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Ouachita National Forest

Contact Information

Ouachita National Forest
100 Reserve Street
P.O. Box 1270
Hot Springs, AR 71902
Phone: (501) 321-5202
Fax: (501) 321-5305

Caddo/Womble Ranger
District
Mt Ida, AR
Phone: (870) 867-2101

Jessieville/Winona/
Fourche Ranger District
Jessieville, AR
Phone: (501) 984-5313

Mena/Oden Ranger
District
Mena, AR
Phone: (479) 394-2382

Poteau/Cold Springs
Ranger Distric t
Waldron, AR
Phone: (479) 637-4174

Oklahoma Ranger District
Hochatown, OK
Phone: (580) 494-6402

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Poteau Mountain Wilderness

Area Status: Open

11,299 acres featuring rock outcrops, scenic overlooks, streams, and seclude forest. The area between the two segments of Poteau Mountain Wilderness is managed as a special area very similar to wilderness, except motor vehicles are permitted.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Open year round.
Rentals & Guides:	Click here for more information.
Fees	No fee.
Usage:	Light
Best Season:	Spring-Fall
Busiest Season:	Spring
Water:	None
Restroom:	None
Operated By:	Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District (479) 637-4174

General Information

Directions: From the junction of Arkansas Hwy. 80 and U.S. 71, go north on U.S. 71 for 6 miles, turn left (west) on Foresst Road 158 for 2 miles to the southern boundary.