Recreation area

Boardstand /Military Road

Ouachita National Forest · Arkansas — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Old Military Trail starts along Holson Valley Road and connects with the Ouachita National Recreation Trail on the south side of Winding Stair Mountain. These two trails, along with Boardstand Trail, can be combined to form a looped hike of about 23 miles. The trails travel through the western end of Holson Valley and the Indian Nations Scenic and Wildlife Area.

Getting there

From US Hwy 271, take either Oklahoma Hwy 1 for 1/4 mile east to the Old Military Picnic Ground, or take Holson Valley Road 3 miles from US Hwy 271 to trailhead.

Activities

  • BIKING
  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE
  • PICNICKING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.