Dispersed Camped Jack Creek - Lake Vista Lookout - Ouachita National Forest - Arkansas

[@doggonenomads]

Awesome, I am from Arkansas, but was living in AL when me and my six rescues hit the road full time about 16 months ago (I ride a Honda 450 Dual Sport). We only stay in dispersed campsites and didn't know there were any in Arkansas! Thanks for the information! P.S. just looked up the dispersed camping guidelines for the Ouachita National Forest, cannot believe what I just read - "You may camp in a dispersed area for up to 30 days. After 30 days, you must move at least 5 road miles for camping in another dispersed area. Campers may not return to the same campsite within the calendar year."

[@DispersedCamperMan]

There are definitely lots of dispersed camping spots in the Ozarks and Ouachita's. I've got it in my head to visit them all before I die. LOL Ouachita NF is definitely a great place to visit.

[@perrymahnke886]

Wow what a beautiful location, thank you for sharing.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@doughutchison6382]

That Lake Vista view. Wow! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

I like checking out vista views. Love seeing the sprawling country side from up high.

[@furlvr1961]

That is a gorgeous place. Thanks for taking me along.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

You bet! Beautiful area around there for sure!

[@Adventures2nature]

Just want to say thank you for sharing all your information with your viewers. It sure helped my husband and I get started in the area and not feel completely lost 😊

[@DispersedCamperMan]

You are so welcome! It's one of the main reasons about ten years ago I started this channel. There wasn't that much info out there about dispersed camping. Thanks for watching! and the support!

[@GoFar_RoamFree]

Wow! Another incredible spot! Thank you for sharing~

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Thanks for watching!

[@senile_texas_aggie7338]

I can't believe this video appeared on my KZbin feed. We just sold a 160 acre farm on State Hwy 217 between Booneville and Sugar Grove a month ago and moved to NE Texas. I know exactly where that Lake Vista view is, as I have been there several times. It is such a beautiful area. You didn't mention it, but the mountain across the lake is Mount Magazine, the highest mountain in Arkansas.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Well, you have good taste in videos. ;-) I've been up on Mt Magazine numerous times. Beautiful Ozarks up that way. Thanks for watching!

[@donnabridges7675]

I didn't know there was that much land for sale on that road lately👍. I have 30 acres just off of 217 down Springer Road.

[@CITAP1]

We sure liked Western Arkansas. We just didn't have time to find the good Mark Signature disbursed spots, but what we did find was great. Blanchard Springs, Lake Dardanelle, Mt. Nebo, Ouachita State Park, Texas Roadhouse Steak dinner, Big Fir, Wilhelmina State Park, and other placces in-between. We did see a couple gun ranges which I wish we had here in Washington. Take care Mark.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Thanks for watching! Looked like you had a good trip. Y'all need to come back for another visit.

[@CITAP1]

@DispersedCamperMan We plan to return to Arkansas. It really is that nice there to bring us back. I just happened to chat with a guy walking by the house, very interested in the truck and camper. He was from Littlerock of all places, so we had a good travel conversation.

[@Adventures2nature]

Appreciate you and your videos!

[@DispersedCamperMan]

I appreciate that! Thanks!

[@shadomane]

Beautiful country! I haven't been in that part of Arkansas in a while. Plenty of Beautiful country in Arkansas.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

It is!

[@christybray8789]

Another great place to check out! Thanks for sharing

[@DispersedCamperMan]

You bet!

[@dan393]

I have dispersed camp along jack creek road for years and rode the sugar creek trails, Great video. Love that area

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Thanks 👍

[@georgehall4641]

Very nice spot . Stay safe.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Thank you, I will

[@johndiaz7240]

Great camp spot, still loving your motorcycle even with a flat tire.😊

[@DispersedCamperMan]

It sure was! Flats happen.

[@stevenizell6832]

Cool survey marker on the right side or the road, just past Lake Vista area. I love finding those. 14:34

[@DispersedCamperMan]

I didn't go further past vista lake. I wish I would have now. I'll be back in that area and follow that road out. Thanks for the info!

[@donnabridges7675]

That site you were camped in at the beginning of the video is where a lot of horse trailers park during camp/trail rides. The gun range is where I taught my daughter how to shoot when she was little❤

[@DispersedCamperMan]

It's a great little camp site and beautiful area around there.

[@marianfrances4959]

Can't beat camping creekside! Glad you like your e bike. Cool to have the shooting range there. What a gorgeous area! Tks 👍😎🇨🇦

[@DispersedCamperMan]

I definitely will be back to that area.

[@gpstid4514]

Thanks Camper Man . Amazing

[@DispersedCamperMan]

No problem 👍

[@charlessmith8250]

Really like your videos keep up good work

[@milesdozier6028]

Love your videos in my backyard 😂 we live in a beautiful area

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Glad you like them!

[@JamesRobertSmith]

I really like looking at videos of the mountains in Arkansas. When my wife and I head to Colorado we're planning to go through AR on the way to CO, or on the way back home.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

That sounds like an excellent plan. Safe Travels!

[@angiejensen2335]

Great video! I want an Ebike!

[@DispersedCamperMan]

You should! I'm loving mine!

[@NarleyAdventures]

👍👍👍👍👍😃, Ouachita National Forest will be just a 4 hr drive for me in a few weeks. I bought some property 1/2mile from my sister in ne Tx.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Very nice! Not to bad of a drive up to the Ouachitas. Safe Travels!

