Bayou Ranger District
The Bayou Ranger District in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest (Arkansas) has 718.7 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 632.8 miles of roads and 85.9 miles of trails across 820 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 315.5 mi · Motorcycle 340.1 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open Mar 16 and close Nov 14. 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
- 718.7
- Roads
- 632.8 mi
- Trails
- 85.9 mi
- Year-round miles
- 696.9 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 21.9 mi
632.8 mi of roads · 85.9 mi of trails, across 820 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 | 315.5 | 225 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 340.1 | 247 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 315.5 | 225 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 292.4 | 197 | Varies by route |
| 2WD > 50" | 252.7 | 154 | Varies by route |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 252.7 | 154 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV > 50" | 252.7 | 154 | Varies by route |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 315.5 | 225 | Varies by route |
| Other OHV < 50" | 315.5 | 225 | Varies by route |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 718.8 | 820 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 2 | 718.8 | 820 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 3 | 718.8 | 820 | Varies by route |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 629.3 | 725 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 629.3 | 725 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 629.3 | 725 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 629.3 | 725 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 629.3 | 725 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 718.7 motorized miles here, about 696.9 miles are open year-round and 21.9 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 03/16 to 11/14 (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 109 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.
| ANDERSON CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| BARKER | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEINDORF | ✓ | ✓ |
| BLUE HOLE | ✓ | ✓ |
| BOB BATES | ✓ | ✓ |
| BOWMAN | ✓ | ✓ |
| BULL SPRINGS | ✓ | ✓ |
| CRABAUGH | ✓ | ✓ |
| DRIPPING SPRINGS | ✓ | ✓ |
| DRIVER | ✓ | ✓ |
| DRIVER CREEK DAM | ✓ | ✓ |
| DRY CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| DYAL | ✓ | ✓ |
| ELM HOLLOW | ✓ | ✓ |
| FELKINS/MYER BR | ✓ | ✓ |
| GOATES | ✓ | ✓ |
| GRAVES CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| GUNTER | ✓ | ✓ |
| HIGH MOUNTAIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| HOWARD | ✓ | ✓ |
| INDIAN CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| KINCANNON | ✓ | ✓ |
| LEES MILL | ✓ | ✓ |
| LITTLE STILL | ✓ | ✓ |
| LONESOME PINE | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOWDER | ✓ | ✓ |
| LOWER BROCK DAM | ✓ | ✓ |
| MCMINN KNOB | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIDDLE FORK NORTH | ✓ | ✓ |
| MORRIS RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| NEWTON KNOB | ✓ | ✓ |
| PAYNE | ✓ | ✓ |
| REEVES | ✓ | ✓ |
| RIPARIAN | ✓ | ✓ |
| RUSTY | ✓ | ✓ |
| SANDERS | ✓ | ✓ |
| SAWYER | ✓ | ✓ |
| STOVE POINT | ✓ | ✓ |
| SULPHUR BRANCH | ✓ | ✓ |
| SULPHUR SPRGS CAMP | ✓ | ✓ |
| TREADWELL HOLLOW | ✓ | ✓ |
| TURNPIKE POWDER MAG | ✓ | ✓ |
| TURNPIKE TOWER | ✓ | ✓ |
| UNAMED | ✓ | ✓ |
| UNNAMED | ✓ | ✓ |
| WAINSCOTT BOTTOMS | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILLIAMS | ✓ | ✓ |
| WILLIAMS FIELD | ✓ | ✓ |
| WOOTIN | ✓ | ✓ |
| APPLETON DUMP | · | · |
| BAYOU BLUFF - CAMP | · | · |
| BAYOU BLUFF - DAY USE | · | · |
| BENCH | · | · |
| BENCH RD | · | · |
| BLACK OAK RIDGE | · | · |
| BOHANAN | · | · |
| BRADLEY CREEK | · | · |
| BRIGHT RD | · | · |
| BROCK CEMETARY | · | · |
| CATO RIDGE | · | · |
| CEDAR MTN | · | · |
| CHIGGER | · | · |
| COWAN HOLLOW | · | · |
| DEAN RIDGE ACCESS | · | · |
| DOC BATES | · | · |
| DOLLAR FIELD | · | · |
| DOVER ADMINISTRATION | · | · |
| DRIVER CR LAKE | · | · |
| ERVIN RIDGE | · | · |
| EVANS | · | · |
| FREEMAN | · | · |
| GRASSY POINT | · | · |
| GULF MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| HARMON | · | · |
| HARRIS FIELD | · | · |
| HATLEY MTN | · | · |
| HATLEY MTN SPUR | · | · |
| HAW CREEK / JO110 | · | · |
| HECTOR R S DRIVE | · | · |
| HILL CREEK | · | · |
| ILLINOIS BAYOU | · | · |
| LIBERTY SPRINGS | · | · |
| LONG POOL | · | · |
| MCDONALD | · | · |
| MULBERRY MTN | · | · |
| NEW HOPE CEMETERY RD | · | · |
| NICHOLS FIELD | · | · |
| NIKKI CAMPBELL | · | · |
| OWENS CAMP | · | · |
| PEDESTAL ROCK | · | · |
| PETTYCORD | · | · |
| PILOT KNOB | · | · |
| POE CREEK DAM | · | · |
| PUMA RD | · | · |
| RED RIVER RIDGE | · | · |
| ROCK CREEK | · | · |
| ROTARY ANN | · | · |
| SETH | · | · |
| SILVER POINT | · | · |
| SMYRNA CEMETERY | · | · |
| SOUTHWEST | · | · |
| SULPHUR CUT-OFF | · | · |
| SUMMERS FIELD | · | · |
| SWEDEN HOLLOW | · | · |
| TACKETT MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| THREE FORKS | · | · |
| UNNMAED | · | · |
| WHITE'S FIELD | · | · |
| WILD ROSE LN | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Ranger District | Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, AR | 154.9 | 33 km |
| Pleasant Hill Ranger District | Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, AR | 456.8 | 52 km |
| Magazine Mountain Ranger District | Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, AR | 274.9 | 65 km |
| Winona Ranger District | Ouachita National Forest, AR | 286.9 | 81 km |
| Fourche Ranger District | Ouachita National Forest, AR | 353.8 | 81 km |
| Sylamore Ranger District | Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, AR | 326.9 | 85 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Bayou Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 315.5 miles across 225 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 Bayou Ranger District?
- 718.7 miles total — 632.8 miles of roads and 85.9 miles of trails, across 820 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 696.9 miles are open year-round and 21.9 miles are seasonal (typically open Mar 16 to Nov 14). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
More in Arkansas
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