St. Francis Scenic Byway

This scenic byway, comprised of Phillips County Roads 239 and 217, along with Lee County Road 221, is located in the St. Francis National Forest between the cities of Marianna and Helena/West Helena. This winding route is located atop Crowley’s Ridge for more than 21 miles and is the designated Great River Road. Look for the green and white pilot wheel markers.

Getting There & Details

Phone
(870) 295-5278
Website
www.fs.fed.us/oonf/ozark/recreation
Map
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More Things to Do

Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Marianna Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

General Robert E. Lee Monument

Directions: City Park

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Patterson Branch Historical Marker

Directions: Two miles east of Marianna Site of where the first child of Anglo-Saxon parents…

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

St. Francis National Forest

At just over 20,000 acres, the St. Francis is known for the diversity of its…

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