The Ouachita has two designated national forest scenic byways, Scenic 7 Byway in Arkansas and Talimena Scenic Byway in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Both byways offer you outstanding opportunities to enjoy pleasure driving and scenic viewing.
Brochures are available from forest offices and interpretive outlets.
Byway Arkansas State Highway 7 runs from the Louisiana State line near El Dorado, Arkansas to Diamond City, Arkansas near the Missouri State Line. Approximately 60 miles of the Highway that passes through the Ozark and Ouachita National Forests has been designated by the U.S. Forest Service as part of the National Forest Scenic Byways system. Distinctive mountain scenery and outstanding fall colors can be enjoyed while traveling through the Ouachita and Ozark Mountains on the Scenic 7 Byway. There are numerous recreation areas providing opportunities to camp, hike, mountain bike, canoe, and ride horses along or within a few miles of the highway. These sites are located along Scenic 7 north of Jessieville.