Cedar Creek Ouachita National Forest - Three Sticks Monument - Dispersed Camping Oklahoma

[@twinkle-v4k]

Wow! What a beautiful spot, never been to Oklahoma Thank you for videos 👍

[@DispersedCamperMan]

It's a great spot. I hope you get the chance to go there someday!

[@stevengoldwingnomad5086]

I like the new truck ! Your videos are not only entertaining but very much appreciated. Thank You

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Glad you like them!

[@panhandlejunior4607]

That spray painted monument and the beer cans in the fire pit are a perfect representation of Oklahoma .

[@DispersedCamperMan]

It was a bit of a disappointment to see the trash and paint.

[@pauldean3935]

Congratulations on the new truck. It definitely makes back road dispersed camping more relaxing when you can have full confidence in your vehicle.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Yes it does! Looking forward to out west next year.

[@pauldean3935]

@DispersedCamperMan One of these years, maybe I'll spot you in the wild and say hello. I'm starting my 4th year of full-timing, and I spend my winters in the SW. Kofa and Ajo are two of my favorites.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

@@pauldean3935 I love KOFA and the BLM around Ajo. I’m hoping to get back out there again soon. Definitely if you see me out. Stop by! Safe travels.

[@marlah7334]

Being from Oklahoma this is an area we visit quite a bit. My husband and I love going down the Kiamichi Trail.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

It's a great spot. The Kiamichi Trail is a beautiful part of the country.

[@perrymahnke886]

Congratulations on the new truck, it looks like a nice rig. Also thank you for sharing another really cool disbursed camping location.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Thanks 👍

[@adam5911]

Love the videos, Mark! Thank you, especially for cleaning up others messes, and for not gatekeeping these spots like other KZbinrs. I just got back from a spot you reccomended in Arkansas with 2 buddies and we LOVED it. Thanks again sir!

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Thanks! Glad the videos are helpful. I do leave a camp site better than I find it. I may not show it in every video, but I leave it spotless. Thanks for watching!

[@davidmcfatridge]

Congratulations on the new truck, looks like a monster 👍

[@DispersedCamperMan]

I'm liking it. Can't wait to get her out west next year.

[@williambell2188]

Like the new truck,good luck with your travels.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Thanks 👍

[@GoFar_RoamFree]

What a great spot!💯 And love the truck~

[@DispersedCamperMan]

I'll be heading back to that area sometime soon. Great spot to check out.

[@GoFar_RoamFree]

@@DispersedCamperMan I will have to check it out… I was briefly in Little Rock and Pine Bluff in August with my truck camper, while on my way to Florida. I didn’t have time on that trip to check out some of those good spots, but will on the next one~

[@angiejensen2335]

Yes, I've been to Three Sticks Monument - what a beautiful area!! The campsite looks great. Nice truck too!

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Thanks for watching Angie!

[@bradlybradshaw5972]

Awesome truck! Sweet sight looks so peaceful. Great skimmer!

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Thanks 👍I thought I did good with that flat rock. LOL

[@fourwheelcamper5491]

Nice truck and another fine camp.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Thanks 👍

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Thanks 👍

[@thissimplelife002]

Another great little spot

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Thanks!

[@debc7765]

Congrats on the new wheels! 👍

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Thanks! I'm loving the new truck.

[@tracyphillips3325]

Leah and I have stopped by Three Sticks a few times. Nice swimming spot. Like the new truck. Greet video, Mark.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Thanks 👍

[@craig7083]

Thanks for sharing the location. I’ll try to get there in a couple of weeks.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

You should. Let me know what you thought of that area.

[@michele2017promastertravel]

I like your new truck.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

I'm lovin' it myself!

[@williambell2188]

Thanks!

[@DispersedCamperMan]

@@williambell2188 Much appreciated. Thank you!

[@rowdyrobbyrider4226]

Hey Mark always look forward to your videos! I’ve camped off this road and this specific spot many times over the years. It sees a lot of use so there can be some trash at times. This spot is actually kind of hard to get when the weather is really nice, there’s always someone there! Appreciate you cleaning it up as always. I’ve camped at a few of your spots and try to leave them cleaner than I found them. If you head north on 259 from there there’s a few nice campsites overlooking the Mountain Fork river. You’ll see a few dirt roads on the right about a mile before a spot on the map called The Narrows. Happy trails

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Thanks for Watching! and Thanks for the spot on Mountain Fork River. I looked it up and it looks promising. Really nice spot. How's the road going into it. Satellite view looks like it's a decent road. I'll definitely roll out there on my motorcycle and check it out sometime in the near future! Safe Travels!

[@rowdyrobbyrider4226]

There’s a couple maybe about 1/2 mile to a mile before The Narrows RV park I’m pretty sure you could get your truck camper into. Road isn’t bad but might be a little tight. I drive a Tacoma so don’t think about that too much. There’s a really nice one right on the river right past the RV park but the road is kinda rough going down. There is a bit of road noise at times but it’s not visible. The ones before the park are further away from the road. Another spot to check out before those sites is Panther Creek Park. It’s right on the river and there’s a few spots to camp. I’m still searching for a good camp right on the Glover. Found a couple decent ones miles down old washed out logging roads.

[@soonerjhtravels]

Nice place to camp there Mark! I was up in NE Oklahoma at the Natural Falls state park , it was nice but a small park. I drove to North Little Rock to go see the Big Boy 4014 steam train, it was stopped there overnight. The country is so nice out there. I love your new truck man, looks really good! Take care, safe travels!

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Big Boy 4014 steam train sounds pretty cool. OK and AR has it going on.

[@WaymanBell-p2w]

Kind of looked like an Armadillo the way it moved, must have been a young one. I live in Cedarvill, AR now but am from Mena and have been to the Three Sticks monument before, beautiful country!

