About Bayou Bluff Point of Interest
Located near the Illinois Bayou, the area exhibits picturesque bluffs and breathtaking scenery. Effective October 2021, Bayou Bluff became a Point of Interest. The fees are suspended for camping and day use and is now open all year. Upper loop is closed to camping and will be eliminated completely. Use of the vault toilet, large pavilion, three shelters, and a small pavilion will remain. The pavilions are managed on a first-come, first-service basis. Trash services are managed by visitors as "pack-it-in, pack-it-out," and Leave No Trace ethics are posted on information kiosks. Active partner groups and volunteers are helping extend the life of the current amenities, excluding trash services. [Link to news release.](http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/osfnf/?cid=FSEPRD958616)
- Fees: None
- Managed by: USFS - Ozark-St. Francis National Forests
- Where: 5 mi northeast of Hector, AR · 35.52369, -92.94401
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Bluff Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 1.0 mi |
| FR 93034B | ATV road | 1.7 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Williams Field | ATV road | 2.4 mi | 0.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 12.3 mi
Propane: 18.5 mi