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HuntsvilleHuntsville, Arkansas
Skip as a destination; stop for a meal or a hike at Withrow Springs State Park if driving Highway 412 through the Ozarks.
Huntsville is a small Ozarks town (population 2,300) with a historic commercial district and a state park 5 miles north. Most travellers pass through on Highway 412 between Springdale and Mountain Home. The park has camping, hiking and a summer pool; the town itself has a diner and little else for visitors.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, some park facilities closed)
- Airport
- XNA
- Nights
- 0–1 (camping at the park)
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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 Huntsville911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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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 Huntsville, 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
- SafetyVery low crime; watch for wildlife on roads near the park.
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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
- 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.
- AirportXNA Northwest Arkansas National Airport (Fayetteville/Springdale) (About 45 min drive via US-412 and AR-23.).
- Getting aroundCar required.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedCabin at Withrow Springs, a night, per roomUS$80
- Mid-range bedCabin at Withrow Springs, a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedCabin at Withrow Springs, a night, per roomUS$180
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$50 · Mid US$100 · High US$200
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
- XNA Northwest Arkansas National Airport (Fayetteville/Springdale) (About 45 min drive via US-412 and AR-23.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest May (11 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Huntsville: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
7 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 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
Car required. US-412 and AR-23/74/412 run through town.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Drive AR-23 south about 30 min
Victorian architecture and shops.
Door to door: About 25 min
Drive US-412 west about 25 min
Crystal Bridges Museum and downtown.
Door to door: About 40 min
Drive US-412 west then US-71 south about 40 min
College town with trails and food.
Door to door: About 20 min
Drive US-412 west about 20 min
Civil War battlefield.
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.
Withrow Springs State Park
Camping and cabins; book ahead in summer.
Huntsville town
Limited motels; check for availability.
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
- $50–80 excl. bed
- Mid
- $80–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Cabin at Withrow Springs1 × 1 night × US$120 | US$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Park entry fee (Withrow Springs)2 × US$0 · Free entry; some facilities may charge. | US$0 |
| Pool day pass (summer)2 × US$5 · check | US$10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$33 |
| Trip total≈ US$182 per person per day, bed included | US$363 |
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Prices of common things
| Meal at Y Dinercheck | $8–15 |
| Gas (per gallon)check | $3.00–3.50 |
| Campsite (Withrow Springs)check | $20–50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Withrow Springs pool open only in summer months.
- No public transport; rideshare coverage is thin.
- Cell service can be spotty in the park.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
Nearest consulate: none in Arkansas; US embassies abroad. For foreign visitors: contact your country's embassy in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- XNA to Huntsville (taxi/rideshare): about $50–70, 45 min (check)
- Huntsville to Eureka Springs (drive): about 30 min, no tolls
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- Where is the park? — Where is the park? (where is the park)
No public transport; have a car.
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 Huntsville. 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: Apr–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, some park facilities closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Camping and cabin details for Withrow Springs (reservations, fees).
- Huntsville Commercial Historical District walking route.
- Diner hours and menu (Y Diner).
- Seasonal pool and snack bar schedule.
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