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Nestled in the forested splendor of the rugged Ouachita Mountains, this recreation area is located in the southern portion of the national forest. Visitors are invited to hike the nature trail or experience the excitement of a canoe trip on the Little Missouri River.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Day use/swimming only. Open 4/1/23 to 9/30/23. For more information contact the Caddo-Womble Ranger District at 870 867-2101. |
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| Area Amenities: | Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water,Parking |
| Fees: | No fee. Please see attached for recreation schedule and fees |
| Open Season: | Spring |
| Closest Towns: | 6 miles north of Langley, Arkansas. |
| Operated By: | Caddo-Womble Ranger District 870-867-2101 |
General Information
Directions:From Hot Springs take Highway 70 west 36 miles through Glenwood to Salem. Turn west on Highway 84 and go 13 miles to Langley. At Langley turn north on Highway 369 and go 6 miles to the recreation area.
Activities
Mountain Biking
The Little Missouri Trail follows the Little Missouri River for 15 miles.
| Fees: | No fee. |
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| Difficulty Level: | More to Most Difficult |
River and Stream Fishing
The Little Missouri River offers fishing for trout, bream and smallmouth bass.| Fish Species | Trout, Bream, Smallmouth Bass |
| Fishing Mode | Boat |
| Fishing Platform | None |
Day Hiking
The Little Missouri Trail follows the Little Missouri River for 15 miles.| Difficulty Level: | More to Most Difficult |
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Picnicking
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Boating - Non-Motorized
Starting at Albert Pike, visitors can canoe a distance of 20 miles over challenging rapids, through spectacular scenery to the bridge on U.S. Highway 70 near Lake Greeson.
| Class of rapids | class IV |
| Type of Craft | canoe |
| Difficulty Level: | More to Most Difficult |
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Swimming
Amenities
| Picnic tables: | |
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| Parking: | |
| Toilets: | |
| Drinking water: |