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Notable fort · Independence, Arkansas

Jackson Prospect

Jackson Prospect is a fort in Independence, Arkansas.

Jackson Prospect: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Jackson Prospect

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Jackson Prospect — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.93757, -91.57125. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Jackson Prospect open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Jackson Prospect yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Jackson Prospect?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Jackson Prospect?

    Nearby: Saint Pauls Episcopal Church (church, 25 km), Jacksonport State Park (park, 51 km), Falls Hollow (waterfall, 54 km), Blanchard Springs Caverns (sanctuary, 69 km), Story Mine (fort, 0 km), K D Aldridge Prospect (fort, 1 km).

    Is Jackson Prospect worth visiting?

    Jackson Prospect is listed as a notable fort in Arkansas on Spotwander.