Off-road riding near Fort Smith, AR & Poteau, OK
The Fort Smith–Poteau area borders both the Ozark and Ouachita National Forests. These listings are within roughly 60 straight-line miles of Fort Smith; riders coming from Poteau should add the drive to Fort Smith, plus the Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District's designated OHV roads.
| Listing | Distance* | Difficulty (est.) | Fees | Vehicles | Why it's here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverfront ATV Park Fort Smith, AR | ~2 mi | Unrated | ~$10/ATV (2018 third-party, unconfirmed) | ATV | rentals unconfirmed, camping |
| Buckhorn OHV Trail System Chester / Lee Creek (Boston Mountain RD), Crawford Co., AR | ~23 mi | Easy → Very difficult | Free day use | ATV, Dirt bike, UTV / SxS | bring your own, family/beginner friendly (per sources) |
| Rock Creek Racing & Recreation Booneville, AR | ~27 mi | Unrated | unknown | 4x4 / Jeep | rentals unconfirmed, camping |
| Belle Starr Multi-Use Trail Near Mansfield / Hartford, AR | ~27 mi | Easy → Difficult | No fee listed (USFS) | ATV, Dirt bike, UTV / SxS | bring your own |
| Boston Mountain Ranger District – designated OHV roads Ozark / Mulberry area (Boston Mountain RD), AR | ~32 mi | Unrated | unknown | ATV, Dirt bike, UTV / SxS | bring your own |
| Poteau-Cold Springs Ranger District – designated OHV roads Booneville / Waldron area (Poteau-Cold Springs RD), AR | ~38 mi | Unrated | unknown | ATV, Dirt bike, UTV / SxS | bring your own |
| Sugar Creek Multi-Use Trail Booneville area (Poteau-Cold Springs RD, Ouachita NF), AR | ~39 mi | Easy → Difficult | No fee (USFS) | ATV, Dirt bike, UTV / SxS | bring your own |
| Mt. Magazine Ranger District – designated OHV roads Paris / Waveland (Magazine Mountain RD), AR | ~40 mi | Unrated | unknown | ATV | bring your own |
| Mill Creek OHV Trail System Combs / Cass area (Boston Mountain RD), AR | ~40 mi | Easy → Very difficult | $3/vehicle/day · $30/yr | ATV, Dirt bike, UTV / SxS | bring your own |
| Byrd's Adventure Center ORV Park Ozark (Oark / Mulberry River), AR | ~42 mi | Easy → Extreme | $25/day per vehicle (verify) | ATV, UTV / SxS, 4x4 / Jeep, Dirt bike | bring your own, camping, cabins/lodging |
| Mill Creek Outfitters Combs, AR | ~44 mi | Easy → Difficult | Cabins from $110/night · UTV rentals from $349 | UTV / SxS | rentals available, camping, cabins/lodging |
| Huckleberry Mountain Trail Paris (Magazine Mountain area), AR | ~53 mi | Easy → Difficult | No OHV trail fee listed | ATV, Dirt bike | bring your own, family/beginner friendly (per sources), camping |
| Pleasant Hill Ranger District – designated OHV roads Clarksville / Ozone area (Pleasant Hill RD), AR | ~55 mi | Unrated | unknown | ATV, Dirt bike, UTV / SxS | bring your own |
| Fidler's Bend Outdoor Adventure Park Colcord (near Kansas, OK / Siloam Springs, AR) | ~55 mi | Unrated | $20/person day pass | UTV / SxS, ATV, 4x4 / Jeep, Dirt bike | bring your own, camping, cabins/lodging |
| Ozark Ridge Campground & ATV Rentals Ozone (Ozark NF, Pleasant Hill / Big Piney area), AR | ~56 mi | Unrated | RV sites from $35/night · rental price not posted | UTV / SxS, ATV | rentals available, camping |
*Straight-line distance from the Fort Smith town centre, an estimate; road miles are longer. Difficulty is a DirtCompass 1-5 estimate from source wording. Fees as posted by the sources linked on each listing.
Questions riders ask
How many places are on this list?
15 listings from the DirtCompass Ozarks directory, each with its source links and the date we last checked it.
Which ones are free?
Our sources show no fee for: Buckhorn OHV Trail System, Belle Starr Multi-Use Trail, Sugar Creek Multi-Use Trail, Huckleberry Mountain Trail. Forest Service rules can still require a permit or registration, so check the listing.
Which have camping?
Camping is listed at: Riverfront ATV Park, Rock Creek Racing & Recreation, Byrd's Adventure Center ORV Park, Mill Creek Outfitters, Huckleberry Mountain Trail, Fidler's Bend Outdoor Adventure Park, Ozark Ridge Campground & ATV Rentals.
Where are the hardest trails?
Listings rated very difficult or extreme on our 1-5 estimate: Buckhorn OHV Trail System, Mill Creek OHV Trail System, Byrd's Adventure Center ORV Park. Ratings are DirtCompass estimates based on source wording.
Is this information official?
No. DirtCompass is not an official source. Fees, rules, closures and vehicle limits change, so confirm with the operator or the Forest Service MVUM before you trailer up.
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