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RedfieldRedfield, Arkansas

Skip as a base: Redfield is a 30-minute stop off I-530 between Little Rock and Pine Bluff — see the park and the Big Orange, then move on.

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Redfield is a town of about 400 people on the Union Pacific line midway between Little Rock and Pine Bluff, with six National Register properties, a 55-acre city park and a 1966 orange-dome burger stand. There is no hotel strip and no reason to sleep here unless you are camping at Tar Camp on the Arkansas River. Treat it as a half-day detour on a Timberlands drive, not a destination.

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Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), late Dec–Feb (ice risk on I-530)
Airport
LIT
Nights
0–1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$2–4
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
  • Budget bedTar Camp Park campsite (tent, electric and water), a night, per personUS$9
  • Mid-range bedMotel double room in Pine Bluff or Little Rock, a night, per roomUS$120
  • High-end bedMotel double room in Pine Bluff or Little Rock, a night, per roomUS$220

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$45 · Mid US$95 · High US$180

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Mammoth Orange Cafe (the Big Orange)Redfield City Park and its two lakesTar Camp Park on the Arkansas RiverSix National Register of Historic Places listings
Airports
LIT Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport (Little Rock) (About 25 minutes by car; a rental car is the practical way out.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    11°C (52°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    14°C (57°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  5. May

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    30°C (86°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid*

    12°C (54°F)

Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Aug (7). Averages, not a forecast.

* only part of the month (early, mid or late).

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Redfield: next 7 days

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

11°C (52°F)

0°C (32°F)

8 rd

Feb

14°C (57°F)

2°C (36°F)

8 rd

Mar

19°C (66°F)

6°C (43°F)

9 rd

Apr

24°C (75°F)

11°C (52°F)

9 rd

May

28°C (82°F)

16°C (61°F)

10 rd

Jun

32°C (90°F)

20°C (68°F)

8 rd

Jul

34°C (93°F)

22°C (72°F)

8 rd

Aug

34°C (93°F)

22°C (72°F)

7 rd

Sep

30°C (86°F)

18°C (64°F)

7 rd

Oct

24°C (75°F)

11°C (52°F)

7 rd

Nov

18°C (64°F)

6°C (43°F)

8 rd

Dec

12°C (54°F)

1°C (34°F)

8 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is required outside the few blocks around the Union Pacific tracks downtown. I-530 and US-65 are the main approaches; Highway 46 and Highway 365 serve the town itself. There is no local bus.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Pine Bluff

go

Door to door: About 35 min

I-530 south, about 30 min

Bigger town with the Arkansas Railroad Museum and riverfront; the natural next stop south.

Little Rockgo

Door to door: About 40 min

I-530 north to I-30, about 30–35 min

State capital: Clinton Presidential Center, River Market, museums.

Sheridan and Jenkins' Ferry Battleground State Park

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Highway 46 southwest, about 20 min to Sheridan, then on to the park

Civil War battlefield and a quiet state park; pair with a Sheridan lunch.

Magnolia

overnight

Door to door: About 2 h

US-79 south via Pine Bluff, about 2 h

Too far for a return day; sleep over if you are heading to south Arkansas.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Tar Camp Park (4600 River Rd)

US Army Corps of Engineers campground near Pool 5 Lock and Dam; 50+ sites, most with electric and water hookups. Book on Recreation.gov.

Little Rock or Pine Bluff

Full hotel choice is 30–40 minutes either way on I-530; Redfield itself has no hotel strip.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$40–70 excl. bed
Mid
$70–120 excl. bed
High
$120+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel double room in Pine Bluff or Little Rock1 × 1 night × US$120US$120
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$95US$190
Rental car, one day (compact, before fuel)1 × US$70US$70
Fuel, Little Rock → Redfield → Pine Bluff return1 × US$15US$15
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$12US$24
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$42
Trip total≈ US$231 per person per day, bed includedUS$461

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at the till. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$2–4
Burger and fries at the Mammoth Orange Cafe$8–14
Diner plate, Southern home cooking$10–18
Campsite, Tar Camp Parkfrom about $9 per night
Fuel, per US gallon$3–4
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Small-town Arkansas: violent crime is low, but there is no tourist police presence and no late-night transport. The real risks are summer heat, deer on rural roads at dusk and driving after a few drinks — 911 works everywhere.
  • No hotel strip in town: book in Little Rock or Pine Bluff, or camp at Tar Camp.
  • Summer heat and humidity; carry water if you walk the park.
  • Rural roads are dark and deer are common at dusk — drive slowly after sunset.
  • Some small businesses keep short or seasonal hours: call ahead before a long detour.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Poison Control (US, 24 h)
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Poison Control (24 h)1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No consulates in Redfield; nearest consulates are in Little Rock or other major cities — check your country's list before you travel.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • LIT airport → Redfield by rental car: about 25 min, roughly 30 miles
  • Little Rock → Redfield: about 30–35 min on I-530
  • Tar Camp Park campsite: from about $9 per night

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  • Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom? (—)
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card? (—)
  • I have a reservation — I have a reservation (—)
  • Is there Wi-Fi? — Is there Wi-Fi? (—)
  • Check, please — Check, please (—)

English is the only language you need here. Tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Redfield. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), late Dec–Feb (ice risk on I-530) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for LIT: rental-car pickup times, last sensible departure, overnight rung in Little Rock.
  2. Walking cluster around the Union Pacific tracks with rescue anchors: library, Highway 365 diners, city park.
  3. Place pages with verified hours for Redfield City Park, Tar Camp Park and the library, plus eat pages with last orders.
  4. Heat and storm fixtures so summer and spring days can go green.

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