[@tglass0000]

Tick Dope! I need some of that whenever I’m near water. Thank you once again for providing so much detail about getting to and exploration of these dispersed camping spots!

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Happy to help!

[@richardduke9788]

Another great video from Mark ! I don't get to donate much , but when I do get something from Amazon , I try to use your affiliate account link .

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Thanks for that!

[@Realitycheck-mqt]

Thanks!

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Thanks a lot. Much appreciated!

[@soonerjhtravels]

Another great looking camp site Mark, thanks!

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jaredcate5778]

Dad and I had a black bear jump out of a tree in front of us, then immediately it ran into the woods while riding those trails out there on dirt bikes

[@DispersedCamperMan]

That would have been a kewl experience. I was ride my motorcycle at Muddy Creek WMA and a Momma Black Bear ran across the road right in front of me and then her two cubs were hot on her heals. LOL Kind of freaked me out. LOL

[@Thesaltymedic36]

Not many free ranges around anymore. Nice range.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

There sure isn't. Hopefully we can keep this one for a long time to come.

[@Realitycheck-mqt]

I love watching your videos Wondering what type of work are you in? Are you military? Thx

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Thanks for watching! I'm retired military and I sometimes take on part time work. I'm sticking around Arkansas for right now, taking care of some appointments/tying up some loose ends and this time next year, I'm planning on heading out west again.

[@ramboturner8684]

Another awesome video!! Been thinking about an ebike myself. Do you mind sharing the make & model? Keep up the amazing adventures!!

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Thanks! I really like the one I have. Senada SABRE: amzn.to/3RPUwJ6

[@ramboturner8684]

Great! Thx!

[@TheDogsBox]

I don't know about Arkansas but next door in Oklahoma you need a hunting license to make use of the gun ranges located on Wildlife Management Areas.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Jack Creek is not a WMA, it's part of the Ouachita National Forest. The shooting range is maintained and operated by the Federal Forest Rangers, not state leased WMA's. I've never heard of WMA's shooting ranges needing hunting licenses to use them either. I hope it doesn't turn into that.

[@christybray8789]

So have you ever had intruders upon your campsite when you’re not there? I had a scary incident recently in my camping, but it was a first time experience. Honestly, I just don’t expect it to happen. So I was quite shocked when it did happen.I’m trying to think a little more defensively since I am a woman and often camping alone. Any tips you share are welcome. Perhaps you could do a whole video on that.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

No, I've never had any intruders. I do follow my gut instinct though. If I pull up to a spot I don't feel comfortable at, I leave. I normally camp at spots where there are nobody around. I rarely run into anybody while camping. Safe travels!

[@SarahSweetheart2402]

I just tried to find the overlook bit we couldn't find it

[@DispersedCamperMan]

I’m thinking google maps doesn’t recognize the road it’s on. Go to these coordinates and follow the road to it. 35.0141126, -93.7024462 I just updated the directions in the video description.

[@baadach3752]

Hello! Would it be legal or illegal to camp up at the top of that mountain at the Lake Vista overlook you visited? Going out that way within the next month and am wondering if that could be a potential backup spot or not...

[@DispersedCamperMan]

I don't believe you would be able to. It's a very small unlevel gravel parking lot for folks to park to see the Vista. I wouldn't camp there. Here is the coordinates to another back up spot 35.027825, -93.828945 it's right before the one in this video. The creek is behind this spot. No cell service. Also, deer hunting season is starting up in Arkansas. Modern gun I think opens up sometime in November. Safe Travels.

[@baadach3752]

@@DispersedCamperMan Thank you! That’s all extremely useful to know I greatly appreciate the information. Been loving your videos for years, please keep it up man!

[@baadach3752]

@@DispersedCamperMan This is an area I think you may be interested in checking out in the Ozarks, it has multiple backcountry spots at the base of the mountain(s), and a 15-20 minute drive up is White Rock overlook. Worth a visit! > 35.76175° N, 93.87783° W

[@DispersedCamperMan]

@@baadach3752 I've passed by there before but the map shows a lot of private land down that way. I'll have to go and check it out sometime. Thanks for the info.

[@heberbelles916]

what happened to your KLR 650 ?

[@DispersedCamperMan]

I traded my KLR and Honda Rally in for my current Honda Transalp 750. Loving my new bike.

[@leah890]

Last time we were there someone had shot several pumpkins at the gun range and left their mess. It's a beautiful area

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Their are definitely yahoo's out there trying to ruin it for everybody. Jack Creek area is definitely a crazy beautiful area!..

[@user-zo6xg8bx4l]

How about a video explaining exactly how you get cell service through your StarLink dish arrangement? Which cell service do you use? THANKS!!!

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Hello! I have Verizon. When I'm out in the boonies with no cell service, I use my starlink for Wi-Fi calling. I have an iPhone 13 Pro Max. To turn on Wi-Fi calling, go to settings, then Cellular, then Wi-Fi Calling. Turn on the Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone. It's that easy. Most cell phones have this option. Hope this helps.

[@user-zo6xg8bx4l]

@@DispersedCamperMan Thanks for the details. I think I understand the procedure now. SAFE TRAVELS and BEST WISHES

[@bigtexnick2188]

be careful on the bike, ive seen yt vids where bears have chased people!

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Will do.