Heaven’s Gate seems remote yet is easily accessible to the busy outside world. Only 40 miles from Mena, Arkansas, 18 miles from the quaint town of Talihina, and mere miles from the beautiful, scenic Talimena Drive. Nestled in the beautiful Winding Stair Mountains, Ouachita National Forest and adjacent to the ever-changing Billy Creek. Heaven’s Gate offers up to 16 campsites with electric and...

Billy Creek Recreation Area is a beautiful campground located in the Ouachita Mountains. The camping area lies along a small stream, which provides a great spot to fish for sunfish in the small pools. Billy Creek Trail starts here and climbs to the top of Winding Stair Mountain. Visitors can choose from two trail loops either 8 or 15 miles long. The trail intersects the Ouachita National...