[@DispersedCamperMan]

I haven't spent to much time in that area of Oklahoma. I will be back there to check more of it out for sure.

[@fredogden936]

The monument is not too far from my hometown of Mena, Arkansas. I visited Three Sticks several times as a child and have driven by it many times. I do remember my great aunt and uncle drove us youngsters through there in the late 1960s or early 1970s. I also remember they drove us a little further north on US 259 to the small community of Big Cedar. When Kennedy was running for president in the early 1960s he flew into Big Cedar in a helicopter and made a campaign speech impressing many of the locals. The area is isolated and big time politicians will seldom if ever stop in such places. Although this area was not his typical political base, President Kennedy won the hearts and minds of several generations of Arkies and Okies.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

That's some pretty neat history. I bet that was a big deal back then. I could see why folks there would vote for him.

[@doughutchison6382]

I like the new truck! We’ve got a 2020 F-350 dually with the 6.7 Power Stroke. It’s a hoss!

[@DispersedCamperMan]

I'm loving it so far. I added rear air bags and a rear hell wig sway bar. Drives great. I'm looking forward next year to head out west.

[@doughutchison6382]

@@DispersedCamperManYes, sir. Since we have a Lance 1172 we added Air Lift 7500’s but being it’s a dually we didn’t need the bigger sway bar. You’ve got an awesome rig!

[@sherryhicks4156]

Been by it many times. I camp up in Winding Stair.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

I've been through the Winding Stairs area. Beautiful country down through there.

[@Stubbyvegas]

Nice truck brother!

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Thanks 👍

[@valeriewickstrum8037]

Hello Mark, I love your videos! Will you include any wildlife to be aware of . Bears, snakes, Big foot and so forth. If you can include more shots from your cameras of wildlife that would be great! Thank you for sharing!

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Thanks for Watching! I include all the wildlife I catch on my camera's in my video's. Their aren't to many animals in the forest that come into camp. All the years I've been camping, only seen three snakes, and those were off in the woods or creeks. The only bears in the forest around here are Black Bear. I've only seen one camping and it was a very two second glimpse of it. Black bear are very shy and count yourself lucky if you ever see one. They don't stick around. Big Foot? I'm still waiting to catch him/her on camera. When I do, you'll see me on national news. HEE HEE. Safe Travels and happy camping!

[@markbailey2645]

We used to fly hang gliders off of 3 sticks. We would remove one of the guard rails in the parking area to launch

[@DispersedCamperMan]

I could see that. The three sticks in perched up on top of a mountain. That would have been neat to see.

[@Adventures2nature]

Congratulations on the new truck, very nice 😊 I’ve been to the monument before but I don’t remember all the graffiti 😔 such a shame, that and trash. How do we teach the younger generation to appreciate what we have 🙏🏻

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Thank you so much 🤗 Good question.

[@roberts.1400]

Whoa, nice truck ... See you on the road in 2025 👊🏻

[@DispersedCamperMan]

I'll definitely be out there for sure! Can't wait!

[@Thesaltymedic36]

I’m guessing an armadillo. Nice spot and the road ain’t too bad. Little overgrown but I’d fit. Nice truck, hope you got the extended warranty, they can be pricey to fix.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Thanks 👍I'll be back in that area sometime in the future, really like it there. I don't get warranties. They were offering a 100,000 mile warranty for $7,000. LOL I said no. My F250 I put 200,000 miles on her and I wouldn't have used even near the $7,000 in the first 100,000 miles. Majority problems happen after the 100,000 mile mark. I had no major issues with my F250. I'm expecting the same out of my F350.

[@kennethmiller6158]

You got a new truck

[@DispersedCamperMan]

That I did!

[@blackmetalpilgrim]

Oklahoma has salt flats and sand dunes, pretty wild

[@DispersedCamperMan]

I just wish they had more public lands.

[@wesw5123]

Looks like an Armadillo.

[@richardduke9788]

Definitely worth the wait for your video ! Nice looking truck , I am sure that you will enjoy it . May I ask , what kind of video editor do you use ?.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Thanks. I've been using Filmora for the past 10 years. I got it for a one time fee of $60. I think they charge monthly now for it.

[@tracyphillips3325]

Armadillos usually don't move that fast, but they can if needed. I was asking about the range.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

It did look kinda like a opossum.

[@Jesusisthe1way]

Surprised you haven’t had a Sasquatch encounter

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Ha! Crossing my fingers and hoping so.

[@Jesusisthe1way]

@@DispersedCamperManHeh heh. That’s what I used to think.

[@petekeener8943]

You need to explore Oklahoma a bit more. Most of eastern OK is far from flat.

[@DispersedCamperMan]

True. I'll be back in that area for sure!

[@RVLifeInRetirement]

Possum.

[@thomasland190]

Put that controller onto an old fashioned heat sink with dielectric grease and or an old school PC fan

[@DispersedCamperMan]

There was no ventilation to that box it was in. I drilled some holes in the front/back/top of it to let the heat escape and air in. It's doing good for now.

[@matthewveth2030]

Don't you worry about alligators in that water?

[@DispersedCamperMan]

Nope. No alligators in that area.

[@cchrisfish773]

There ARE aligators in the area. A good sized one was found in Broken Bow lake. They are in the little River west of there, and in Red Slough south of there.​@DispersedCamperMan

[@DispersedCamperMan]

@@cchrisfish773 Maybe next time I'll get to see one.

[@cchrisfish773]

3 sticks should have been named 3 criminals

[@DispersedCamperMan]

sounds like it.

[@larrybarnes4003]

Been there, would be a lot nicer without all the graffiti

[@DispersedCamperMan]

That it would.