Reddit reviews Arkansas Atlas & Gazetteer (Delorme Atlas & Gazetteer Series) (Paperback) - Common

It's been my experience that the off-roading opportunities close to town are hit or miss. You probably don't want to go tearing down powerline trails without 4wd or some rescue plans. There's a deer lease out HWY 10 that's sometimes open, but it may be frowned upon. There's no purple paint or signs that I've seen, but it's usually gated.

If you go keep following 10 all the way out to HWY 9, though, you can be reasonably sure you can handle most of the forest roads out in the Ouachitas, as long as you use your head and stick to the main roads. South on 9 from the intersection will take you to the turn-off for a designated "off-road" auto-tour. There are miles of tame forest service roads out there, and the Flatside Wilderness is truly spectacular. Here's a little inspiration from my recent adventures!

Head north and it's a similar story in the Ozark National Forest. Most of the Forest Service roads will be fine. Get yourself an Arkansas Gazeteer for those areas where cell service might be spotty. It does a pretty good job labeling roads, too (forest, unimproved, etc.). It's your adventure. You can make it as wild as you want, but there are lots of dirt and gravel back-roads all over the state. I imagine you could get from Lake Village to Bentonville with very limited asphalt, if you set your mind to it. If you're going alone, or even without another vehicle in your party, it's probably a good idea to tell somebody where you're heading and when you expect to be back. Be safe!