Popular Forests in Arkansas
- Ouachita National Forest (1.8M acres, west-central): Rugged mountains, streams, wildlife; hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, horseback.
- Ozark National Forest (1.2M acres, northwest): Waterfalls, caves, bluffs; hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, climbing.
- St. Francis National Forest (200k+ acres, east): Cypress swamps, hardwoods; hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing.
- Dry Run Creek Forest (12k acres, private, Ozarks): Mature hardwoods, abundant wildlife; hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, birding.
- Holla Bend NWR (7,500 acres, Arkansas River): Migratory waterfowl sanctuary; fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, education.