Ouachita National Forest
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Lake Greeson, Ouachita National Forest (Arkansas Dept. of Parks and Tourism)
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 »
Ouachita National Forest Highlights
- This national forest offers more than 4,000 miles of fishing streams and 1,600 acres of stillwater fishing. Also, forest land borders two large Army Corps of Engineers’ lakes.
- Enjoy superlative scenery and good fishing on the Little Missouri. Portions of the river are designated as both a federal wild and scenic river and a state natural and scenic waterway. Smallmouth bass is the most sought after fish.
- This national forest has more than 250 miles of trails open to horseback riders. Many of them are concentrated into trail complexes with varied route possibilities.
- The Bear Creek trail complex offers 45 miles of paths spread over four loops. You’ll travel amid woods broken by views, including the vista from Powell Mountain tower site. Base out of Bear Creek Horse Camp.
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What You Can Do in Ouachita National Forest
Articles & Advice on Ouachita National Forest
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- Ouachita National Forest
- Biking - Wolf Pen Gap
- Ouachita National Forest
- Winding Stair Equestrian Trail
- National Scenic Byways and Other Recreational Drives
- Talimina Scenic Drive
- Top Ten Scenic Mountain Drives
- Arkansas Scenic 7
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Parks Near Ouachita National Forest
- Dry Creek Wilderness, AR (23 mi.)
- Cossatot River State Park, AR (32 mi.)
- Queen Wilhelmina State Park, AR (32 mi.)
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