Ash Flat
Around Ash Flat
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Countryside and towns · Arkansas · 44k people
Ash Flat
“Strawberry Country”
Where the hills meet the strawberry fields
Razorback RedOzark Forest GreenSpring River Blue
Welcome to Ash Flat and the surrounding counties! Whether you're here for the fishing, the strawberries, or just the quiet country life, you'll find friendly folks and plenty of outdoor adventures.
Clubs for Ash Flat
No clubs for Ash Flat yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Ash Flat. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Ash Flat. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Mammoth Spring State Park One of the largest springs in the Ozarks, with a historic mill.
- Spring River Clear, spring-fed river popular for canoeing and floating.
- White River Renowned for trout fishing, especially below Bull Shoals Dam.
- Calico Rock Museum and Visitor Center Local history and river lore in a historic river town.
- Outdoors Fishing on the White River
- Outdoors Floating the Spring River
- With kids Visit Mammoth Spring State Park
- With kids Pick strawberries at local farms
- Evenings Local dive bars
- Evenings Friday night fish fries
- Locals love Small-town squares
- Locals love Bait shops
Through the year
- Cave City Strawberry Festival April Celebrates the strawberry harvest with food, crafts, and a parade.
- Fulton County Fair September County fair with livestock shows, carnival rides, and local exhibits.
- Calico Rock Heritage Days October Historic town celebration with music, arts, and river activities.
- Spring River Floatfest June Group float and river cleanup on the Spring River.
- Mammoth Spring Spring Fling May Community festival at the state park with food and games.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. Best time to be out is spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are ideal for outdoor activities.
Talk like a local
- “holler”
- A valley or hollow between hills.
- “crick”
- A creek or small stream.
- “fixin' to”
- About to do something.
Getaways
- Mountain View Ozark Folk Center and folk music heritage.
- Batesville Historic downtown and White River access.
- West Plains Shopping and events in southern Missouri.
- Doniphan Gateway to the Current River for canoeing.
Local flavour
Rooting for Arkansas Razorbacks, Arkansas State Red Wolves, St. Louis Cardinals
Eat and drink
- Strawberry Shortcake Cave City is the Strawberry Capital; the festival is a local institution
- Fried Catfish A staple from the region's rivers and lakes
- Biscuits and Gravy Classic southern breakfast found in every small-town diner
Where people go
- Small-town squares The heart of each community, with courthouses and local shops
- Bait shops Essential stops for fishing and hunting trips
- Hunting and fishing camps Rustic retreats along the rivers and in the woods
- Spring-fed rivers The Spring River and its tributaries, popular for canoeing and trout fishing
- Strawberry fields The agricultural pride of Cave City and surrounding areas
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Nearby
Every areaDoniphanMissouriWhere the rivers carve the hills and the forests breathe.PocahontasArkansasWhere the river meets the ridgeWest PlainsMissouriWhere the hills hold stories and the sunsets linger.BatesvilleArkansasWhere the hills meet the river and the welcome is warm.Mountain ViewArkansasWhere the hills sing and the rivers runMountain HomeArkansasWhere the hills sing and the lakes shimmer.JonesboroArkansasWhere the Delta meets the RidgeParagouldArkansasWhere peaches and Southern hospitality grow
Sharp, Izard and Fulton counties, AR. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.