Arkansas Fall Foliage Map 2026
We're once again helping fall foliage enthusiasts in Arkansas find the best fall color! Search a place, drag the date slider, and plan where color should be best.
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- Use the Search Bar to find a Arkansas city, park, scenic route, or mountain town.
- Use Color Report for daily foliage stage estimates.
- Use Peak Timing to see when each area should reach peak color.
- Toggle Reports On/Off to see or hide local color reports on the map.
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Arkansas Fall Color
We're once again helping fall foliage enthusiasts in Arkansas find the best fall color! Use our map to explore the estimated timing of fall color throughout the state, allowing you to plan trips with confidence this year. Check back regularly for updates based on the latest reports gathered from hundreds of sources throughout the region.
Arkansas’s fall foliage lights up the state with a rich mix of colors, as maples and sweetgums blaze in bright reds, hickories shine golden yellow, and oaks add deep oranges across the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains. From the scenic peaks of Mount Magazine to the tranquil valleys along the Buffalo National River, each region offers a unique display shaped by local trees and crisp autumn air. Use our map to find the best times and spots for peak color, whether you’re hiking in the Ozark National Forest or driving through the winding Arkansas River Valley.
Finding Peak Color in Arkansas
Arkansas’s fall foliage lights up the state with a rich mix of colors, as maples and sweetgums blaze in bright reds, hickories shine golden yellow, and oaks add deep oranges across the Ozark and Ouachita Mountains. From the scenic peaks of Mount Magazine to the tranquil valleys along the Buffalo National River, each region offers a unique display shaped by local trees and crisp autumn air. Use our map to find the best times and spots for peak color, whether you’re hiking in the Ozark National Forest or driving through the winding Arkansas River Valley.
Elevation, latitude, local weather, and forest composition can shift peak color by several days, so the map is most useful when paired with a specific destination forecast.