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DumasDumas, Arkansas
Skip unless you are a film location scout or have family in the Delta: half a day is enough to see the town, eat and move on.
Dumas is a small Delta town of about 4,700 people, best known as a filming location for the movie Mud and the TV episode Finding Frances. It has one hotel, a handful of diners and no major sights. Most travellers pass through on US 65 between Little Rock and the Mississippi River. A 30-minute walk covers the main street; the library offers free Wi‑Fi.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid)
- Airports
- LIT · GLH
- Nights
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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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Dumas911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Dumas Police Department (non‑emergency)870-382-2121
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Dumas, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyDumas is a quiet Delta town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 870-382-2121 Dumas Police Department (non‑emergency)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLIT Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (Little Rock) (About 90 min drive northwest via US 65).
- Getting aroundA car is essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Sit-down mealLunch at a diner$8–12
- Budget bedQuality Inn & Suites, double room, a night, per roomUS$70
- Mid-range bedQuality Inn & Suites, double room, a night, per roomUS$80
- High-end bedQuality Inn & Suites, double room, a night, per roomUS$100
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$100 · High US$150
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.
- Airports
- LIT Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport (Little Rock) (About 90 min drive northwest via US 65) · GLH Mid Delta Regional Airport (Greenville, MS) (About 45 min drive southeast; limited flights)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Mar (9 rain days), driest Aug (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dumas: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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 essential. The town is walkable in 20 min, but there is no public transport and no ride‑share service.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lake Village, Arkansas
goDoor to door: 30 min
US 65 south, about 25 min
Lake Chicot State Park and the Lakeport Plantation museum.
Helena, Arkansas
goDoor to door: 50 min
US 49 north then east, about 40 min
Delta Cultural Center and the King Biscuit Blues Festival (Oct).
Greenville, Mississippi
goDoor to door: 35 min
US 65 south across the bridge, about 30 min
Casinos, the Winterville Mounds and Delta blues history.
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.
US 65 corridor
The Quality Inn & Suites is the only hotel; a few motels in nearby towns.
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
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–130 excl. bed
- High
- $130+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Quality Inn & Suites, double room1 × 1 night × US$80 | US$80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Car rental, one day (economy)2 × US$50 · check | US$100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$38 |
| Trip total≈ US$209 per person per day, bed included | US$418 |
Includes breakfast; check
2026 estimate in US dollars. Car rental and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Lunch at a diner | $8–12 |
| Dinner at a sit‑down restaurant | $12–20 |
| Gasoline (per gallon) | $3–4 |
| Quality Inn & Suites, one night | ~$80 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No Uber or Lyft; arrange a taxi from Little Rock or Greenville in advance.
- Gas stations are sparse on US 65 south of Dumas; fill up before leaving.
- Hunting season (Oct–Feb) brings extra traffic and lodging demand.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Dumas Police Department (non‑emergency)
- 870-382-2121
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Dumas Police (non‑emergency)870-382-2121
Embassy
No consulate in Dumas. The nearest major consulates are in Little Rock (check) or Memphis. Most foreign embassies are in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Little Rock → Dumas, car: about 90 min, US 65
- Greenville, MS → Dumas, car: about 30 min, US 65
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Dumas. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the Mud filming locations (check access).
- Eat pages for the diners on US 65.
- Hunting‑season lodging fixture for the Quality Inn.
Sources
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