Caney Creek Wilderness
Caney Creek Wilderness is a 14,262-acre wilderness area in Polk County, Arkansas. It rises from about 928 to 2,314 ft. The nearest town is Board Camp, 7.3 miles away in a straight line.
Caney Creek Wilderness map
Caney Creek 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
- Board Camp, AR is the nearest town, 7.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Caney Creek Wilderness is about 2,314 ft, and its lowest about 928 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Buckeye Mountain, about 2,314 ft.
Who manages Caney Creek Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 14,262 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Mena Ranger District, 479-394-2382 |
Getting to Caney Creek Wilderness
- Board Camp, AR is the nearest town, 7.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Caney Creek Wilderness
- East Caney Creek Trailhead (inside the boundary, 1,356 ft), at 34.3967, -94.0225
- Buckeye Trailhead (0.01 mi outside the boundary, 1,815 ft), at 34.4088, -94.0281
- West Caney Creek Trailhead (0.03 mi outside the boundary, 1,086 ft), at 34.4096, -94.1654
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Caney Creek Wilderness
- Buckeye Mountain summit
- East Hanna Mountain summit
- Katy Mountain summit
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Public lands next to Caney Creek Wilderness
- National forestCaney Creek Wilderness lies inside Ouachita National Forest.
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)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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