The Top 8 Natural Monuments in Ouachita National Forest
Ouachita National Forest’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 8
beautiful natural monuments in Ouachita National Forest. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Ouachita National Forest. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Ouachita National Forest
Highlight • Forest
The Ouachita National Forest, established by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1907 and initially named the Arkansas National Forest, covers an impressive 1.8 million acres in central Arkansas and southeastern Oklahoma. …
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Flatside Pinnacle
Highlight • Summit
Flatside Pinnacle stands at 1,550 feet and offers stunning panoramic views. The short 0.2-mile trail from the gravel road to the summit is clearly marked and relatively easy, though it …
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Upper Kiamichi River Wilderness
Highlight • Forest
The Upper Kiamichi River Wilderness spans 10,372 acres within the Ouachita National Forest. This beautiful area is protected by the long ridges of Pine Mountain and Rich Mountain and features …
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Shady Lake Dam
Highlight • Lake
Scenic 25-acre lake in a remote mountain setting. The Civilian Conservation Corps developed the Shady Lake Recreation Area in 1937. The Shady Lake Trail traverses Saline Creek and passes the …
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Spirit Rock Vista
Highlight • Viewpoint
A prominent feature along the Eagle Rock Loop Trail with picturesque views over the diverse landscape of dense forests and rocky terrain in the Ouachitas.
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