Mount Magazine Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

Paris, to the north, is the closest full-service community where the basic necessities for travel are available. To the south 12 miles is the community of Havana, which provides limited services.

The State of Arkansas State Parks/Forest Service partnership maintains four existing scenic overlooks along the north slope of Mt. Magazine. Other recreation facilities include:

  • East End, Greenfield and Brown Springs picnic areas
  • Cameron Bluff campground, the lodge site and overlook
  • Mt. Magazine and Signal Hill hiking trails
  • Access to the 10.8 mile hiking trail to Cove Lake, Petit Jean Overlook, Cameron Bluff Overlook Area
  • Numerous vistas of the Arkansas and Petit Jean River Valleys
Service Description Service Description
Camping

Camping

Camping is available in the Mount Magazine Ranger District.

Links to reserveUSA.com for campground reservations in the Ozark National Forest:

Information

Information

There is an authoritative information center along this byway.

Restrooms

Restrooms

There are toilet facilities along this byway.

Retail

Retail

There are places to shop along this byway.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Seasons

High Season

Spectacular fall foliage in October draws many visitors to the byway.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Mount Magazine Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
Arkansas