Oden Ranger District
The Oden Ranger District in Ouachita National Forest (Arkansas) has 287.7 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 287.7 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails across 197 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 223.2 mi · Motorcycle 223.2 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open Sep 1 and close Dec 31. Every route here is informational and derived from the MVUM data — it is not a legal document; carry and follow the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map. Download the routes as GPX for your GPS or riding app.
- Total motorized miles
- 287.7
- Roads
- 287.7 mi
- Trails
- 0 mi
- Year-round miles
- 204.3 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 83.4 mi
287.7 mi of roads · 0 mi of trails, across 197 designated routes on the Motor Vehicle Use Map.
Vehicle access
What the MVUM designates for each vehicle class in this district — open miles, route count and season. A blank designation means the class is not designated here; it is shown as such, never guessed. ATV, motorcycle and e-bike classes are highlighted.
| Vehicle class | Open miles | Routes | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core off-highway (OHV) | |||
| ATV | 223.2 | 134 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 223.2 | 134 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 223.2 | 134 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 223.2 | 134 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 223.2 | 134 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 223.2 | 134 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 223.2 | 134 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 223.2 | 134 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 223.2 | 134 | Varies by route |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 287.7 | 197 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 2 | 287.7 | 197 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 3 | 287.7 | 197 | Varies by route |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 287.7 | 197 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 287.7 | 197 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 287.7 | 197 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 287.7 | 197 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 287.7 | 197 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 287.7 motorized miles here, about 204.3 miles are open year-round and 83.4 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 09/01 to 12/31 (MM/DD). Each vehicle class can carry its own season; see the access matrix above, and always confirm current status on the official Motor Vehicle Use Map.
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Named routes
Show the 126 named routes in this district
Named routes on the MVUM and whether ATV and motorcycle use is designated on each. This is a per-district reference, not a separate page per route. Use the filter to find a route.
| ALLEN CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| BASELINE | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEAR WALLOW | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIG BRANCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIG BRUSHY | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIG BRUSHY RECREATION AREA | ✓ | ✓ |
| BIG BRUSHY SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| BOSTON CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| BOSTON CREEK SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| BOYDSTUM | ✓ | ✓ |
| BRANTLEY BRANCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| BRILEY | ✓ | ✓ |
| BUCK KNOB | ✓ | ✓ |
| CARTER | ✓ | ✓ |
| CASTLE RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| CEDAR CABIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| CEDAR CABIN MTN | ✓ | ✓ |
| CEDAR END | ✓ | ✓ |
| CHARLEY | ✓ | ✓ |
| CHULA RITTER CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| CLARK CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| CO-PILOT KNOT | ✓ | ✓ |
| COBB | ✓ | ✓ |
| COWLICK | ✓ | ✓ |
| DEER CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| DOBBS | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST ROCKHOUSE | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST SPILLER | ✓ | ✓ |
| EAST SWEETWATER | ✓ | ✓ |
| EDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| FIDDLERS CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| FORESTER | ✓ | ✓ |
| FORESTER CEDAR | ✓ | ✓ |
| GOODMAN | ✓ | ✓ |
| GRAPE VINE ROCK | ✓ | ✓ |
| GRAPEVINE | ✓ | ✓ |
| GRAPEVINE SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| HEAD OF MILL CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| HIGHLAND-BRUSHY KNOB | ✓ | ✓ |
| JEFF SUMMIT | ✓ | ✓ |
| JOHN BURNS MTN | ✓ | ✓ |
| JOHN BURNS MTN SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| KNOBVIEW | ✓ | ✓ |
| LAMBERT | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE BRUSHY | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE BRUSHY CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE CEDAR | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE FLAT BRANCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE RAINY | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE ROUND TOP | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE TEXAS | ✓ | ✓ |
