Near Fayetteville in Devils Den State Park.

twig, bud pics?

Might be chestnut oak.

Persimmon? I assume you looked up and no fruit still hanging.?

Walnut

That is what I'd say, but Joe is in the running too!

Persimmon right there. It should have skinny terminal twigs on it.

Ash or persimmon

Gum tree

I am going with black gum. If not then persimmon.

I'm thinking persimmon also but on the persimmon trees I see the bark is more regular squares. Persimmons have male and female flowers normally on separate trees so not all trees produce fruit.

I'm torn between a persimmon or walnut but I'll go with walnut. I agree with epd. Bark doesn't appear uniform enough for persimmon

I agree with White Marlin...

Not an Ash tree.

What does the tree look like! Leaf would help.

I'm guessing persimmon tree

The bark on the common persimmon tree is very similar to alligator skin. It is thick with short furrows that form square block ridges. The unique bark texture and dark brown to black color create beautiful winter interest in a landscape.

oak

Black Tupelo

Not a perfect match, but does look like Persimmon to me.

Post oak.

Google post oak bark images

North American firewood tree