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Things To Do In Jasper Arkansas

Jasper is considered the upper Buffalo River.  Below is a list of several places to visit and thing to do while visiting this area.

Float trips: Several sections like Pruitt → Hasty (7 miles) are popular for canoeing/kayaking.

Pruitt is a well-known swimming area along the Buffalo River.

Hiking Trails

Lost Valley Trail: ~2.4 mi round-trip, easy to moderate. Leads through a box canyon, to caves, waterfalls, and a bluff shelter.

Hemmed-in-Hollow: Longer and more challenging (~5 miles), but leads to one of the tallest waterfalls between the Rockies and Appalachians.

Hawksbill Crag (Whitaker Point): Very scenic bluff-top outcrop with sweeping valley views.

Triple Falls: A short (.5 mi) hike to a double (or triple) waterfall.

Round Top Mountain Trail: Near Jasper (2.4 mi south on Hwy 7) — about 3 miles of loops, great views.

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Sam’s Throne: Short hike, bluff views over Big Creek Valley.

Sweden Creek Natural Area: Features waterfalls, wildflowers, and bluff lines.

Elk & Wildlife Viewing

Drive portions of Hwy 43 and Hwy 21 through Boxley Valley for elk sightings.

Rock Climbing

Horseshoe Canyon Ranch offers world-class sandstone climbing.

Zip-lining

Jeep / Off-Road Tours

Scenic Point: Located ~3.6 miles south of Jasper on Hwy 7. From its lookout tower, you can see over 40 miles, including into Missouri on a clear day.

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Dining & Local Flavor

Ozark Café: Historic café in Jasper’s downtown square. A town staple.

Use a highway map of Arkansas or a printed park map when navigating — NPS warns that GPS can lead people onto unpaved or misleading roads.

National Park Service

Pruitt Trailhead: Off Highway 7. Picnic area, river access, trail to Buffalo River.

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Round Top Mountain Trail: 2.4 miles south of Jasper on Hwy 7.

Best Time to Visit

Spring–Fall: Ideal for hiking, floating, and wildlife viewing.

Summer: Swimming holes like Pruitt are great, but check water levels.

June: If you're interested in the Elk Festival.

Maps: Even if you're using GPS, carry a paper map.