Alerts
Forest Alerts
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Tompkins Bend Trailhead Closure (LOViT)
The Tompkins Bend Trailhead for the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail is temporarily closed. The closure is necessary to ensure public safety during construction activities by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy equipment will be operating in the area throughout the construction period.
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Critical Hunting/Firearm Discharge Prohibition for Area around Jessieville School Campus
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It is prohibited to discharge a firearm or any other implement capable of taking human life, causing injury, or damaging property as follows:
(1) In or within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site or occupied area, or
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Be Bear Aware in the National Forests in Arkansas & Oklahoma!
National Forests in Arkansas and Oklahoma are bear country. If you’re venturing into their territory, here are some tips for staying safe:
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Cedar Lake Campground (Northshore) Bathhouses Closed
Bathhouses at Cedar Lake, in the Northshore Area, are closed currently due to plumbing issues. Campers in the Northshore area will be required to utilize the bathhouses at Shady Lane and Sandy Beach during their stay. Repairs will be made as soon as possible.
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Portions of Wildcat Trail Closed Due to Tornado Damage
The southern loop of the Wildcat Trail will be closed until further notice due to tornado damage. The northern loop is open for hiking and biking.
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FSR 776A Road Closure
FSR 776A on the Mena Oden District in Yell County is partially closed until further notice due to unsafe driving conditions near a bridge. A 3/4 mile section of the road is closed from the intersection of 776A and D51 to the intersection of 776A and D47E.
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Forest Order- Occupancy and Use
This Forest Order is in regards to prohibitions while occupying or using the national forest.
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Forest Order- Trails
Forest Order regarding prohibitions on national forest trails.
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Forest Order- Wildlife
Forest Order regarding prohibitions in respect to wildlife.
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Forest Order- Ponds
Forest Order regarding prohibitions at national forest ponds.
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Forest Order- Red Slough Wildlife Management Area
Forest Order regarding prohibitions in Red Slough WMA.
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Forest Order- Mountain Fork and Glover Rivers
Forest Order regarding prohibitions on the Mountain Fork and Glover Rivers.
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Forest Order- Shady Lake Recreation Area
Forest Order regarding prohibitions within Shady Lake Recreation Area.
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Forest Order- Caddo Pond Trail
Forest Order regarding prohibitions on the Caddo Pond Trail.
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Forest Order- Friendship Trail
Forest Order regarding prohibitions on the Friendship Trail
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Forest Order- Wolf Pen Gap
Forest Order regarding prohibitions within Wolf Pen Gap Complex.
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Forest Order- Fire
Forest Order regarding prohibitions in respect to fire.
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Forest Order- Day Use Areas and Rifle Ranges
Forest Order in regards to prohibitions in Day Use Areas and Rifle Ranges.
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Forest Order- Developed Recreation Areas
Forest Order in regards to prohibitions relating to developed recreation areas.
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Forest Order- Roads
Forest Order regarding prohibitions on national forest roads.
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FSR T27B Road Closure
Forest Service Road T27B, off of McCurtain County Road 220 on the Oklahoma Ranger District, is closed to all vehicle traffic due to a culvert collapse. It will be closed until further notice until work can be done to repair the culvert.
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FSR 19 Closed Indefinitely
Ouachita National Forest officials have temporarily closed Forest Service Road 19, located near Booneville, Ark., in Scott County because recent inclement weather caused a landslide. The landslide is located 2.5 miles north of Forest Road 178 and Forest Road 19 junction.