Big Lake Wilderness
Big Lake Wilderness is a 2,143-acre wilderness area in Mississippi County, Arkansas. It rises from about 233 to 240 ft. The nearest town is Manila, 2.9 miles away in a straight line.
Big Lake Wilderness map
Big Lake Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Campfires are prohibited.
- Manila, AR is the nearest town, 2.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Big Lake Wilderness is about 240 ft, and its lowest about 233 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Big Lake Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish and Wildlife Service | 2,143 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Refuge Manager, 870-564-2429 |
Getting to Big Lake Wilderness
- Manila, AR is the nearest town, 2.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Public lands next to Big Lake Wilderness
- National wildlife refugeBig Lake Wilderness lies inside Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Arkansas
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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