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Mena/Oden Ranger District
Mena/Oden Office
1603 Hwy 71 North
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2382
Mena-Oden Ranger District is a fast paced, complex, multiple use district consisting of approximately 43 permanent employees, several seasonal employees and a large volunteer program We manage approximately 400,000 acres including five recreation areas, two Wilderness areas, two ATV Multi-use Trail Complexes and Historical Tower Sites. Come experience Shady Lake, Bard Springs, Dragover River access, Big Brushy, Shirley Creek Access, Caney Creek Wilderness, Black Fork Mountain Wilderness ,Wolf Pen Gap Trails, Fouche Mountain Trails, Bee Mountain, Rich Mountain and Tall Peak Tower.
The City of Mena sits at the base of Rich Mountain and home of Queen Wilhelmena State Park and Talimena National Scenic Byway. The District has two Visitor Information Stations. One is located at the Mena Ranger Station and another along the Scenic Drive.
At a Glance
| Fees: | Current Recreation Schedule and Fees |
|---|---|
| Operated By: | Mena-Oden Ranger District (479) 394-2382 |
Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Mena/Oden Ranger District
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Mena/Oden Ranger District
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Mena/Oden Ranger District
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Mena/Oden Ranger District
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Mena/Oden Ranger District
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Mena/Oden Ranger District
- Bard Springs Recreation Area
- Big Brushy Creek Day Use
- Big Brushy Trail Complex
- Black Fork Mountain Trail
- Caney Creek Trail
- Earthquake Ridge Trail
- Orchard Trail
- Serendipity
- Shady Lake
- Wolf Pen Gap
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Mena/Oden Ranger District
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Mena/Oden Ranger District
Game Bird/Waterfowl
Areas for Game Bird/Waterfowl at Mena/Oden Ranger District
OHV Trail Riding
Available Maps:
Mena North
Mena South
Oden
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Mena/Oden Ranger District
Target Shooting
Areas for Target Shooting at Mena/Oden Ranger District
Interpretive Areas
Areas for Interpretive Areas at Mena/Oden Ranger District
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Mena/Oden Ranger District
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Mena/Oden Ranger District
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Mena/Oden Ranger District
Location
