Ouachita National Forest

Established in 1907, the South’s oldest and one of the largest (1.6 million acres) national forest. Recreation areas such as Albert Pike, Shady Lake and Charlton offer campsites, fishing areas, picnic sites and hiking trails. Also available is swimming, hunting, fishing, mountain bike trails, all-terrain vehicle trails, equestrian trails.

Getting There & Details

Address
100 Reserve Street
Phone
(501) 321-5202
Website
www.fs.fed.us/oonf/ouachita.htm
Map
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