East Fork Wilderness
East Fork Wilderness is a 10,585-acre wilderness area in Pope County, Arkansas. It rises from about 740 to 1,724 ft. The nearest town is Hector, 7.6 miles away in a straight line.
East Fork Wilderness map
East Fork 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
- Hector, AR is the nearest town, 7.6 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in East Fork Wilderness is about 1,724 ft, and its lowest about 740 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Fork Mountain, about 1,700 ft.
Who manages East Fork Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 10,585 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Bayou Ranger District, 479-284-3150 |
Getting to East Fork Wilderness
- Hector, AR is the nearest town, 7.6 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at East Fork Wilderness
- East Fork (0.02 mi outside the boundary, 1,520 ft), at 35.5882, -92.8308
- Overcup (0.02 mi outside the boundary, 1,546 ft), at 35.5881, -92.9146
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in East Fork Wilderness
- Fork 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 East Fork Wilderness
- National forestEast Fork Wilderness lies inside Ozark-St. Francis 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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