Ouachita National Forest

Contact Information

Ouachita National Forest
100 Reserve Street
P.O. Box 1270
Hot Springs, AR 71902
Phone: (501) 321-5202
Fax: (501) 321-5305

Caddo/Womble Ranger
District
Mt Ida, AR
Phone: (870) 867-2101

Mena/Oden Ranger
District
Mena, AR
Phone: (479) 394-2382

Oklahoma Ranger District
Hochatown, OK
Phone: (580) 494-6402

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

CLOSED Shady Lane Loop at Cedar Lake
Date(s): Aug 15, 2018

Shady Lane Loop at Cedar Lake has been closed until further notice because of heavy rains.

For more information contact the Oklahoma Ranger District office (580)-494-6402
Wolf Pen Gap Trails CLOSED
Date(s): Aug 13, 2018

Wolf Pen Gap is closed due to heavy rain.
Closed Cedar Lake Swimming Area
Date(s): Jul 12, 2018

Blue Green Algae Confirmed at Cedar Lake

Campgrounds Open; Swimming and Boating Opportunities Temporarily Halted

HODGEN, Okla. – The U.S. Forest Service has closed swim beaches and the boat ramp at Cedar Lake southwest of Hodgen until further notice. The temporary closure is the result of a Blue Green Algae bloom. Overnight camping areas will remain open.