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Notable fort · Independence, Arkansas

Reed Mine

Reed Mine is a fort in Independence, Arkansas.

Reed Mine: 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 Reed Mine

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 Reed Mine — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.89785, -91.69625. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Reed Mine open today?

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

    What is the best time to visit Reed Mine?

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

    What are the places to visit near Reed Mine?

    Nearby: Saint Pauls Episcopal Church (church, 18 km), Falls Hollow (waterfall, 44 km), Blanchard Springs Caverns (sanctuary, 55 km), Jacksonport State Park (park, 56 km), Greers Ferry Dam (lake, 62 km), Sugar Loaf Mountain (viewpoint, 65 km).

    Is Reed Mine worth visiting?

    Reed Mine is listed as a notable fort in Arkansas on Spotwander.