Richland Creek Wilderness
Beautiful Richland Creek traverses this area, cutting its way through a thick forest with abundant wildlife, secluded off-creek hideaways, and ridges that rise to towering vistas. Set within the Boston...
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net), where the full text continues.
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
| State | Arkansas |
| Size | 11,674 acres (Wilderness Connect) |
| Designated | 1984, by Congress |
| Center point | 35.8013, -92.9685 |
| Night sky | About as dark as the ground gets (Black Marble reading 11) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground Forest Service recreation site
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Where to camp
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. 1 is within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Trailheads and sites
The Forest Service lists 1 recreation site inside this wilderness, among them 1 viewpoint. Each links to its page on fs.usda.gov, which carries the season, fees and current status.
- 2 miRichland Creek Wilderness ↗Viewpoint · Year-round
Distance is from the center point of the boundary, not from a road or town.
Fire nearby
- WildfireAr State Assist Gilbert
19 mi from the center point · 75 acres
- WildfireAr State Assist Advance
41 mi from the center point · 150 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge, and is measured from the center of a boundary that may be many miles across. Check the agency page for closures.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 7 miHankins, Thomas J., House ↗Pelsor, AR
- 8.8 miSnowball Gymnasium ↗Snowball, AR
- 8.9 miGates--Helm Farm ↗Snowball, AR
- 11.4 miOak Hill School House ↗Marshall, AR
- 14.8 miWillmering Tourist Cabins Historic District ↗Silver Hill, AR
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Richland Creek Wilderness?
11,674 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Richland Creek Wilderness?
The U.S. Forest Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Richland Creek Wilderness in?
Arkansas.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Richland Creek Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1984.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Richland Creek Wilderness?
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. The nearest is Richland Creek Campground, 0 miles out. 1 in all are within ten miles. Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities; the managing agency page has the permit rules.
Source: Where to camp
Where are the trailheads in Richland Creek Wilderness?
The Forest Service lists 1 recreation site here, including 1 viewing scenery. Each one links to its Forest Service page.
Source: Trailheads and sites
How do I get to Richland Creek Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 35.801, -92.969. Buffalo National River is 14 miles away. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Is there a fire near Richland Creek Wilderness right now?
2 active incidents within 50 miles as of 2026-09-17, the nearest Ar State Assist Gilbert at 19 miles. Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge.
Source: Fire nearby
How dark is the night sky at Richland Creek Wilderness?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 11 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, about as dark as the ground gets.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Which national parks are near Richland Creek Wilderness?
Buffalo National River (14 mi). Park Atlas has fees, hours and alerts for each.
Source: Nearby on the other atlases
Sources
- Boundary, name, acreage, designation year, states and description: Wilderness Connect.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Trailheads and sites: the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer, points inside the boundary.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
- Weather, alerts, air quality, river flow and earthquakes load live in your browser from NWS, AirNow, USGS and iNaturalist when you open the page.