Can you reserve a site at Boen Gulf Trailhead?

No. Boen Gulf Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Boen Gulf Trailhead

Facility · Arkansas ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

2,186 ft
Elevation

Provides access to the Upper Buffalo Wilderness.

Driving directions: From Deer, take AR Hwy 16 west to the junction of AR Hwy 21. Take AR Hwy 21 north for 2 miles to FS Rd 1462 (Newton County Rd 6). Turn east on FS Rd 1462. Go 0.25 miles to the parking area located on the north side of the road, off a short spur.

Getting there

35.89620, -93.38744 · 35°53'46.3"N 93°23'14.8"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Aug, down to 43°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	43	48	57	66	72	81	85	85	78	67	55	46
Low °F	25	28	35	44	54	62	66	65	59	48	37	28
Precip in	3.3	3.0	4.3	5.2	5.5	4.8	4.4	3.5	4.2	4.5	4.1	3.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Boen Gulf Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Boen Gulf Trailhead?: No. Boen Gulf Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Boen Gulf Trailhead

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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