Overview
Fairfield Bay is a resort town in the Ozarks Region of Arkansas.
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Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 31°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Apr and May. (climate data from nearby Little Rock)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LIT Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field, Little Rock — 60 mi away. Directions
- HRO Boone County Airport, Harrison — 67 mi away. Directions
- MEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport, Memphis — 135 mi away (major hub). Directions
The closest airport to Fairfield Bay is Little Rock National Airport (LIT) .
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
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Get in
The closest airport to Fairfield Bay is Little Rock National Airport (LIT) .
From Little Rock, take Interstate 40 west to Conway, then US Route 65 to Clinton, and finally Arkansas State Route 16 to Fairfield Bay.
See
- Blanchard Caverns are close enough to drive to and they are well worth the trip. An elevator takes you over 200 feet into the caverns and it is truly beautiful.
Do
Horseback riding on a guided trail is a good time for the family.
Rafting on the White River can be done; it is fairly cheap and a good time for all involved.
There are golf courses for golfers.
Sleep
Wyndham Fairfield Bay Resort 109 Fairfield Blvd., 501-884-3333.
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Batesville
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Searcy
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