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Ozark National Forest
The Basics
Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
Main Office
605 West Main
Russellville, AR 72801
Phone: (479) 968-2354
About the Ozark National Forest
The Ozark National Forsest encompasses approximately 1.2 million acres of public land in northern and central Arkansas, and is divided into four major sections and two smaller units. The main tract of land, along with four of the other sections, are found in the Boston Mountains of the Arkansas Ozarks. A large section is also found in the Arkansas River Valley, and surrounds some of Arkansas' tallest mountains, including Mt. Magazine, Mt. Nebo and Petit Jean Mountain.
Areas of interest within and bordering the Ozark National Forest include five Wilderness Areas, several Wildlife Management Areas, Alum Cove Natural Bridge, Pedestal Rocks, and Lake Weddington. Major trails include the Sylamore Trail, the Huckleberry Mountain Horse Trail, and the 165 mile long Ozark Highlands Trail.
Several Arkansas State Scenic Byways pass through the Ozark National Forest. Some of these include Arkansas Scenic 7 Byway, Boston Mountains Scenic Loop, the Pig Trail, and Sylamore Scenic Byway.
*Currently, there are so many more features and areas within the Ozark NF than I have had time to photograph, gather information for, and list here. As soon as new information become available, and I am able to gather pictures, I will post these new areas and features here.*
Locator Map
Ranger Districts & Features
Click on ¨Go¨ next to each ranger district for more info
| Ranger District | Campgrounds | Trails | Swimming Holes | Waterfalls | Springs | Caves | Offroad/ATV Areas | Wilderness Areas |
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| Big Piney Ranger District Go |
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| Boston Mountain Ranger District Go |
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| Magazine Ranger District Go |
X | X | X | X | X | |||
| Pleasant Hill Ranger District Go |
X | X | X | X | ||||
| Sylamore Ranger District Go |
X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
The Ozark National Forest of Arkansas has a wide variety of developed camping locations, offering beautiful scenery, solitude, lake and river access, and... (continue)
Arkansas has some of the most scenic trails in the country, and you will find most of them within the Ozark National Forest. Hike alongside beautiful... (continue)
The Ozark National Forest offers many beautiful swimming spots, with many in or along scenic rivers and creeks. Also, ... (continue)
If you get the chance to get out into the National Forest during the rainy season, you will be rewarded with hundreds and hundreds of waterfalls. Not only does Arkansas have... (continue)
The Ozarks is known for having numerous springs, and the Ozark National Forest is not without its fair share of them, especially in the... (continue)
The Arkansas Ozarks offers numerous wild caves, especially in the Sylamore Ranger District. Many caves dot the landscape, and are home to... (continue)
Offroad use, especially with ATVs and dirtbikes, has become increasingly popular in recent years, and the Ozark National Forest has... (continue)
There are five designated wilderness areas found within the Ozark National Forest, and each one is defifitely worthy of exploration. With numerous... (continue)