Hickory Nut Mountain

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Hickory Nut Mountain is a National Forest campground near Mount Ida, Arkansas.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Mount Ida, Arkansas

National Forest
Managed by

Hickory Nut Mountain sits inside Ouachita National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Free

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation: 1,229 ft

34.5626, -93.4209 in Montgomery. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Hickory Nut Mountain?

No. Hickory Nut Mountain is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Hickory Nut Mountain?

Camping at Hickory Nut Mountain is free.

Is there drinking water at Hickory Nut Mountain?

No. Hickory Nut Mountain has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages Hickory Nut Mountain?

Hickory Nut Mountain is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Hickory Nut Mountain

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Hickory Nut Mountain, in straight-line miles: Quapaw Baths (hot spring, 21 miles), Buckstaff Bathhouse (hot spring, 21 miles), and Hot Springs National Park (hot spring, 21 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.