The Solar Eclipse of 2024

Searcy County is "The Best Place on Earth" to view the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse, so says California author Amanda Rose! April 8th, 2024 as we will see a Total Solar eclipse here in the gorgeous Arkansas Ozarks! Why? Naturally Dark Night Skies, the Buffalo National River, Ozark Mountain Spring Scenery, Abundant Waterfalls, Great Trails, Live Music, Great Food, Great Airport & Fly-in Destination, etc. 

Outside Magazine has named the Buffalo National River as one of the Seven Best Places to see the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse! Top Seven in the World! Searcy County hosts approximately 48 miles of the Buffalo National River and it's ALL IN 100% TOTALITY! Of course the Dark Skies of the Buffalo National River should make us a stellar location! From Leslie to Pindall, Witts Springs to Harriet, Snowball to Oxley, St. Joe to Gilbert, Big Flat to Marshall! We are ALL IN! Come to Searcy County for the eclipse! Eclipse website: https://searcycountyarkansas.org/.../the-solar-eclipse.../ Outside Story: https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/advice/total-solar-eclipse/

People from all over the world are already making plans for this spectacular event! Event planners are underway to ensure that Searcy County will be a great place from which to view the eclipse.

And don't wait until 2024 to make your lodging reservations. Historically, hotels, cabin rentals, lodges, RV parks, and campgrounds sell out months in advance as people come to have ringside seats. 1.3 million visits to the Buffalo River in 2022!

Eclipse Lodging for 4-8 April 2024: 100% Totality!

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Leslie/Oxley, Arkansas Vacancy

Cherry St. Cottage -- 870-504-1979

Oak Street Cottage -- 870-504-1979
The H.D. William's House -- 501-764-7979 NO VACANCY

Ozark Mountaintop Lodge & Retreat -- (501) 940-4992

Pine Groves Trail (RV) -- 870-447-2367

Kevin's Guest House -- 8704487505 NO VACANCY

Crown Mountain Canvas -- (870) 262-9203 Three tipi spots available from $200 to $400 per spot. One RV spot available, full hookup- water, power, and septic. $300. Fire pits and firewood available with all four spots. Stem Rock Natural Area is within walking distance! No pets. The tipis are a glamping experience, so beds, bedding, seating, lighting, etc Think of it like going to a hotel- you just need your luggage, toiletries, and eats/drinks.

Ace Promotions LLC would like to invite you to our BEAUTIFUL Eclipse Campground April 2024 for the Totality Solar Eclipse where you can experience some great Southern Hospitality before you experience the AWESOME Total Solar Eclipse on April 8th, 2024. https://forms.gle/Wuas8yhpsbcpgzJ49 Facebook @ Campbell Rd Eclipse Campgrounds. Cindi Silor owner of Ace Promotions LLC & Campbell Rd Eclipse Campgrounds, (870) 221-1997

Country Living -- 8705040143 NO VACANCY

Cove Creek Cottage & RV Park - 870-447-2599

Nana's Eclipse Campsites Leslie, AR are taking reservations now! 40 acres of primitive campsites for campers & tents.
RV/Camper: 25x50 3 nights(Fri, Sat, Sun) $2,000 + tax
: Add-on Thurs night $500 + tax
: Add-on Monday night April 8th FREE
Tents: 30x30
: 3 nights(Fri, Sat, Sun) $1,200 + tax
: Add-on Thurs night $300 + tax
: Add-on Monday night April 8th FREE
Accepting Venmo (@shantal_fikes), Cashapp ($ShantalFikes), or PayPal (@ShantalFikes).
For any questions or special requests: Email: shantal_fikes@yahoo.com Call: (870) 213-5702 #searcycounty

