The United States Congress designated the Caney Creek Wilderness Area in 1975 and it now has a total of 14,460 acres. For a complete listing of public laws and further information on district offices, click here. Wilderness Located on the southern edge of Ouachita National Forest, Caney Creek Wilderness protects a rugged and lovely portion of the Ouachita Mountains. From heights above 2,000 feet in the east, Short Creek and Caney Creek flow all the way across the area before plunging into the Cossatot River on the western boundary. Along the creeks you'll find beech, large pines, and bottomland hardwoods.
Sharp ridges separate the creeks and offer splendid views of the surrounding region.
Occasional sandstone outcroppings dot the landscape.