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Arkansas

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Arkansas Backpacking Trails

Want to explore everything “the Natural State” has to offer? Pack your bags for some backcountry camping in Arkansas and hike the backpacking trails in the Ouachita Mountains. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced hiker, you can experience the Arkansas landscape on a weekend getaway or gritty expedition. Find your backpacking trail in Arkansas!

*Our information may not always be current and should be used for trip planning / selection purposes only. Always call ahead for the most current information before setting out on your trip.

Weekend Getaway

Weekend Getaways

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Cane Creek State Park 

Number of Miles of Trail: 16

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1 night

Permit/Reservation: Required 

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Caney Creek Wilderness

Number of Miles of Trail: 18

Group Size Limit: 75

Best For: 1-2 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Devil's Den State Park   

Number of Miles of Trail: 15

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1 night

Permit/Reservation: Required 

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Eagle Rock Loop 

Number of Miles of Trail: 27

Group Size Limit: 75

Best For: 1-3 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

Weeklong Adv

 Week-Long Adventures

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North Sylamore Creek 

Number of Miles of Trail: 24

Group Size Limit: 74

Best For: 1-6 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

Gritty Expeditions

Gritty Expeditions

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Buckhorn Trail System

Number of Miles of Trail: 60

Group Size Limit: 75

Best For: 1-8 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Lake Ouachita Vista Trail

Number of Miles of Trail: 40

Group Size Limit: 75

Best For: 1-11 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Ouachita National Forest 

Number of Miles of Trail: 700+

Group Size Limit: 75

Best For: 1-∞ nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Ozark-St. Francis National Forest 

Number of Miles of Trail: 400+

Group Size Limit: 75

Best For: 1-∞ nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Womble Trail 

Number of Miles of Trail: 38

Group Size Limit: 75

Best For: 1-10 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

Looking for the best backpacking trails around Arkansas? See Missouri, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma state pages for more close trips!

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