Richland Creek Area
Arkansas climbing on natural rock near Richland Creek with varied routes.
Is Richland Creek Area open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. It doesn't name Richland Creek Area, 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 Richland Creek Area
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
44° / 24°
Feb
49° / 26°
Mar
58° / 36°
Apr
66° / 45°
May
73° / 54°
Jun
82° / 64°
Jul
87° / 67°
Aug
87° / 66°
Sep
80° / 58°
Oct
68° / 47°
Nov
58° / 38°
Dec
48° / 29°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dennard 10 Wsw, AR, 14.7 mi away at 1,740 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Richland Creek Area offers climbing on natural rock formations in a scenic Arkansas creek setting. The area provides a mix of climbing experiences suited to various skill levels, with the surrounding landscape and water features creating an appealing destination for climbers seeking outdoor adventure in the Natural State.
Routes
No routes catalogued here yet
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