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42-661: Together, the two forests are home to 23 developed campgrounds , and include nine swimming areas, 395 miles (636 km) of hiking trails , and 370 miles (600 km) of streams for fishing . The majority of the trails in what are now the Ozark National Forest and St. Francis National Forest were constructed under the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The Forest contains 11,000 acres (45 km) of old-growth forests . The old-growth forests typically occur in

84-524: A campsite is an area, usually divided into a number of camping pitches , where people can camp overnight using tents , campervans or caravans . In the US , the expression used is campground and not campsite . In American English, the term campsite generally means an area where an individual, family, group, or military unit can pitch a tent or park a camper; a campground may contain many campsites. There are two types of campsites ( US ) or pitches ( UK ): one,

126-424: A certain distance of water sources or developed areas. Camping may also be prohibited in certain ‘special areas’ of national forests containing unusual landforms or vegetation. And if conditions allow campfires, a campfire permit is required for campfires outside of developed campsites. In Britain, it is more commonly known as wild camping , and is mostly illegal. However, Scotland has a relaxed view and wild camping

168-402: A designated area set aside for camping, often requiring a user fee. Campsites typically feature a few (but sometimes no) improvements. Dedicated campsites, known as campgrounds , usually have some amenities. Common amenities include, listed roughly in order from most to least common: Campgrounds may include further amenities: Camping outside a designated campsite may be forbidden by law. It

210-448: A designated area with various facilities; or two, an impromptu area (as one might decide to stop while backpacking or hiking , or simply adjacent to a road through the wilderness). The term 'camp' comes from the Latin word campus , meaning "field". Therefore, a campground typically consists of open areas where a camper can pitch a tent or park a camper . More specifically, a campsite is

252-480: A female householder with no husband present, and 27.90% were non-families. 24.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.99. In the county, the population was spread out, with 25.80% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 26.70% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 15.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

294-407: A long-term basis from the land owner and the lease's own mobile home placed on the pitch. Permanent sites owners lease includes the provision by the land owner of water, sewerage and general site and grounds maintenance. Some holiday parks includes a small campsite for those touring the area, where they can pay to pitch tents or site touring caravans and motorhomes. Touring campsites have full access to

336-659: A nominal fee for the privilege of camping there, to cover expenses, and in the case of an independent campground, to make a profit. However, there are some in North America that do not charge a use fee and rely on sources such as donations and tax dollars. Staying the night in a big-box store parking lot is also common (called " boondocking "), and some retailers welcome RVs to their parking lots. Frequently confused with campsites, campgrounds and RV parks, trailer parks are made up of long term or semi-permanent residents occupying mobile homes, park trailers or RVs. The holiday park

378-577: A one-way loop leading to individual parking spurs next to each campsite. Although he would later continue to write of the effect of campers on nature, submitting a memorandum to the National Forest Service in 1935 entitled “The Trailer Menace,” he had established the basic design for campgrounds still used today. Franklin County, Arkansas Franklin County is a county in Arkansas . As of

420-696: A permit, which may be free, obtainable at visitor centers and ranger stations. Backcountry camping in other areas may not require a permit. Canadians refer to it as crownland camping, or rough camping. Canadian citizens and people who have lived in Canada for at least seven months of the preceding 12-month period can camp for free up to 21 days on any one site in a calendar year. This ensures sites are available to others and helps reduce environmental impacts. The Crownland Atlas (map) provides usage designations and several web pages (map) or blogs provide more details about specific sites. As with camping, campgrounds predated

462-665: A standard house. A standard lodge uses similar materials as a standard caravan such as wood, gypsum board and plywood where the main difference being the extra width. Lodges and Parkhomes can come in sizes up to 22 feet wide and 45 feet long, making them a popular choice with big families and large groups. Holiday homes can be rented on an ad-hoc basis or purchased – caravans can be purchased from around £30,000 while park homes and lodges can cost between £100,000 and £500,000. Once purchased, holiday homes have various ongoing costs including insurance, site fees, local authority rates, utility charges, winterisation and depreciation. Depending on

