On trails dogs must be under verbal or physical restraint at all times, and leashed in developed recreation sites and campgrounds. Expect to share the trail with horseback riders, mountain bikers, and off highway vehicles, so leash up around others.
Pets other than guide dogs are not allowed in swimming areas.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
The Ouachita spans more than 1.8 million acres of forested ridges across Arkansas and Oklahoma, including the long Ouachita National Recreation Trail. It is a busy multi use forest, so a leash is smart when you meet other users. On trails dogs must be under verbal or physical restraint at all times, and leashed in developed recreation sites and campgrounds. Expect to share the trail with horseback riders, mountain bikers, and off highway vehicles, so leash up around others.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Pets other than guide dogs are not allowed in swimming areas.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.