About this city
West Fork is a scenic, quiet mountain river gateway community nestled snugly inside a deep limestone valley carved by the West Fork of the White River in Washington County. Surrounded by the dense timberlands and steep hardwood ravines of the northern Ozark National Forest, the town was established in the post-Civil War boom era as a farming and timber camp along the rail lines. Today, West Fork serves as a serene, eco-conscious residential and tourist escape, providing immediate launchpads to spectacular mountaintop state parks.
Location & Administrative
County
Washington County
Time Zone
CST
State Code
AR
Transportation & Accessibility
Nearest Airports
XNA
Getting Around
Car Required
Weather & Timing
Best Months
MarAprMaySepOctNov
Average Temperature
Peak Season
Hiking Season
Off Season
Humid Season
Economics & Local Vibe
Population
City proper 2.3K · Metro area 605.6K
Sales Tax
9.75%
Key Industries
Alpine Eco-tourism and Guiding ServicesMetropolitan Outskirts Commuter Economy
Practical Tourism Metadata
Suggested stay: 1 day
Hike past historic sandstone cliffs and stone cabins at the adjacent Devil's Den State Park, fish or canoe the waters of the White River, and swim at Riverside Park.
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