Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Perry, Arkansas

Starting the trail to the east, it's an easy gravel road for the first 5 miles or so. Then it turns into a muddy mess with high ruts in the middle which make it hard…
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This trail is an easy gravel road. Cell phone service was attainable along this route. Great pull-off campsites for trailers and overland rigs. Lots of trails to explore that branch off this road. Quads, SxS,…
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Brown Creek winds you through the forest with beautiful views, lots of creek crossings, and campsites. This trail will also lead you to the Ouachita National Recreation trail which is a 223-mile trail, there are…
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This trail starts at Lake Sylvia State Park where camping, swimming and water/electric sites are available if needed. Its a great place to explore. After leaving Lake Sylvia this route takes you to LAKE WINONA…
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I started the trail in 2-wheel drive but not far into the trail, I had to put it in 4L. This is due to the clearance issues and needing to go slow for uneven ground.…
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It's called Wildcat for a reason, this road isn't for the faint of hearts. 4low is required in certain sections of this road. Coming from the east side it starts out as an easy gravel…
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South Fourche Campground is a convenient roadside picnic area and campground located on Scenic Highway 7 Byway. This campground also provides floating access to the South Fourche River. Free dispersed camping. This route takes you…
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Wallace Bridge Road is a beautiful gravel road that is woven through the Ouachita National Forest. This is a very well-maintained gravel road that passes through farmland in Deberrie, Arkansas, and runs along the Fourche…
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This trail is a very easy, smooth trail. There is a small dip into a shallow creek crossing, but overall, a smooth, simple trail. It connects County Road 86 to County Road 849, also known…
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Blue Jay Hollow is a gravel road in the Ouchita National Forest that winds through dense pines and rolling hills. This trail is 2 cars wide in most places making it easy for passing. There…
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The Northern entrance into the Ouachita National Forest leads to a beautiful large quiet campsite on the South Fourche LaFave River. The road leading to this location is gravel when coming from the north. Once…
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The Winona Auto Tour Scenic Drive is a 26-mile trail located in the Ouachita National Forest. The route travels along with Forest Road #132 between AR Highway 7 north of Jessieville and AR Highway 9…
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Alum Fork or Forest Road 114 is an excellent way to navigate through the beautiful Ouachita National Forest without ever having to touch the pavement. It has several dispersed camping areas and winds its way…
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Crystal Mountain spur road is the gateway to one of the most beautiful camping spots in Arkansas. With a peak of 1,680 feet, you can see for miles. At the top of this majestic peak,…
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Muse Mountain is about 9 miles long in the National Forest. This trail is great to start your off-roading adventure into the Ouachita National Forest. Muse Mountain offers water crossings, camping, mud, and some light…
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This is by far the ultimate fun 4x4 road. Starting from the east there is a pretty big campsite next to a creek which could be good for fishing. Continuing down the road there are…
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Another rolling, easy gravel road that leads you to more hiking entrances, scenic viewpoints, or even just a new route to the famous Hot Springs, Arkansas. This Ouachita National Forest Service Road gives you some…
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This route leaves South Forche Campground and leads to Forked Mountain. The campground is free. The campground has set up campsites with vault toilets. There is a water outlet at the campground. Leaving the campground…
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This is an uneven, rocky, muddy road with several washouts and deep water areas when it's raining. This road may be impassable during heavy rains. Three campsites along this road are pretty nice. There is…
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This is a maintained forest road. There are some rocky eroded sections at the north end but it is passable with a 2WD vehicle with good clearance. Along the trail are stunning views of Forked…
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Easy gravel road with water crossings, bridges, and scenic views through the vast trees that line this route. Lots of shade during the summertime from the over 60 species of trees that inhabit the Ouachita…
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Main Mountain Road features an easy gravel road with lots of campsites, views of the valley, small creeks, waterfalls, logging operations, and 4x4 trails to explore with quads and SxS. There is a hiking trail…
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This is a great 4x4 road with lots of areas to pull off and hike down to Big Cove Creek which parallels this road. In the beginning, there is a cattle guard and a spot…
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Oak Mountain Road is a short but beautiful trail within the Ouachita National Forest that provides beautiful views, good campsites, and fun drives. This short road starts on Highway 7 and connects to the Winona…
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This route takes you mostly through privately owned property, however, the reward at the end is worth it all. It's a short 7-mile route to the South Fourche LaFave Watershed where there are trails that…
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Rock Creek is an easy gravel road with creeks, campsites, and views for miles. It has eight spur trails for SxSs, ATVs, and 4x4 rigs. Griffin Mountain peaks at an elevation of 1004 feet giving…
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This trail starts off Hwy 7 and ends at a two-track on the right side of the road. If you want to take the two-track, be prepared for pinstriping. This is a maintained gravel road…
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This route is an easy gravel road with lots of creeks, campsites, and old logging areas where there is plentiful firewood. The Buffalo Gap Mountain TH is right after you come off Highway 7. The…
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One of the great features of the Ozarks is the endless dedicated ATV, SxS, dirt bike, and off-roading areas. Cheyenne Road is one of those gateway trails that will lead you to the Mountain Man…
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Driver Creek Dam starts out as an easy gravel road that winds through the forest, with steep grades and large gravel. You start at Cedar Mountain where you will find some amazing views and a…
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