Jasper Area
New Blaine, Arkansas
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- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
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Directions
From New Blaine, Arkansas
- Head northeast on State Hwy 197/State Hwy 197 Loop toward Evelyn Ln (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto AR-22 E (15.7 mi)
- Turn left onto AR-27 N/AR-7 N/Union StContinue to follow AR-27 N/AR-7 N(14.1 mi)
- Turn left onto AR-7 N/Camp StContinue to follow AR-7 N(32.0 mi)
- Keep left to continue on AR-16 W/AR-7 N (10.5 mi)
- Keep right to continue on AR-7 N/State Hwy 7 (14.5 mi)
- Turn right onto AR-7 N/Court StContinue to follow AR-7 NDestination will be on the left(5.7 mi)
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