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Jasper
is a small town in northwestern Arkansas' Newton County. As of the 2010 census, the population was 466 residents. The town of Jasper is part of the Harrison micropolitan area. The community is a quaint, picturesque mountain town, at the headwaters of the Buffalo River. More than one-third of Newton County is owned by either the National Park Service, U.S.D.A. Forest Service, State of Arkansas or county government. The area offers lots of outdoor recreational opportunities like hiking, canoeing, caving, rock climbing, fishing, hunting, mountain biking and horseback riding. Jasper is known as the Elk Capital of Arkansas. A herd of about 450 elk roam the Buffalo River corridor at Boxley Valley, Steel Creek, Kyles Landing, Erbie, Ozark, Pruitt, and on private lands. American Cowboy Magazine named Jasper as one of their "Five Spots for Family Reunions" in September 2012. Jasper has a pretty downtown square with a courthouse in the middle and gazebos on the grounds. The annual Buffalo River Elk Festival takes place here. Arkansas Scenic Byway 7, the states first national scenic byway, cuts through the heart of the county, running north and south. The city of Harrison is about 20 miles from Jasper and Russellville and Branson are 60 miles away.
Surrounding areas: Mount Judea, Arkansas (9.2 mi), Cave Creek, Arkansas (12.8 mi), Harrison, Arkansas (15.9 mi), St Joe, Arkansas (21.0 mi), Witts Springs, Arkansas (24.4 mi), Yellville, Arkansas (31.8 mi)
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Jasper Vacation Rentals
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Jasper Hotels and Resorts
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| Cliff House Inn | HCR 31 Box 85 | Jasper, AR | | (870) 446-2292 | | Comfort Inn | 1210 Hwy 62-65 N | Harrison, AR | 15.9 mi. | (870) 741-7676 | | Days Inn | 1425 North Hwy 62/65 | Harrison, AR | 15.9 mi. | (870) 391-3297 | | Holiday Inn Express | 117 E Hwy 43 | Harrison, AR | 15.9 mi. | (870) 741-3636 | | Super 8 Motel | 1330 Hwy 62/65 N | Harrison, AR | 15.9 mi. | (870) 741-1741 | | Holiday Inn | 816 N Main | Harrison, AR | 16.5 mi. | (870) 741-2391 |
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| Harrison House Bed & Breakfast | 205 Jerry Ave | Harrison, AR | 17.9 mi. | (870) 741-6946 |
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Jasper Weather & Climate
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Northern Arkansas is an area of rugged hills and deep valleys. This area is the coolest and driest part of the state. It also receives the most snow than any other part of the state, and may also receive sleet and freezing rain. This region generally receives several inches of snow each year due to the proximity to the plains states and the higher elevations. Summers are hot and humid, with frequent thunderstorms. Arkansas is known for being in the path of tornadoes. Also, while being far enough away from the coast to be safe from a direct hit from a hurricane, the state can often get the remnants of a tropical system which dumps tremendous amounts of rain in a short time and often spawns smaller tornadoes.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
40°F |
21°F |
2.76 in. |
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| February |
46°F |
26°F |
2.80 in. |
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| March |
54°F |
33°F |
4.64 in. |
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| April |
62°F |
42°F |
4.11 in. |
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| May |
69°F |
52°F |
5.86 in. |
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| June |
77°F |
61°F |
4.07 in. |
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| July |
82°F |
66°F |
3.32 in. |
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| August |
82°F |
65°F |
3.29 in. |
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| September |
75°F |
57°F |
3.93 in. |
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| October |
65°F |
47°F |
3.48 in. |
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| November |
53°F |
34°F |
5.09 in. |
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| December |
43°F |
25°F |
3.76 in. |
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Jasper Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Boone County airport (HRO) located about 17 miles north of Jasper in Harrison, Arkansas, Drake Field (FYV) located approximately 54 miles west of Jasper in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Rogers Municipal Carter Field (ROG) located roughly 57 miles northwest of Jasper in Rogers, Arkansas, and finally the Northwest Arkansas Regional airport (XNA) located around 65 miles west of Jasper in Fayetteville Springdale, Arkansas.
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Jasper Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Celebration City | Branson | MO | 44.0 mi. | | | Silver Dollar City | Branson | MO | 44.0 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| White Water | Branson | MO | 44.0 mi. | | | Wild River Country | North Little Rock | AR | 100.1 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Rock Springs Golf & Athletic Club | Harrison | AR | 15.4 mi. | | | Harrison Country Club | Harrison | AR | 18.0 mi. | | | Lost Mine Golf Course | Silver Hill | AR | 25.1 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Lost Valley State Park | | AR | 10.3 mi. | | | Withrow Springs State Park | | AR | 31.9 mi. | | | Buffalo River State Park | | AR | 34.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Gallery Mint Museum | Eureka Springs | AR | 41.0 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Living Word National Bible Museum | Branson | MO | 44.0 mi. | (History) | | Arkansas Tech University of Prehistory and History | Russellville | AR | 50.5 mi. | (History) | | ATU Museum of Prehistory and History | Russellville | AR | 50.5 mi. | (History) | | University of Arkansas Museum | Fayetteville | AR | 54.4 mi. | (History) | | Rogers Historical Museum | Rogers | AR | 56.6 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Dickerson Park Zoo | Springfield | MO | 83.6 mi. | |
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