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The Ozark National Forest[1] is located in the state of Arkansas. Home to 23 developed campgrounds, and include nine swimming areas, 395 miles (636 km) of hiking trails, and 370 miles (600 km) of streams for fishing.

Understand

Mark Twain National Forest’s 1.5 million acres through 29 southern and central Missouri counties is known for its rivers and trails.

Headquarters

  • Supervisor's Office, 605 West Main, Russellville, AR, 72801 Phone: +1 479-964-7200, [2].

Ranges Offices

History

The forest was created in 1908 by proclamation of President Theodore Roosevelt. The forest is home to over 500 species of trees and woody plants. Hardwoods, predominantly oak and hickory, comprise the majority of the forest. The forest contains five designated wilderness areas and several Wildlife Management Areas.

Landscape

Flora and fauna

Climate

Get in

By car

By air

  • Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA), One Airport Blvd. Suite 100, Bentonville, Arkansas, +1 479 205-1000, Fax: +1 479 205-1001, [3]. The Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport provides commercial flights from a variety of carriers.
  • Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT IATA), [4] Little Rock. It is served by all major airlines. Southwest Airlines is the airport's largest carrier with service to seven destinations. The airport has a single, 12-gate terminal building.

Fees/Permits

Get around

See

  • White Rock Mountain

Do

  • Hiking on over 395 miles of trails.
  • Mountain biking.
  • Fishing.
  • Hunting.
  • Picnicking at dozens of picnic grounds.
  • Swimming.
  • Canoeing.

In Winter:

  • Hiking


Buy

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Lodging

Campgrounds

Many campgrounds in the forest.


Sylamore Ranger District

  • Blanchard Springs Campground


Backcountry

Camping in the forest

  • Deer camps are free camping.


Stay safe

For any emergency dial 911 from any phone.

Wildlife

White tail deer and wild turkey.

Weather

Arkanas has hot, humid weather in the summers.

Go next

Arkansas or the Ozarks (Arkansas) are good next stops.

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