| LONG BRANCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| LONG GAFFORD | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOWER FIDDLER | ✓ | ✓ |
| MABRY | ✓ | ✓ |
| MUDDY CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| MUDDY GIBBS | ✓ | ✓ |
| MUDDY TOWER | ✓ | ✓ |
| NEWBORN | ✓ | ✓ |
| NICKLESON BRANCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| NORTH BLOWOUT | ✓ | ✓ |
| NORTH CHULA | ✓ | ✓ |
| NORTHEAST BLOWOUT | ✓ | ✓ |
| NORTHWEST FIDDLERS | ✓ | ✓ |
| OLD SIX | ✓ | ✓ |
| OLD STRETCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| PANTHER HOLLOW | ✓ | ✓ |
| POLECAT RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| POND RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| POSEY HOLLOW | ✓ | ✓ |
| QUALLS | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAINY CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAY HOTEL | ✓ | ✓ |
| RIGHT PRONG | ✓ | ✓ |
| SANDBOX | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOUTH CEDAR | ✓ | ✓ |
| STORY POND | ✓ | ✓ |
| SULPHUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| SWEETWATER | ✓ | ✓ |
| TEAGUE RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| THORPE MTN | ✓ | ✓ |
| TURKEY | ✓ | ✓ |
| UNCLE BUD | ✓ | ✓ |
| UPPER CEDAR | ✓ | ✓ |
| UPPER RAY | ✓ | ✓ |
| WAGON WHEEL | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEST GAFFORD | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEST GAFFORD SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEST MILL CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEST RAINY SPUR | ✓ | ✓ |
| WHEAT CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANDERSON | · | · |
| ANDY SMITH | · | · |
| BIG CREEK | · | · |
| BOLAN CREEK | · | · |
| CRAFT CREEK | · | · |
| DRAGOVER | · | · |
| FIDDLER ROCK | · | · |
| FISH POND | · | · |
| GREENBRIER | · | · |
| HOLE IN GROUND CREEK | · | · |
| HOLE IN GROUND SPUR | · | · |
| MACEDONIA POND | · | · |
| MAIN GAFFORD | · | · |
| MAYNARD GRAY | · | · |
| MIDDLE BOGUS | · | · |
| MILL IRON WEST | · | · |
| MURDER CREEK | · | · |
| NORTHEAST BLOWOUT SPUR | · | · |
| ODEN OFFICE & WORK CENTER | · | · |
| PAINT ROCK | · | · |
| PINE RIDGE | · | · |
| POPE R.O.W. | · | · |
| PROCTOR MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| ROCKY | · | · |
| ROCKY SPUR | · | · |
| SCHOOL BUS | · | · |
| SHACK CREEK | · | · |
| SIMS FIDDLER CREEK | · | · |
| SMITH CREEK | · | · |
| TENBROOK | · | · |
| TIMBER LANE | · | · |
| TRAILHEAD | · | · |
| UPPER BRUSHY | · | · |
| WEST RAINY | · | · |
| WEST SPILLER | · | · |
Data: U.S. Forest Service, Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) Motor Vehicle Use Map — Roads (layer 1) and Trails (layer 2), retrieved 2026-07-11. A work of the U.S. Government, public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). State assignment: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb state boundaries.
This page is a searchable summary of the Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map data — it is not the official MVUM and not a legal document. Route designations, closures and conditions change. The controlling document is the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map: carry it and follow posted signs when you ride.
Data vintage: USFS EDW MVUM, retrieved 2026-07-11.
Nearby districts
The six nearest ranger districts by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-forest and cross-state neighbours included — for planning a wider trip.
| District | Forest | Total miles | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Womble Ranger District | Ouachita National Forest, AR | 216.1 | 23 km |
| Cold Springs Ranger District | Ouachita National Forest, AR | 364.5 | 27 km |
| Fourche Ranger District | Ouachita National Forest, AR | 353.8 | 35 km |
| Caddo Ranger District | Ouachita National Forest, AR | 188.2 | 36 km |
| Jessieville Ranger District | Ouachita National Forest, AR | 321.4 | 42 km |
| Poteau Ranger District | Ouachita National Forest, AR | 373.4 | 45 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Oden Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 223.2 miles across 134 routes here (varies by route). Confirm on the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map before you ride.
- How many miles of motorized routes are in the Oden Ranger District?
- 287.7 miles total — 287.7 miles of roads and 0 miles of trails, across 197 designated routes on the Forest Service MVUM.
- Is this the official Motor Vehicle Use Map?
- No. This page is an informational, searchable view of the MVUM route data. It is not a legal document. The controlling document is the district's official MVUM — always carry and follow it.
- Are the routes open year-round?
- Partly. About 204.3 miles are open year-round and 83.4 miles are seasonal (typically open Sep 1 to Dec 31). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
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