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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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Flatside Wilderness

Area Status: Open

9,507 acres featuring small creeks, panoramic views, rugged terrain, and a section of the Ouachita National Recreation Trail.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Effective 12/1/17, the emergency closure order of the Ouachita Trail and the Flatside Wilderness due to the Forked Wildfire in the area of Forked Mountain has been lifted.
Operational Hours:	All 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:	Jessieville-Winona-Fourche Ranger District (501) 984-5313

General Information

Directions: From the junction of Arkansas Hwy. 9 and 60 at Perryville, AR, go south 13.6 miles on Arkansas Hwy. 9, then right (west) on Forest Service Road 132 for 8.3 miles, turn right (north) on Forest Road 94 for 3 miles to Flatside Pinnacle.