Overview
Scenic and quaint are two words that well describe Jasper. Located in Newton County, the small town is surrounded by the natural beauty where the nation's first national river, the Buffalo, begins to flow. More than one third of the county is owned by some government entity (National Park Service, U.S.D.A. Forest Service, State of Arkansas and county government). The area is packed with outdoor opportunities like hiking, canoeing, caving, rock climbing, fishing, hunting, mountain biking and horseback riding. A herd of about 450 elk roam the Buffalo River corridor at Boxley Valley, Steel Creek, Kyle's Landing, Erbie, Ozark, Pruitt, and even on private lands, and Newton County is known as the Elk Capital 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.
- HRO Boone County Airport, Harrison — 18 mi away. Directions
- BKG Branson Airport, Branson — 36 mi away. Directions
- TUL Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa — 151 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Food for you
Ozark Cafe is the most popular restaurant in Jasper and a must visit.
What to ask about, for your diet
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Do
Eat
Ozark Cafe is the most popular restaurant in Jasper and a must visit.
Nearby
Harrison
City / town · 5 listings · 16 mi away
Ozark National Forest
Park · 2 listings · 24 mi away
Huntsville
City / town · 2 listings · 31 mi away
Yellville
City / town · 4 listings · 32 mi away
Berryville
City / town · 33 mi away
Clarksville
City / town · 41 mi away
Eureka Springs
City / town · 50 listings · 41 mi away
Bull Shoals
City / town · 4 listings · 42 mi away
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