Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Chidester, Arkansas

This trail is a mix of dirt, gravel, and asphalt. This area has some beautiful views and creeks. This is the 5th section of the Arkansas Overlanding Route that starts off HWY 82 (FALCON Bottoms Back Roads) trail. This section can be slick and muddy in sections when wet. Paved sections can be rough i...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 5 - Highway 76 to Highway 278

White Oak State Park is a great place to stay while you explore the Poison Springs WMA. If you want full hookups and restrooms while you camp. While at White Oak State Park, ask the visitor center for a map to "The Little Grand Canyon." A must-see while in the area. You are close to the state park h...
Learn more about Primitive Camp and Shooting Range in Poison Springs WMA

This is a dirt and gravel road south of Highway 24. This road goes into the Poison Spring WMA. A camping permit is required and is free at the Poison Springs WMA website. This road can be slippery when wet. Some mild water crossings can be present during and after rains. Watch for wildlife crossing ...
Learn more about Highway 24 to Poison Springs WMA

This dirt and gravel road takes you to dispersed campsites within the Poison Springs WMA area. Camping permits are required and are free at Poison Springs WMA website. Roads can be slick, and water crossing can be found after rains. Watch for wildlife to cross roads. There are creeks in the area.
Learn more about Poison Springs WMA - Campsite C-10 to C-29 and C-54

This trail is Section 6 of The Arkansas Overlanding Route that starts off HWY 82 (Falcon Bottoms Back Roads) trail. This section contains creeks and awesome views. Parts of this trail can be very messy when wet. Some of the dirt roads have dirt banks on each side. Some areas can flood. There is some...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 6 - Highway 278 to Highway 79

This trail is gravel and dirt that can be sloppy during or after rains. There is a small section is pavement before turning to go to Purifoy Cemetery. Some areas you might want to avoid during or right after rains. Primitive camping sites can be found along parts of these roads. For camping, get a f...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 4 - Poison Springs WMA and Purifoy Cemetery

This is a gravel and dirt road that leads to an awesome group campsite on White Oak Lake. A permit can be found online to camp in this free Poison Springs Forest. There are several campsites in this area. This particular campsite is on a hill right beside White Oak Lake. The later part of this route...
Learn more about Country Route to White Oak Lake Group Campsite

This trail is Section 7 of the Arkansas Overland Route that starts off HWY 82 (Falcon Bottoms Back Roads) trail. This section contains great views. This is a mix of pavement, dirt, and gravel. Some areas can be messy when wet and have small water crossing during heavy rains. This will continue the p...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 7 - Treck Along Ouachita Road

The majority of these county roads are no longer maintained. The old gravel roads have a lot of sand and dirt in them now. Some areas are overgrown with limbs and trees over the road. There are some water crossing dependent on rain. These roads run between Nevada 23 Road and Highway 299. This land i...
Learn more about Potlatch Forest

This trail starts at Road 113 and ends at Highway 76. This is the third section of Falcon Bottoms Back Roads Route that leads to Poison Springs WMA. This trail has a lot of cool sights to see along its route. There is a cool church and cemetery to spend some time exploring. There are many oil wells....
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 3 - Road 113 to Highway 76

This is Section 8 of The Arkansas Overland Route that starts off HWY 82 (Falcon Bottoms Back Roads) trail. This section has pavement, dirt, and gravel. This section will lead you to Spoon Bend Access and Camping Area on the Ouachita River. The camping area has picnic tables and open areas for disper...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 8 - To Spoon Bend Camping Area

Section 9 of The Arkansas Overland Route contains a mix of pavement, gravel, and dirt. Great views with a mix of Arkansas backroads. This section can have slick and muddy areas. Some areas can flood during heavy rains. This section ends at Norphlet and leads to many more. This is a quaint little tow...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 9 - Norphlet Trek

This trail starts off on Highway 371, going east. It is a continuation of the Falcon Bottoms Back Roads Trail and Section 2 of the Arkansas Overland Route. This trail is almost all gravel and dirt and is the second part of several trails heading to Poison Springs WMA. This section of the trail will ...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 2 - Highway 371 to Road 113

This route will start from off Highway 82, East of Texarkana, Arkansas. You will head north along Falcon Bottoms Natural Area and end up going east towards Poison Springs WMA. This is the beginning of several trail sections. This section has a lot of very rough asphalt with some gravel sections. The...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 1 - Falcon Bottoms Back Roads

