Alerts
Forest Alerts
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Winding Stair Campground Closed for Emergency Maintenance
3/24/26: Campground has reopened.Winding Stair Campground is closed until further notice for emergency maintenance. -
Lake Ouachita Vista Trail Partially Closed for Timber Sale Activity
The Lake Ouachita Vista Trail from the intersection of Mountain Harbor Rd to Forest Service Rd 44210 will be closed for 0.5 miles east of that intersection. This closure will be in place starting March 3, 2026 until further notice due to timber sale activity in the area. -
Oklahoma Visitor Center in Broken Bow Closed 2/25/26
2/25/26: Visitor Center closed due to prescribed fire operations. Will reopen 2/26/26. -
Winter Safety Conditions and Tips
Last Updated 2/6/2026ALL WINTER WEATHER RELATED FOREST CLOSURES CAN BE MONITORED ON THIS ALERTS PAGEThere are currently no known closures. Employees monitor roads and recreation areas daily, but access remains limited in some places. Expect trails and roads to be muddy and slippery, with potential… -
Peeler Gap Shooting Range Closed for Maintenance
Peeler Gap Shooting Range will be closed starting December 15, 2025, for roof repairs and will remain closed through the end of the year. For more information, please contact the Jessieville Winona Fourche Ranger District at 501-984-5313. -
Tompkins Bend Trailhead Closure (LOViT)
The Tompkins Bend Trailhead for the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail is temporarily closed. The closure is necessary to ensure public safety during construction activities by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy equipment will be operating in the area throughout the construction period. To maintain a… -
Be Bear Aware in the National Forests in Arkansas & Oklahoma!
National Forests in Arkansas and Oklahoma are bear country. If you’re venturing into their territory, here are some tips for staying safe:Let someone know where you are going and when you plan to return.Stay alert, do not wear headphones, and cautiously approach any blind corners on trails.If you… -
Seed Orchard Closed for Cone Collection
The Ouachita Seed Orchard, located on the Caddo-Womble Ranger District, will be conducting cone collection from the beginning of October through early November. During this period, the area will be closed for administrative purposes to ensure the safety of both the public and the… -
Cedar Lake Campground (Northshore) Bathhouses Closed
Bathhouses at Cedar Lake, in the Northshore Area, are closed currently due to plumbing issues. Â Campers in the Northshore area will be required to utilize the bathhouses at Shady Lane and Sandy Beach during their stay. Â Repairs will be made as soon as possible. -
Portions of Wildcat Trail Closed Due to Tornado Damage
The southern loop of the Wildcat Trail will be closed until further notice due to tornado damage. The northern loop is open for hiking and biking. -
FSR 7270 Closed 5/5/2025
FS Road 7270, near Cedar Lake, on the Oklahoma Ranger District will be closed on Monday, May 5, 2025 for maintenance and repairs. Work is anticipated to begin at 8am. This will be a single day closure. -
FSR 776A Road Closure
FSR 776A on the Mena Oden District in Yell County is partially closed until further notice due to unsafe driving conditions near a bridge. A 3/4 mile section of the road is closed from the intersection of 776A and D51 to the intersection of 776A and D47E. Please mind road barricades and look for… -
Forest Order- Red Slough Wildlife Management Area
Forest Order regarding prohibitions in Red Slough WMA. -
Forest Order- Ponds
Forest Order regarding prohibitions at national forest ponds. -
Forest Order- Wildlife
Forest Order regarding prohibitions in respect to wildlife. -
Forest Order- Trails
Forest Order regarding prohibitions on national forest trails. -
Forest Order- Mountain Fork and Glover Rivers
Forest Order regarding prohibitions on the Mountain Fork and Glover Rivers. -
Forest Order- Occupancy and Use
This Forest Order is in regards to prohibitions while occupying or using the national forest. -
Forest Order- Caddo Pond Trail
Forest Order regarding prohibitions on the Caddo Pond Trail. -
Forest Order- Friendship Trail
Forest Order regarding prohibitions on the Friendship Trail -
Forest Order- Wolf Pen Gap
Forest Order regarding prohibitions within Wolf Pen Gap Complex. -
Forest Order- Shady Lake Recreation Area
Forest Order regarding prohibitions within Shady Lake Recreation Area. -
Forest Order- Fire
Forest Order regarding prohibitions in respect to fire. -
Forest Order- Day Use Areas and Rifle Ranges
Forest Order in regards to prohibitions in Day Use Areas and Rifle Ranges. -
Forest Order- Developed Recreation Areas
Forest Order in regards to prohibitions relating to developed recreation areas. -
Forest Order- Roads
Forest Order regarding prohibitions on national forest roads. -
FSR T27B Road Closure
Forest Service Road T27B, off of McCurtain County Road 220 on the Oklahoma Ranger District, is closed to all vehicle traffic due to a culvert collapse. It will be closed until further notice until work can be done to repair the culvert. -
FSR 19 Closed Indefinitely
Ouachita National Forest officials have temporarily closed Forest Service Road 19, located near Booneville, Ark., in Scott County because recent inclement weather caused a landslide. The landslide is located 2.5 miles north of Forest Road 178 and Forest Road 19 junction. The road is located…