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Bear Creek Trail & Horse Camp
Along this trail, visitors will enjoy a variety of settings including forested creeks, panoramic vistas, and captivating rock formations. The trail consists of 4 loops, offering visitors opportunities for day or weekend trips. One of the most beautiful views of Lake Ouachita can be seen from the historic Powell Mountain tower site. The east loop travels through the Deckard Mountain Walk-In Turkey Hunting Area. Bear Creek Horse Camp is available for vehicle parking but facilities are limited to trailer spurs and a restroom.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Campground and restrooms are open. Suitable for small trailers only. |
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| Operational Hours: | Open year round. |
| Reservations: | No reservations. Sites available on a first-come/first-based only. |
| Rentals & Guides: | Click here for more information and a map. |
| Area Amenities: | Toilets |
| Fees: | No fees. |
| Usage: | Light-Medium |
| Best Season: | Spring-Fall |
| Busiest Season: | Spring |
| Restrictions: | Max vehicle length - small trailers only. Max length of stay - 14 days. Max group size - 6 persons per site. |
| Closest Towns: | Jessieville, Arkansas. |
| Water: | None |
| Restroom: | Vault Toliet |
| Operated By: | Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Ranger District (501) 984-5313 |
Activities
Mountain Biking
Surface of trail is gravel.
| Fees: | No fee. |
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Day Hiking
Surface of trail is gravel.
| Fees: | No fee. |
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Horse Camping
Max vehicle length - small trailers only. Max length of stay - 14 days. Max group size - 6 persons per site.
Horse Riding
Surface of trail is gravel.
| Fees: | No fee. |
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| Hours of Operation: | Open year round. |
Amenities
| Toilets: | Vault |
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