Section 10 of The Arkansas Overlanding Route. A mix of pavement, gravel, and dirt that can be muddy and slick in areas when wet. This leads to many dispersed camping areas and Old Calion Lock and Dam. There is a full hookup area at The Calion Lock and Dam with flush toilets. You will pass several pr...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 10 - Old Calion Lock and Dam

Ricker Road is a hidden gem nestled in the scenic landscapes of Calion, Arkansas. This off-road trail offers a delightful mix of rugged terrain and picturesque views, making it a perfect choice for both seasoned off-roaders and adventurous beginners looking to explore the area's natural beauty. Thi...
Learn more about Ricker Road

This is a well-maintained dirt road with a few campsites along the way. This road leads through the Moro Big Pine WMA and there are several horseshoe lakes in the surrounding areas. It is very common to see wildlife such as hogs, turkeys, deer, and occasionally bears. This road can be very dusty dur...
Learn more about Potlach Road

The Champagnolle Creek Loop is a well-maintained dirt road with some uneven and rutted sections. While the road is easily passable during normal weather, the high river level makes the road impassable at times. Along this route, expect mild traffic, especially during prime fishing and hunting season...
Learn more about Champagnolle Creek Loop

This track takes you to Finger Point Landing on Bois d'Arc Lake in Arkansas. This 13,626-acre area is composed of 5,866 acres of state-owned land and 7,760 acres leased from International Paper and Potlatch timber companies. The primary objective of this management area is to provide high-quality wi...
Learn more about To Bois d'Arc Lake Finger Point Landing

This maintained gravel road runs between Hempstead 14 Road and Highway 278. This forest area is on the eastern side of Rick Evans Grandview Prairie. Private land is on both sides of this county road. Beautiful views and wildlife can be seen in this area. Be aware of hunting seasons while in this are...
Learn more about Hempstead 307 Road

This is a gravel and dirt road that leads to an awesome group campsite on White Oak Lake. A permit can be found online to camp in this free Poison Springs Forest. There are several campsites in this area. This particular campsite is on a hill right beside White Oak Lake. The later part of this route...
Learn more about Country Route to White Oak Lake Group Campsite

This is a well-maintained dirt road with a few campsites along the way. This road leads through the Moro Big Pine WMA and there are several horseshoe lakes in the surrounding areas. It is very common to see wildlife such as hogs, turkeys, deer, and occasionally bears. This road can be very dusty dur...
Learn more about Potlach Road

The Champagnolle Creek Loop is a well-maintained dirt road with some uneven and rutted sections. While the road is easily passable during normal weather, the high river level makes the road impassable at times. Along this route, expect mild traffic, especially during prime fishing and hunting season...
Learn more about Champagnolle Creek Loop

B22 Waterfall is a 1-Diamond, two-way trail located in the B-section of Hot Springs Off-Road Park—an area designed with beginners in mind. At 0.2 miles long, this easy, scenic route is perfect for starting the day slow and soaking in the beauty of nature. The trail winds through tall wooded creek be...
Learn more about B22 Waterfall

This is a gravel and dirt road that leads to an awesome group campsite on White Oak Lake. A permit can be found online to camp in this free Poison Springs Forest. There are several campsites in this area. This particular campsite is on a hill right beside White Oak Lake. The later part of this route...
Learn more about Country Route to White Oak Lake Group Campsite

This is a well-maintained dirt road with a few campsites along the way. This road leads through the Moro Big Pine WMA and there are several horseshoe lakes in the surrounding areas. It is very common to see wildlife such as hogs, turkeys, deer, and occasionally bears. This road can be very dusty dur...
Learn more about Potlach Road

The Champagnolle Creek Loop is a well-maintained dirt road with some uneven and rutted sections. While the road is easily passable during normal weather, the high river level makes the road impassable at times. Along this route, expect mild traffic, especially during prime fishing and hunting season...
Learn more about Champagnolle Creek Loop

B22 Waterfall is a 1-Diamond, two-way trail located in the B-section of Hot Springs Off-Road Park—an area designed with beginners in mind. At 0.2 miles long, this easy, scenic route is perfect for starting the day slow and soaking in the beauty of nature. The trail winds through tall wooded creek be...
Learn more about B22 Waterfall