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

Fall Color 2018

Ouachita National Forest

Arkansas and Oklahoma are some of the best places to see fall foliage colors. Every autumn, nature paints the mountains and valleys with gorgeous hues of gold, red and orange.


Recreation Fee Changes proposal

The comment period for the proposal to change recreation fees across the Ouachita and Ozark-St.Francis National Forests has ended.  Proposed changes in table format: Ouachita and Ozark-St. Francis.


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Spotlights

Hochatown Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)

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

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. 

 




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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https://www.fs.usda.gov/ouachita/