Dry Creek Wilderness
Dry Creek Wilderness is a 6,301-acre wilderness area in Logan County, Arkansas. It rises from about 654 to 2,442 ft. The nearest town is Blue Mountain, 6.1 miles away in a straight line.
Dry Creek Wilderness map
Dry 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
- Blue Mountain, AR is the nearest town, 6.1 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Dry Creek Wilderness is about 2,442 ft, and its lowest about 654 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Dry Creek Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 6,301 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Cold Springs Ranger District, 479-675-3233 |
Getting to Dry Creek Wilderness
- Blue Mountain, AR is the nearest town, 6.1 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Public lands next to Dry Creek Wilderness
- National forestDry 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)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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