Ozark

An Arkansas River city, Ozark represents small-town living surrounded by unspoiled mountains, rivers, forests and lakes. The quintessential square is filled with window store fronts full of antique and gift shops, crape myrtle shrubs in bloom summer through fall, and a park across from the courthouse. Murals can be found throughout the city. Evening brings on the beautiful lights on an arching bridge that reflect off the river. Ozark Lake and the Arkansas River provide plenty of fishing opportunities. Tree-shaded Aux Arc Park stretches along the river from the Ozark Lock and Dam and has a playground, campsites, boat launching ramps and other facilities. Within miles of Ozark are the Mulberry River and White Rock Mountain Recreation Area in the Ozark National Forest.Located on Interstate 40, Ozark is 5 miles from Arkansas Wine Country, about 40 miles from Fort Smith and about 120 miles from Little Rock.

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Byrd’s Adventure Center of the Ozarks

Canoeing and kayaking on the Mulberry River, hiking on the Ozark Highlands Trail, mountain biking, rock climbing for all levels of experience, motorcycle trails and races, horse trails, four-wheel drive…

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Things to Do in Ozark

Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Pig Trail Scenic Byway

The route includes 19 miles of Ark. 23 from the south boundary of the Ozark…

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Mulberry River

Considered one of the state's wildest rivers during spring. From its beginnings in the Ozarks…

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Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Ozark Bridge

Spanning the Arkansas River as Scenic Hwy. 23, this structure is listed as one of…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Ozark Area Depot Museum

Details the history of Ozark.

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Ozark Lake

As the Arkansas River flows through the state, it reaches its northern-most point in a…

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