The Fall 2026 East Basecamp will be held on the Barton’s private property (35°46’11.9″N 92°59’22.6″W) on October 2, 3, and 4. (Please note that this is a new location.) Free camping will be available starting Thursday evening. Commuting each day is also an option for some.

If you plan to camp, please bring your camping gear. There is some indoor space available for sleeping in a bunk house and cabin, but it is very limited. Please send an email to brentu@ozarkhighlandstrail.com to inquire about sleeping in the bunk house or cabin. Shower space is also very limited, but the property is next to Richland Creek, so you will be able to wash off in the creek. Cell service is limited/non-existent, but wifi will be available.

OHTA will provide BREAKFAST (Fri, Sat, Sun), LUNCH (Fri, Sat, Sun), and DINNER (Fri, Sat) for all participants. (If you have dietary restrictions, please bring your own food as we will not be able to accommodate.) Water, soda, and tea will be available. Bring your own adult beverages.

Hard hats, safety gear, and maintenance implements will be provided. Members and nonmembers are welcome. Please remember to bring your lawn chairs because after the workday, base camp becomes a social event filled with conversation, giveaways, and plenty of laughter while sitting around the fire with people who enjoy similar things.

We need individuals to help in many ways both in camp and on the trail. On the trail, volunteers will be needed to serve as loppers, sawyers, trimmers, and swampers (aka, sawyer helpers). Or, if you’d prefer to stay at camp and help out there, you can help with cooking, cleaning, picking up around camp, and/or with shuttling volunteers to various locations on the OHT. Whatever you choose to do, it will be very greatly appreciated!

Each day of trail work will begin with a meeting at 8:30 a.m. so volunteers can be informed of their assigned locations on the trail and what their tasks will entail.

If you plan on attending, please sign up ASAP using the link below to help with our planning.

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