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504-779: A stop at the Sorghum Hollow Horse Camp which was built and maintained by local horsemen. Ozark National Forest is located in parts of 16 counties. In descending order of forestland they are Newton , Pope , Johnson , Franklin , Crawford , Logan , Baxter , Stone , Madison , Yell , Van Buren , Searcy , Washington , Benton , Conway , and Marion counties. There are local ranger district offices located in Clarksville , Hector , Jasper , Mountain View , Ozark , and Paris . There are five officially designated wilderness areas lying within Ozark National Forest that are part of

546-456: Is a United Kingdom version of the North American trailer park. Created to allow coastal resorts to enable temporary and high-income accommodation to be easily created, under UK planning laws , no residents are permanent, and the park must be wholly shut to all for at least two months each year. All of the mobile homes are either available for rent from the land owner, or pitches are leased on

588-409: Is a single unit, built to a maximum of 14 feet wide. Other types of mobile home include Lodges and Park Homes which are more expensive than caravans and offer more luxurious features. Higher end Lodges can be built using some of the same methods as traditional bricks and mortar buildings and include familiar materials like plasterboard and tongue and groove walls for an end result that's very similar to

630-439: Is known for its fishing. The two largest lakes, Bear Creek Reservoir and Storm Creek Lake, enjoy large populations of Largemouth bass , Crappie , Warmouth , and Channel catfish . Campground Campsite , campground , and camping pitch are all related terms regarding a place used for camping (an overnight stay in an outdoor area). The usage differs between British English and American English. In British English,

672-477: Is land and 11 square miles (28 km ) (1.7%) is water. As of the 2020 United States census , there were 17,097 people, 6,723 households, and 4,537 families residing in the county. As of the 2000 census , there were 17,771 people, 6,882 households, and 4,961 families residing in the county. The population density was 29 inhabitants per square mile (11/km ). There were 7,673 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5.0/km ). The racial makeup of

714-411: Is legal in most of Scotland. In many parts of Canada, "roughing it" or "dormir a la belle etoile" (French) is considered to be wilderness camping on government owned, public land known as crown land and commonly called "the bush". There are no amenities of any kind and typically no development except for possibly logging roads or ATV trails, and few rules beyond the requirement in some provinces to move

756-533: Is thought to be a nuisance, harmful to the environment, and is often associated with vagrancy . However some countries have specific laws and/or regulations allowing camping on public lands (see Freedom to roam ). In the United States, many national and state parks have dedicated campsites and sometimes also allow impromptu backcountry camping by visitors. U.S. National Forests often have established campsites, but generally allow camping anywhere, except within

798-607: The 2020 census , the population was 17,097. The county has two county seats , Charleston and Ozark . The county was formed on December 19, 1837, and named for Benjamin Franklin , American statesman. Franklin County is a damp county, with alcohol sales allowed except in Prairie & Alix townships, and limits on liquor sales in the city of Branch . Franklin County was carved out of Crawford County in December 1837. At that time, Franklin

840-658: The National Wilderness Preservation System . The St. Francis National Forest was established on November 8, 1960 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower . It covers 22,600 acres (91 km) in eastern Arkansas along the Mississippi River , in Lee and Phillips counties, and is one of the smallest national forests in the United States. There are local ranger district offices located in Marianna . The majority of

882-485: The United States census does list Arkansas population based on townships (sometimes referred to as "county subdivisions" or "minor civil divisions"). Townships are also of value for historical purposes in terms of genealogical research. Each town or city is within one or more townships in an Arkansas county based on census maps and publications. The townships of Franklin County are listed below; listed in parentheses are

