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Drasco
is a small, unincorporated community in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains of north-central Arkansas. The town of Drasco is just northeast of Greers Ferry Lake, a popular recreational reservoir in the region. Drasco also includes the lakeside community of Tannenbaum. Greers Ferry Lake is actually two bodies of water connected by a water-filled gorge called the Narrows. The area of the two lakes and the Narrows totals about 40,500 acres with a combined shoreline of just over 340 miles. Greers Ferry Lake is a very popular tourism spot. Since the 1970s, many luxurious homes have been built around the lake, and continue to be built. Activities at the lake include cliff diving, boating, fishing, scuba diving, water-skiing and other water-related sports, camping and picnicking. Several campgrounds and boat ramps that offer direct access to the lake. Greers Ferry Lake is nature at its finest, with its pristine water and scenic shoreline. There are 8 marinas around the lake that provide rentals of ski boats, pontoons, fishing rigs, house boats and other personal watercraft. The marinas also sell fishing gear and other supplies and provide boat service. Fish found in Greers Ferry Lake include record-setting walleye and striped bass, and also channel catfish, largemouth and white bass, and crappie. Greers Ferry Lake has consistently been ranked as one of the most pristine lakes in all of North America.
Surrounding areas: Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas (7.0 mi), Greers Ferry Lake, Arkansas (12.8 mi), Millers Point, Arkansas (14.0 mi), Mountain View, Arkansas (18.4 mi), Fairfield Bay, Arkansas (18.9 mi), Lake Bennett, Arkansas (31.0 mi), Calico Rock, Arkansas (34.8 mi)
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Drasco Vacation Rentals
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Drasco Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Quality Inn | 3450 Hwy 25B N | Heber Springs, AR | 11.3 mi. | (501) 362-1000 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 1130 White Dr | Batesville, AR | 20.3 mi. | (870) 698-2700 | | Comfort Suites | 1227 N St Louis St | Batesville, AR | 25.3 mi. | (870) 698-1900 | | Ramada Inn | 1325 N St Louis | Batesville, AR | 25.3 mi. | (870) 698-1800 | | Super 8 Motel Batesville | 1287 N St Louis | Batesville, AR | 25.3 mi. | (870) 793-5888 | | Best Western Hillside Inn | US Highways 65 & 65 Byp | Clinton, AR | 29.0 mi. | (501) 745-4700 | | Super 8 - Clinton | US Hwy 65 South | Clinton, AR | 29.0 mi. | (800) 800-8000 | | Melbourne Motel | Hwy 9 N | Melbourne, AR | 29.0 mi. | (870) 368-4355 | | Super 8 Motel Searcy | 1200 Truman Baker Dr | Searcy, AR | 29.4 mi. | (501) 268-8988 |
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Drasco Weather & Climate
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The northern highlands region of Arkansas has a humid subtropical climate, with some areas bordering on humid continental. Four seasons include hot, humid summers, mild to cool, dry winters and warm springs and falls. The northern region doesn't border the Gulf of Mexico, but it's still close enough for the large, warm body of water to influence the weather. Annual precipitation throughout the state averages between 40 to 60 inches; somewhat wetter in the south and drier in the northern part of the state. Snowfall is common in the north half of the state, which usually gets several snowfalls each winter. Arkansas is known for extreme weather, such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail, snow and ice storms.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
45°F |
26°F |
3.30 in. |
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| February |
52°F |
30°F |
3.59 in. |
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| March |
60°F |
38°F |
5.05 in. |
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| April |
70°F |
47°F |
5.02 in. |
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| May |
77°F |
55°F |
5.00 in. |
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| June |
85°F |
64°F |
3.87 in. |
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| July |
90°F |
69°F |
3.42 in. |
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| August |
90°F |
67°F |
2.90 in. |
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| September |
83°F |
60°F |
4.10 in. |
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| October |
72°F |
48°F |
4.21 in. |
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| November |
59°F |
38°F |
5.92 in. |
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| December |
49°F |
30°F |
4.68 in. |
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Drasco Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Batesville Regional airport (BVX) located about 17 miles east of Drasco in Batesville, Arkansas, the Searcy Municipal airport (SRC) located approximately 31 miles south of Drasco in Searcy, Arkansas, the Hazen Municipal airport (6M0) located roughly 63 miles south of Drasco in Hazen, Arkansas, Adams Field (LIT) located around 64 miles south of Drasco in Little Rock, Arkansas, the Jonesboro Municipal airport (JBR) located about 74 miles east of Drasco in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and finally the Stuttgart Municipal airport (SGT) located approximately 74 miles south of Drasco in Stuttgart, Arkansas.
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Drasco Attractions
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| | | Water Parks |
| Wild River Country | North Little Rock | AR | 62.8 mi. | | | White Water | Branson | MO | 99.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Lost Creek Golf Club | Heber Springs | AR | 11.4 mi. | | | Thunderbird Country Club | Heber Springs | AR | 11.4 mi. | | | Pine Hills Golf Course | Mountain View | AR | 17.7 mi. | | | Batesville Municipal Golf Course | Batesville | AR | 19.1 mi. | | | Big Creek Golf & Country Club | Mountain Home | AR | 19.8 mi. | | | Twin Lakes Golf Club | Mountain Home | AR | 19.8 mi. | | | Red River Golf Club | Clinton | AR | 29.0 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Jacksonport State Park | | AR | 35.8 mi. | |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Memphis Zoological Garden and Aquarium | Memphis | TN | 112.2 mi. | |
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