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

Cane Creek State Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 16

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1 night

Permit/Reservation: Required

Caney Creek Wilderness

Number of Miles of Trail: 18

Group Size Limit: 75

Best For: 1-2 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required

Devil's Den State Park

Number of Miles of Trail: 15

Group Size Limit: N/A

Best For: 1 night

Permit/Reservation: Required

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

North Sylamore Creek

Number of Miles of Trail: 24

Group Size Limit: 74

Best For: 1-6 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required

Gritty Expeditions

Buckhorn Trail System

Number of Miles of Trail: 60

Group Size Limit: 75

Best For: 1-8 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required

Lake Ouachita Vista Trail

Number of Miles of Trail: 40

Group Size Limit: 75

Best For: 1-11 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required

Ouachita National Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 700+

Group Size Limit: 75

Best For: 1-∞ nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required

Ozark-St. Francis National Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 400+

Group Size Limit: 75

Best For: 1-∞ nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required

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!

Arkansas

Where will you

Explore?

Weekend Getaways

Week-Long Adventures

Gritty Expeditions

Arkansas Backpacking Trails

*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 Getaways

Week-Long Adventures

Gritty Expeditions

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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