground
Date(s): Mar 26, 2020

Temporarily shutting down. Local managers are committed to the health and safety of recreational visitors and our staff. We are following the guidelines from our agency and the CDC regarding COVID-19, closely monitoring the situation and responding to current conditions.
Cedar Lake Campground
Date(s): Mar 26, 2020

Temporarily shutting down. Local managers are committed to the health and safety of recreational visitors and our staff. We are following the guidelines from our agency and the CDC regarding COVID-19, closely monitoring the situation and responding to current conditions.
Mena Visitor Information Center
Date(s): Mar 26, 2020

Temporarily shutting down. Local managers are committed to the health and safety of recreational visitors and our staff. We are following the guidelines from our agency and the CDC regarding COVID-19, closely monitoring the situation and responding to current conditions.

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Conditions

Cedar Lake Status Updates

Cedar Lake Campground and Day Use areas are temporarily shutting down. Check this page for status updates of the progress.

Talimena Scenic Drive Road Construction

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation will be repairing culverts on the Talimena Scenic Drive which will involve road closures. Check this page for updates, road closures, and detours.