Peak Time for Fall Leaves in Jasper, Arkansas: 2023
Fall has finally reached Arkansas, raising the question: “When is the best time to see Fall leaves in the Ozarks?” According to The Smoky Mountains Region’s yearly Fall Foliage Prediction Map, the peak time to see Fall colors in the Ozarks is around October 31st. This date aligns with last year’s prediction and the time of year most locals recommend. Anyone planning a visit to Jasper between October 27th - November 3rd will likely see peak Fall foliage colors in the Ozarks.
Peak Fall foliage in Arkansas. Image via SmokyMountains.com
Looking for some great places to see the autumn colors? Check out our list of 10 Places to Visit within 5 Minutes of Jasper. (Complete with Google Maps links to each location for easy directions!) Our favorite hiking spot located close to Jasper is Round Top Mountain Trail. Situated approximately 2 miles to the south of Jasper along HWY 7, Round Top Mountain Trail offers an easy and convenient hiking trail with some beautiful overlooks. It is the perfect place to explore before or after your dining and shopping experience in Jasper. You can enjoy Round Top Mountain Trail every day, from the break of dawn until dusk, and there's a well-maintained parking area conveniently located adjacent to the trailhead.
Aerial photo of the Fall colors in downtown Jasper, Arkansas.
Continue your journey just 1 mile farther south along HWY 7, and you'll arrive at Scenic Point, an absolute must-visit spot during the autumn season. Scenic Point offers an awe-inspiring panoramic vista of the Ozark Mountains. Additionally, it boasts a fun lookout tower you can walk up and plenty of easy access parking.
Beautiful Fall foliage in the Ozark Mountains near Jasper, Arkansas.
If you are looking for a paved walking trail that is wheelchair accessible, check out the Koen Experimental Forest. Along the trail you can see 34+ different kinds of trees and plants, all identified and labeled along the trail. The trail access road is located just 3 miles north of Jasper on HWY 7.
Drone photo by Ozark Drones of the Fall leaves near Jasper, Arkansas.
While you're enjoying your Fall visit, be sure to stop by Yeager’s Junction Quik Stop to pick up “Jasper”, the esteemed Official Mascot of the Buffalo National River! “Jasper” is a plush American Buffalo with an exceptionally soft texture. You can find “Jasper” along with many other Buffalo National River items in Yeager’s Junction Quik Stop or in our JasperArkansas.com Gift Shop.
