Richland Creek Wilderness
Richland Creek Wilderness is an 11,674-acre wilderness area in Newton County, Arkansas. It rises from about 1,003 to 2,231 ft. The nearest town is Witts Springs, 2.9 miles away in a straight line.
Richland Creek Wilderness map
Richland 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
- Witts Springs, AR is the nearest town, 2.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Richland Creek Wilderness is about 2,231 ft, and its lowest about 1,003 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Sugar Tree Knob, about 2,054 ft.
Who manages Richland Creek Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 11,674 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Buffalo Ranger District, 870-446-5122 |
Getting to Richland Creek Wilderness
- Witts Springs, 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)
Trailheads at Richland Creek Wilderness
- Moore (0.62 mi outside the boundary, 1,804 ft), at 35.7536, -92.9822
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Richland Creek Wilderness
- Sugar Tree Knob summit
- Sutton Knob summit
- Stump 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 Richland Creek Wilderness
- National forestRichland Creek 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)
- 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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