Hiking
Backpacking and hiking are both available in the forest.
Hiking is a wonderful way to see and experience the many wonders of our forests. Visit our forest’s ranger district office, our All Maps page, or National Forest Store to obtain a trail map to help you plan your route based on your ability, available time and interest.
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Redding Recreation Area
Site Open
The Redding Campground is a beautiful setting for an outdoor getaway. It sits right next to the Wild and Scenic Mulberry River and is surrounded by forest. Redding offers up a rock canoe launch and…
Richland Creek Recreation Area
Site Open
This area has a small picturesque mountain stream with waterfalls, rocks, and bluffs and 11 family camping units. There is access to the Richland Creek Wilderness Area. Due to very rough roads,…
Richland Creek Wilderness
Site Open
The Richland Creek Wilderness was created by the 1984 Arkansas Wilderness Act and contains 11,801 acres in the middle of the Boston Mountains. One of three wildernesses on the Buffalo Ranger…
Salt Fork Walk-in Turkey Hunting Area
Salt Fork Walk In Turkey Hunting Area is 8,941 acres in size and is located north and east of White Rock Mountain, north of Forest Service (FS) Road 1003, west of FS Road 1509, south of FS Road 1007…
Sams Throne Recreation Area
Site Open
Primarily well known as a rock climbing site, Sam's Throne, near Mt. Judea, is also a popular hiking, camping and photography destination. Located on Judea Mountain and overlooking the Big Creek…
Shores Lake Recreation Area
Site Open
Shores Lake Recreation Area offers an 82-acre lake with a fully accessible bathroom facility with ramps. The fishing piers were designed with wheelchair use in mind. Underwater structures were built…
Upper Buffalo Wilderness Area
The main section of the Upper Buffalo Wilderness was designated in 1974 with additional acreages created by the 1984 Arkansas Wilderness Act totaling approximately 12.000 acres. This is one of the 3…
Whitaker Point (Hawksbill Crag) Trailhead
Site Open
Provides access to the Upper Buffalo Wilderness
White Rock Mountain Recreation Area
Site Open
White Rock Mountain Area ha 3 rental cabins and a lodge. All three feature stone fireplaces and original furniture. The lodge can accommodate up to 30 people a night and is accessible to the…
Zing Trailhead
Site Open
The Zing Trailhead provides access to Brock Creek Multi-Use Trail System.