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924-623: The poverty line , including 16.20% of those under age 18 and 15.70% of those age 65 or over. Over the past few election cycles, Franklin County has trended heavily towards the GOP. The last Democrat (as of 2024) to carry this county was Arkansas native Bill Clinton in 1996. Townships in Arkansas are the divisions of a county. Each township includes unincorporated areas; some may have incorporated cities or towns within part of their boundaries. Arkansas townships have limited purposes in modern times. However,

966-572: The 1890s, probably after 1892 since "Charleston" did not appear in an 1893 railroad map in all capital letters as "OZARK" did. In 1906 the railway was acquired by the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway . In 1917 the line became a backbone of the MoPac , which merged into the Union Pacific Railroad in 1982. The reality television show, The Simple Life , starring Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton

1008-627: The Forest is situated on Crowley's Ridge , but it extends into the low, flat lands along the Mississippi and St. Francis Rivers . St. Francis National Forest is the only place in the National Forest System where the public can enjoy the Mississippi River from the shoreline. While lacking the broad range of recreational activity available in other national forests, St. Francis National Forest

1050-643: The Holiday parks facilities, including clothes washing and showering. Most holiday parks include a central entertainments block, which can include a shop, restaurants, and a multi-purpose theatre used for both stage and activity-based entertainment. Holiday parks vary in size and type, as do the kinds of accommodation available within them. Caravans are a popular choice with holiday makers, and modern varieties come complete with features like double glazing and central heating, cookers, fridges, showers, hot/cold water supplies, electricity and gas mains input. A standard caravan

1092-878: The Ozark National Forest. Scenic 7 Byway offers the greatest variety of Ozark topography and scenic vistas. The Ozark Highlands Byway provides access to the Mulberry River , Big Piney Creek , and Buffalo National River for fishermen and canoeists. The Mount Magazine Byway offers scenic overlooks of the Arkansas River Valley, and the Sylamore Scenic Byway offers a scenic drive to the Blanchard Springs Caverns . Forest headquarters are located in Russellville, Arkansas . The Ozark National Forest encompasses 1,200,000 acres (4,856 km) primarily in

1134-720: The Pedestal Rock Trail and the Alum Cove Natural Bridge Trail and a few wheelchair-accessible trails. In addition to the hiking trails, the forest provides trails designated for horseback riding , canoeing , mountain biking , and all-terrain vehicles . The longest horse trail is the Sylamore Trail with a length of 80 miles (130 km). This trail passes over rocky bluffs, into deep hollows, and across mountain streams. The Huckleberry Mountain Horse Trail has

1176-494: The U.S., backcountry or dispersed camping is common in large undeveloped protected areas. These areas can only be reached on foot, bicycle, canoe or on horseback . The camping areas are usually established campsites or "zones", which have a predetermined maximum number of persons that are allowed to stay in the section per night. Strict regulations are imposed regarding food storage and resource protection. Usually in organized parks or wilderness areas, backcountry campsites require

1218-505: The United States were nothing more than large, dedicated clearings, free of trees, within which to concentrate groups of tourists.” A plant pathologist named Emilio Meinecke, was commissioned to study the effect of motor tourism in the Redwoods in 1929. Meinicke's recommendations explained that instead of allowing campers to park haphazardly within a park, the camper's impact on the environment could be minimized through campground roads forming

1260-542: The automobile. When President Theodore Roosevelt addressed Congress in 1901, he called for the creation of free campgrounds on Federal lands. Already four national parks—Yellowstone, Sequoia, Yosemite, and Mount Rainier—were established and by the time Congress formally established the National Park Service in 1916, America had a dozen national parks. While a handful of campgrounds, both public and private, could be found at tourist destinations, as late as 1936 it

1302-417: The county was 96.17% White , 0.62% Black or African American , 0.80% Native American , 0.26% Asian , 0.06% Pacific Islander , 0.74% from other races , and 1.35% from two or more races. 1.74% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 6,882 households, out of which 32.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.20% were married couples living together, 8.80% had

