Ouachita National Forest Travel Guide

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Fishing on Shady Lake in Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas

Fishing on Shady Lake, Ouachita, Arkansas (courtesy, Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism)

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Ouachita National Forest Overview

Few people realize that much of the Little Missouri River and the surrounding land nearly became a national park back in the early 1920s. Only a last-minute veto by President Calvin Coolidge stopped the creation of 160,000-acre Ouachita National Park. Read More

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Hotels

Two Spirits Limited Canoe & Campground

1167 Puckett Bend Rd.
Mount Ida, AR 71957

Distance: 9.9 mi.
(from destination center)

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Caddo River Camping & Canoe Rental

26 Hwy. 8 East
Glenwood, AR 71943

Distance: 29.7 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Ouachita National Recreation Trail

Ouachita National Forest

Distance: 22.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This is a hiking trail that runs from one end of the national forest to the other. The longest... Read More

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Caney Creek Wilderness Trail

F.S. Rd. 31 for ten miles
Mena, Arkansas

Distance: 29.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Caney Creek Wilderness Trail trail crosses Blaylock Creek, Caney Creek, Katy Creek, and the... Read More

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Little Pines Recreation Area

Waldron, Arkansas

Distance: 21.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This is a national forest located near Waldron recreation area with multiple activities, including swimming, boating, and hiking on a one-mile loop trail.... Read More

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