Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Magnolia, Arkansas

The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 2 - Highway 371 to Road 113 is an easy-going, scenic dirt and gravel track designed for overland enthusiasts, beginners, and families looking to explore the rolling, forested terrain of southern Arkansas. Serving as a crucial 16.9-mile continuation of the Falcon...
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The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 1 - Falcon Bottoms Back Roads is designed for overland beginners and scenic travelers looking for an easy, low-dust gateway into southern Arkansas's expansive backcountry. Starting off Highway 82 east of Texarkana, this 18-mile point-to-point track heads north a...
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The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 3 - Road 113 to Highway 76 is a scenic, beginner-friendly 11.6-mile overland track perfect for stock sport utility vehicles, four-wheel-drive trucks, and SxSs seeking a historic, laid-back journey through southern Arkansas. Serving as the third leg of the Falcon...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 3 - Road 113 to Highway 76

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

The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 8 - To Spoon Bend Camping Area offers a scenic, beginner-friendly journey through southern Arkansas, perfect for overlanders and dual-sport riders seeking a relaxed transition from dirt to riverbanks. Spanning approximately 13.3 miles, this section connects Falc...
Learn more about The Arkansas Overland Route - Section 8 - To Spoon Bend Camping Area

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

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 maintained gravel road passes through the Kisatchie National Forest of Louisiana's Caney Ranger District. Visitors to this Ranger District can enjoy a wide variety of recreation opportunities. Picnicking, camping, hiking and biking, boating, and fishing are a few of the activities available at...
Learn more about 911 Colquitt

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

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

Maintained gravel roads in this section of the Kisatchie National Forest go to Turkey Trot Campground and a big circle dead end. Turkey Trot Camp should expect very primitive camping. Designated as a hunter's camp means it is only maintained during hunting season. They are, however, open year-roun...
Learn more about Turkey Trot in the Kisatchie

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

Nicely maintained gravel roads that will pass 2 cemeteries and end at an old homesite. Both cemeteries have headstones from the 1800s. The homesite only has the concrete steps remaining to show it use to exist. These roads circle through the Kisatchie National Forest with awesome views of pine stand...
Learn more about Circle Through the Past in Kisatchie

This trail has a bit of asphalt, dirt, and gravel. It goes to a cemetery and dead-ends at an oil structure. This trail is north of Ivan Lake and northwest of Williams Lake. You will also see an old deserted house on the right-hand side of the road.
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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 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 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 wildlife habitat and public hunting opportunities. Bois d'Arc Lake provides exc...
Learn more about Bois d'Ark Arkansas Spillway & Dam

Gravel Road that goes by a cell tower, lots of fields, and ends at a private fishing club where you will have to turn around. After turning around and backtracking, if you turn right eventually, you can end up on HWY 82. These roads run through private property, so stay on the roads.
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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...
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This gravel road passes through the Ivan Lake area. There are a few primitive camping spots (permit required), a beautiful fishing lake, and restrooms. This trail exits the park area and heads Northwest towards Arkansas. This is in the Bayou Bodcau WMA, and all WMA rules apply. There is plenty of wi...
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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 basic fire road within Kisatchie National Forest. It involves rolling hills through the Louisiana landscape. Hidden around the area are lookout towers for fire detection, a relic from past land management in the area. This area of the Kisatchie has a number of private in-holdings as well a...
Learn more about Butler Circle

This trail starts at the entry of Bodcau WMA and ends at HWY 371. It stops at an offshoot to a boat ramp with a view of big cypress trees and Bodcau creek. There is also a dirt boat ramp to put a small boat or kayaks in the creek and pond to explore or fish.
Learn more about Enter Bodcau Wildlife Management Area

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 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 basic fire road within Kisatchie National Forest. It involves rolling hills through the Louisiana landscape. Hidden around the area are lookout towers for fire detection, a relic from past land management in the area. This area of the Kisatchie has a number of private in-holdings as well a...
Learn more about Butler Circle

This trail starts at the entry of Bodcau WMA and ends at HWY 371. It stops at an offshoot to a boat ramp with a view of big cypress trees and Bodcau creek. There is also a dirt boat ramp to put a small boat or kayaks in the creek and pond to explore or fish.
Learn more about Enter Bodcau Wildlife Management Area

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