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1344-597: The economic benefits of a campground in their community. The Denver Civic Association wrote that a campground was just as essential to a town as a railway station. The trailer industry's efforts were effective. The number of campgrounds in the Trailer Travel Magazine's directory of campgrounds doubled to 1,650 by the end of 1936 and promised to double again by the end of 1937. The campgrounds themselves also changed. Martin Hogue wrote, “The first public campgrounds in

1386-533: The holiday home and the park these costs can range from £1,000 to £40,000 per year. Certificated and Certified Locations are smaller privately owned caravan sites which have to be approved by the UK based Camping and Caravanning Club, The Caravan Club, and other organisations). These campsites are normally reserved exclusively for Club members. These smaller campsites are allowed to operate under The Public Health Act 1936 and The Caravan and Control of Development Act 1960. In

1428-516: The majority of the forest. The forest contains five designated wilderness areas and several Wildlife Management Areas . The Ozark Highlands Trail , built and maintained by over 3,000 volunteers, is the longest hiking trail in the forest and extends for 165 miles (270 km) from the Buffalo National River to Lake Fort Smith State Park in the far western portion of the state. The forest also contains several multi-use trails including

1470-531: The scenic Ozark Mountains in northern Arkansas . The forest includes the highest point in Arkansas, Mount Magazine , and Blanchard Springs Caverns . The southern section of the forest lies along the Arkansas River Valley south to the Ouachita Mountains . The forest was created in 1908 by proclamation of President Theodore Roosevelt . The forest is home to over 500 species of trees and woody plants. Hardwoods, predominantly oak and hickory , comprise

1512-406: The site at least 100 metres every 21 days. In North America many campgrounds have facilities for Recreational Vehicles and are also known as RV parks. Similar facilities in the UK are known as Caravan Parks . The Kampgrounds of America (KOA) is a large chain of commercial campgrounds located throughout the United States and Canada. Both commercial and governmental campgrounds typically charge

1554-589: The southern portion of the Forest on ridges and steep south-facing slopes and are dominated by Shortleaf Pine and various oaks , including Post Oak , Blackjack Oak , Eastern Black Oak , White Oak , and Northern Red Oak . The Forest is also home to six different endangered species . Several National Scenic Byways cross the Ozark–St. Francis National Forest, including the Scenic 7 Byway which runs from Missouri to Louisiana , 60 miles (100 km) of which are within

1596-416: Was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.80 males. The median income for a household in the county was $ 30,848, and the median income for a family was $ 36,189. Males had a median income of $ 27,907 versus $ 18,822 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 14,616. About 10.60% of families and 15.20% of the population were below

1638-458: Was filmed in Altus in 2003. As of February 2024 animal rights activists have voted Franklin County, AR most likely to support animal abusers as in the case of James Williams and Williams Plumbing with their attempts at killing a female dog and her puppies. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 620 square miles (1,600 km ), of which 609 square miles (1,580 km )

1680-468: Was reorganized as the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railway . A number of towns were established in the 1890s on the north bank of the river along its right of way. Many farmers purchased land that had been owned by the railway. After complaints about how difficult it was to cross the river at times, a second courthouse was established at Charleston for citizens in the settlements south of the river, sometime in

1722-410: Was significantly larger than it is at present, encompassing part of present-day Logan County which was formed in 1871. Initially, the county had a single courthouse at Ozark. To promote economic growth in the county, federal land grants were made in 1853 to incentivize the construction and operation of the Little Rock and Fort Smith Railroad . From receivership in 1875 after a railroad debt crisis, it

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1764-498: Was still difficult to find places to stop along the route to these parks. Instead, it was common for motorists to pull off the road and set up camp on private property. This practice not only reinforced the negative, nomadic image of RV travelers, it was a detriment to expanding the trailer market. The Trailer Coach Manufacturers Association began to lobby states to establish sanitation standards and worked with civic and business leaders to establish additional campgrounds, emphasizing

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