Ouachita National Forest
 

Map of the Ouachita National ForestThe 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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Features

10th Annual Red Slough Birding Convention

Scarlet Tanager

"Find your next life bird in McCurtain County!" The 10th Annual Red Slough Birding Convention offers the opportunity to discover the birdlife on three conservation areas in southeastern Oklahoma. Dates: Saturday, May 5, 2018 - 5:30pm to Tuesday, May 8, 2018 - 12:00pm


U.S. Forest Service invites public comment on Recreation Fee Changes proposal

The U.S. Forest Service is inviting the public to participate in a 30-day comment period from May 1-31, on a proposal to change recreation fees across the Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests  Proposed changes in table format: Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis.


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Spotlights

2018 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. 

Hochatown Wildland Urban Interface

Hochatown Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) proposal objective is to decrease wildfire risk, and improve wildlife habitat and recreation opportunities around the Hochatown, OK area.

 




Prescribed Fires on the Forest

Firefighter using drip torch

The Ouachita National Forest will be conducting prescribed burns over the next several months.

National Forests At A Glance

The National Forests At a Glance - Jobs & Income Story Map is a different way to explore your National Forests and Grasslands through the lens of Job and Income contributions...



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