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Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, AR

US Forest Service

Overview

The Ozark National Forest covers more than one million acres, mostly in northwest Arkansas. The southernmost portion runs along the Arkansas River valley south to the Ouachita Mountains. The northern boundary extends beyond Lone Rock to Matney Mountain in Stone county. On the west the forest patchwork touches Oklahoma.

Make Reservations:

Camping, Lodging and Day Use
COVE LAKE RECREATION AREA LAKE WEDINGTON
Tours and Tickets
BLANCHARD SPRINGS CAVERNS

Recreational Activities:

  • AUTO TOURING
  • BIKING
  • BOATING
  • CAMPING
  • FISHING
  • HIKING
  • HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • HUNTING
  • INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
  • OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE
  • PICNICKING
  • WATER SPORTS
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING

Address:

605 West Main Street
Russellville,AR,72801-3614
Phone: 501-968-2354
Email: Mailroom_R8_Ozark@fs.fed.us

Directions:

From Russelville, Interstate highway 40 west provides access to three State highways (7, 21 and 23) which provide interior access to the forest.

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