Marshall/Snowball, Arkansas Vacancy

Ozark Cabin on Massey Farms -- AirBnB Only -- 870-476-3149   

The Downtown Apartments -- (501) 940-2027

Nanny's Place -- (501) 940-2027

The Old Snowball House -- (870) 715-7255 NO VACANCY

Grandma's House Guest Rental  -- (870) 448-7731

Cozy Buffalo River Cabin -- (501) 247-5416

Stargazer Cabin -- AirBnB only

Ratchford Farms -- VRBO only -- (501) 362-4461

Happy Hawk Cabin--AirBnB Only

Boston Mountain Pizza & RV Park -- (870) 448-3151

The Stone Cottage -- 870-448-7361 

The Hippie House -- 870-504-3339

Victory Ranch Cabin -- 870-448-6777

The Bunkhouse -- (870) 504-1295

Mountaintop Cottage -- (870) 504-1711

Magnolia House -- 870-448-7856 Hot Tub

Fox Trot Cabins -- (870) 577-2471

Baker Cabin  -- 870-448-3336

Windstorm Cabin of Parker Creek Bend Cabins -- 844-712-2246

Back Porch Haven -- 870-448-7389

St. Joe/Pindall, Arkansas Vacancy

Bear Creek Log Cabins -- Also RV (870) 448-5926 Cabins - NO VACANCY

Buffalo River Lodge -- (877) 215-7788

Kindling Trail Cabin -- (870) 448-3210

Triple D Cabins -- (479) 903-2238

The Buffalo Bungalo at St. Joe -- VBRO.com -- (870) 530-2246

Rustic Roots at Taylor Farms - Ozarks Cabin -- 870-448-5555

Billie's RV Sites - RV & Parking -870-365-8294

Nature's Loft -- 501-208-1248 Hot Spa

Paddle N Play Hideway - 

Full View Farms RV Camping - fullviewfarms@gmail.com

Buffalo River Outfitters - 11 Cabins - 870-439-2244

Humming Pines RV Campground - 12 RV Sites - 870-232-6343

Buffalo National River - Tyler Bend Visitor Center

Plan Your Visit - Buffalo National River (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Gilbert, Arkansas Vacancy

Buffalo Camping and Canoeing -- (870) 439-2888

Buffalo River Cabin -- (501) 912-5662

Gilbert RV Campground -- (870) 439-2111

Anna's House -- (870) 448-6289 NO VACANCY

The Loft -- (870) 688-1341 Hot Tub

Cool River Cottage -- 501-282-9518

Sky Hawk Ridge -- 870-365-9457

Blue Canoe Cabin -- 501-944-2474

Harriet/Big Flat, Arkansas Vacancy

Buffalo River Retreat -- (501) 602-8413

Dogwood Hills Guest Farm -- (870) 448-4870 Hot Tub. Booking only by phone. Incredible farm dining Open to General Public as well! Offering breakfast and dinner daily from the 4th- 9th. Events planned!

Shepherd of the Ozarks -- (817) 310-0280

Beulah Cabin Rental -- (870) 448-7280

Starlight Cabin at Three Hollows Farm -- (512) 674-5464

Shelton's Big Flat Getaway (Also RV) -- (870) 448-7435

Rustic Pine Cabin -- (870) 204-2197

Huckleberry Ridge Cabins -- (870) 448-2000

Witts Springs, Arkansas Vacancy

Drewry House -- (870) 496-2242

Boston Mountain Horse Camp (RV) -- (870) 504-1165

Area AttractionsAttractions | Searcy County Chamber of Commerce (searcycountyarkansas.org)

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**Events for 4-8 April 2024

Leslie/Oxley

Jonnie W. Comedy - Home - Ozark Heritage Arts Center 6 April, 6 PM

NASA Livestream - Ozark Heritage Arts Center 8 April

Marshall/Snowball

Searcy County Quilt Show, 5-6 April at the Searcy County Civic Center in Marshall, Theme is Solar E "clips" 

* The Wiede Family Traditional Folk Music Show, 5-6 April, Veteran's Hall in Marshall

Witts Springs

Witts Springs Music Event, 4-6 April, 6pm, at the Witts Springs School, Nothin' Fancy, Carolina Mendoza! Nothin Fancy is a Grammy nominated band from Virginia.

Dustin Reid Memorial ATV Poker Run, Sat. April 6th. Registration 7:30-9:00am. Call (870) 496-2440. 

Boston Mountain Eclipse Challenge in Witts Springs Arkansas for April 7th & 8th 2024! Hosted by Witts Springs Community Voices and Hill Country Cycling Club. This event will culminate on Monday April 8th 2024 with the viewing of the eclipse from an amazing location! Four person team cycling event using the 50 mile Lick Fork Route. Five fun challenges along the route. Start gathering your tribe for this event! More details to come!

* Searcy County Barn Quilt Self-Driving Tour! 37 Hand-painted quilt blocks! Enter Trail #2, The Searcy County Quilt Trail——-sponsored by Greater Searcy County Chamber – Arkansas Quilt Trails

* Searcy County Museums! Buffalo River Historic Jail & Museum  St. Joe Depot Historical Museum 

Buffalo River Art Gallery   Brick House Artisans   Morrisette Pottery of Leslie