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Picnicking

Both Group Picnicking and Picnicking are available in the forest. 

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Albert Pike Day Use

Site Open
Picnicking Water Activities Hiking Biking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Nestled in the forested splendor of the rugged Ouachita Mountains, this recreation area is located in the southern portion of the national forest. Visitors are invited to hike the nature trail or…

Bard Springs Recreation Area

Site Temporarily Closed
Picnicking Water Activities Hiking
Small campground with Adirondack-type shelters in a remote mountain setting on a small scenic stream. It provides a good site for a base camp for hikers in the Caney Creek Wilderness.

Big Brushy Creek Day Use

Site Open
Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking
Attractive wooded setting on stream bank. Has a loop trail and parking/access for the Ouachita National Recreation Trail. 

Billy Creek Recreation Area

Site Open
Hiking Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Biking
The camping area lies along a small stream, which provides a great spot to fish for sunfish in the small pools. Billy Creek Trail starts here and climbs to the top of Winding Stair Mountain.  The…

Boardstand /Military Road

Site Open
Horse Riding and Camping Biking Hiking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Picnicking
The trails travel through the western end of Holson Valley and the Indian Nations Scenic and Wildlife Area.

Caddo-Womble Ranger District

Site Open
Picnicking Water Activities Hiking Biking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Horse Riding and Camping Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Outdoor Science and Learning
Caddo/Womble Office1523 Hwy 270EMount Ida, AR 71957(870) 867-2101The Caddo-Womble Ranger District consists of approximately 310,000 acres located in the Ouachita Mountains.  The district has very…

Camp Clearfork

Site Closed
Picnicking Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking
Camp Clearkfork is a residential group-use camp available for general public use, family reunions, civic and church groups, scouts, universities, and other large meetings. The area is a rustic…

Cedar Lake Recreation Area

Site Open
Picnicking Water Activities Hiking Biking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Cedar Lake is located in southeast Oklahoma, in the pine and hardwood-forested mountains of Ouachita National Forest. The campground is situated on the shores of the scenic lake, a popular…

Charlton Recreation Area

Site Open
Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Picnicking Biking
Charlton Recreation Area is located 20 miles west of Hot Springs along Highway 270.Picnic, swim, hike, and fish along picturesque Walnut Creek, a cold, spring-fed mountain stream in the heart of the…

Last updated April 14th, 2025