Poteau Mountain Wilderness
Poteau Mountain Wilderness is an 11,141-acre wilderness area in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It rises from about 702 to 2,405 ft. The nearest town is Mansfield, 3.9 miles away in a straight line.
Poteau Mountain Wilderness map
Poteau Mountain 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
- Mansfield, AR is the nearest town, 3.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Poteau Mountain Wilderness is about 2,405 ft, and its lowest about 702 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is East Poteau Mountain, about 2,031 ft.
Who manages Poteau Mountain Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 11,141 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Poteau Ranger District, 479-637-4174 |
Getting to Poteau Mountain Wilderness
- Mansfield, AR is the nearest town, 3.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Poteau Mountain Wilderness
- East Poteau 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 Poteau Mountain Wilderness
- National forestPoteau Mountain 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)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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