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Caddo/Womble Ranger District

Mount Ida, Arkansas · Montgomery County · Facility

Caddo/Womble Office1523 Hwy 270EMount Ida, AR 71957(870)867-2101The Caddo-Womble Ranger District consists of approximately 310,000 acres located in the Ouachita Mountains. The district has very diverse natural resource and recreational programs. Annually, there are timber sales of 18 to 20 MMBF (million board feet), pr…

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About Caddo/Womble Ranger District

Caddo/Womble Office1523 Hwy 270EMount Ida, AR 71957(870)867-2101The Caddo-Womble Ranger District consists of approximately 310,000 acres located in the Ouachita Mountains. The district has very diverse natural resource and recreational programs. Annually, there are timber sales of 18 to 20 MMBF (million board feet), prescribed burns of 25,000 – 30,000 acres, diverse wildlife and fisheries programs, and a unique quartz minerals program. The district office is located in Mount Ida, a small rural community of 900 people surrounded by national forest, Corps of Engineers managed lands, and Lake Ouachita. Lake Ouachita, at 40,000 acres, is one of the largest, cleanest, and most beautiful lakes in the Southern Region of the USDA Forest Service. Hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, canoeing, and water sports such as swimming, scuba diving, and boating attract people from all over the south and midwest to the district. Come visit the Caddo-Womble District to experience our beautiful scenery, vast natural resources, and developed and dispersed recreation programs!Recreation sites within the Caddo/Womble Ranger District.

Plan Your Visit to Caddo/Womble Ranger District

Heading to Caddo/Womble Ranger District? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Caddo/Womble Ranger District?

No central reservation system listed for Caddo/Womble Ranger District. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/245055) for the latest entry policy and availability.