Jacksonport State Park
Jacksonport State Park is a 164.7-acre (66.7 ha) Arkansas state park in Jackson County, Arkansas in the United States. It is 5 mi west of Newport. Its history begins in 1965.
A museum, 5 mi west of Newport
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Batesville, 20 miles northwest. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Memphis
Memphis is about 84 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 72–84°. When to go ↓
Established in 1965
Jacksonport State Park dates from 1965. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Each month’s highs and lows around Jacksonport are below.
Jacksonport State Park
Jacksonport State Park is a 164.7-acre (66.7 ha) Arkansas state park in Jackson County, Arkansas in the United States. The park contains the 1872 Jacksonport courthouse which served as the home of county government from 1872-1892. Furnished with regional items of historical significance, tours of the courthouse are available. Jacksonport served as an important steamboat stop and trading center at the confluence of the White River and Black River, until being bypassed by the Iron Mountain and Southern Railroad shortly after becoming the county seat.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1965
- Area
- 165 acres
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1970)
Nights near Jacksonport State Park
The first towns with rooms are Newport (4) and Batesville (7), and Jonesboro has the most rooms in the area (38).
Jonesboro
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
83,296 people
38 mi east of Jacksonport
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Jacksonport | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 5 mi east | 5 min | 4 4 hotels | 8,193 | $163K | D |
| Batesville | 20 mi northwest | 30 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 RV park | 11,860 | $164K | C− |
| Tuckerman | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 1 1 hotel | 1,649 | $103K | B− |
| Southside | 19 mi west | 30 min | 3 1 hotel · 2 RV parks | 4,274 | $151K | — |
| Sulphur Rock | 13 mi northwest | 20 min | 1 1 RV park | 655 | — | — |
| Bald Knob | 27 mi southwest | 40 min | 5 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 2,548 | $142K | — |
| Bradford | 17 mi southwest | 25 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 684 | $90K | — |
| McCrory | 27 mi south | 40 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 1,440 | $89K | C− |
| Jonesboro | 38 mi east | 1 hr | 38 27 hotels · 6 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 RV parks | 83,296 | $223K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Jacksonport
Other well-known places within 54 miles.
54 mi CaveBlanchard Springs Caverns
34 mi MuseumPowhatan Historic State Park
47 mi MuseumEddie Mae Herron Center & MuseumPhoto credits
Blanchard Springs Caverns: Eric Hunt, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Powhatan Historic State Park: Thomas R Machnitzki ([email protected]), CC BY 3.0 · Eddie Mae Herron Center & Museum: Asimov72455, CC BY-SA 3.0
Questions about Jacksonport
What town is Jacksonport State Park near?
Newport, AR, about 5 miles east.
When is the best time to visit Jacksonport State Park?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 72–84°.
How far is Jacksonport State Park from Memphis?
About 84 miles southeast of Memphis, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Jacksonport State Park?
Jonesboro Municipal (JBR), about 40 miles away. The nearest big hub is Frederick W. Smith (MEM), about 86 miles.
Where should I stay near Jacksonport State Park?
Newport (5 mi, 4 places to stay), Batesville (20 mi, 7 places to stay) and Jonesboro (38 mi, 38 places to stay).
What locals in Newport say
Be the first to share a tip in Newport’s Town Square.
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