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Mill Creek Trail

Ozark National Forest, between Fayetteville and Ozark. Managed by USDA Forest Service.

Rocky hardwood and pine hillside in the Ozark National Forest, Arkansas
Ozark National Forest, between Fayetteville and Ozark. Representative photo, not the trail itself. Photo: Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0 (resized), via Wikimedia Commons.
Managed by
USDA Forest Service
Where
Ozark National Forest, between Fayetteville and Ozark, Arkansas
Vehicles
ATVs and other OHVs on the designated trail system. Full-size trucks: not listed as a trail use; trucks use forest roads only as shown on the MVUM.
Permit / fee
Day-use fee per OHV, as listed on the Forest Service page.
Season
Open year-round, per the Forest Service.

USDA Forest Service: Mill Creek Trail ↗

What the official page says

  • The Forest Service describes rough, rocky gravel and unsurfaced trail, with connected loops, varying from easy to very difficult.
  • State laws on helmets, spark arresters and mufflers are enforced.
  • No camping at the trailhead, and ATVs are not allowed in designated campgrounds.
  • No potable water at the site.

Before you go

  • Check weather and recent rain: creeks and wet-weather closures are the big Ozark variables. See seasons and weather.
  • Pack recovery basics and know how to use them. See recovery gear.
  • Know your state's machine registration and road rules. See state laws.

Where this comes from

Last reviewed 2026-10-19. General information only: the official site and posted rules always come first.