Big Piney Region
Big Piney Region in Arkansas has 3 sport climbing routes.
- 3 routes
- 5.10d – 5.12a
- Sport
Is Big Piney Region open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. It doesn't name Big Piney Region, so check the source for the area it covers (9 listed).
Ozark Highlands Trail Access During ARDOT Hwy 123 Big Piney Creek Bridge Reconstruction
Agency closure covering Ozark-St. Francis National Forest · USFS · Ozark-St. Francis National Forest
Wildfire Risk Increases in Arkansas and Oklahoma
Agency closure covering Ozark-St. Francis National Forest · USFS · Ozark-St. Francis National Forest
Spring Lake Recreation Area Closed For Rest of 2026 Season
Agency closure covering Ozark-St. Francis National Forest · USFS · Ozark-St. Francis National Forest
Lake Wedington Recreation Area Water Line Project
Agency closure covering Ozark-St. Francis National Forest · USFS · Ozark-St. Francis National Forest
Morgan Mtn Rd Partially Closed for Road Repair
Agency closure covering Ozark-St. Francis National Forest · USFS · Ozark-St. Francis National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Big Piney Region
Best months: March–June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
47° / 29°
8 wet
Feb
52° / 32°
7 wet
Mar
60° / 40°
10 wet
Apr
70° / 49°
9 wet
May
77° / 59°
11 wet
Jun
85° / 67°
9 wet
Jul
90° / 71°
8 wet
Aug
90° / 70°
7 wet
Sep
83° / 63°
7 wet
Oct
72° / 52°
8 wet
Nov
59° / 41°
8 wet
Dec
49° / 33°
8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Clarksville 6 Ne, AR, 5.8 mi away at 850 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Big Piney Region is a climbing area in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest's Pleasant Hill Ranger District in Arkansas, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing areas and campgrounds, with Woods Mountain about 4.5 miles away and Ozone Campground about 4.6 miles away. Spring and fall are the most comfortable seasons to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 70°F in April to 72°F in October, while July and August average highs near 90°F. The climbing here is all sport routes, with grades ranging from 5.9 to 5.12a. Black Lightning is a 5.11c, and Snakes on a Plane is the hardest at 5.12a.
Routes (3)
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