10 Places to Visit within 5 Minutes of Jasper
1. Round Top Mountain Trail
Enjoy hiking trails that circle a well-known local landmark — Round Top Mountain. The mountain can be seen prominently just south of Jasper and features some of the Ozarks’ most spectacular views. Various trail loops total close to 3 miles and feature beautiful wild flowers in the Spring, Paw Paw trees in late Summer, and colorful foliage in the Fall.
Open from Dawn until Dusk
Located 2.4 miles South of Jasper on HWY 7
2. Bradley House Museum
Former home of Dr. W. A. Bradley, now operated by the Newton County Historical Society as a museum. The museum collects and preserves historical and geological material relating to Newton County and the surrounding area.
Open Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday
Also Open 1st & 3rd Saturday each Month
10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
403 W. Clark Street
3. The Little Buffalo River
The Little Buffalo River flows right through the center of Jasper and is a perfect place to get your feet wet! It is great for both fishing and swimming. Two easy places you can access the Little Buffalo River are at Bradley Park and next to the Little Buffalo River Bridge, right across from Yeager’s Junction Quik Stop. It is a perfect place to cool off on a hot summer day. Some of the most popular fish you can expect to catch in the river are: Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Spotted Bass, and Catfish.
4. Bradley Park
This city owned park features a peaceful walking path located along the Little Buffalo River. Plenty of places to picnic, fish, and swim. This bend of the Little Buffalo River was frequently used by local churches in the early days for baptisms, and on special occasions, still is.
Open from Dawn until Dusk
Located at the end of Clark Street in Jasper
5. Scenic Point
Widely considered a “must see”, Scenic Point lives up to its name. You can see a distance of over 40 miles from the lookout tower on a clear day — all the way into Missouri! Enjoy panoramic views of the Little Buffalo and Buffalo River valleys. Also features a unique gift shop with native crafts and Ozark souvenirs.
Open Monday thru Sunday
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Located 3.6 miles South of Jasper on HWY 7
6. Pruitt Trailhead — Buffalo National River
Popular Buffalo National River access point, located directly off of HWY 7. Enjoy a beautiful picnic area with lots of shade trees. Perfect for fishing and swimming. Direct access to the Buffalo River Trail and only a 2-mile walk to neighboring Ozark Campground. Canoe access is located across HWY 7 at Pruitt Landing.
Open from Dawn until Dusk
Located 5.6 miles North of Jasper on HWY 7
7. Ozark Campground
Beautiful campground that sits along the Buffalo National River. Open year-round with 31 campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern hook. Features a large pavilion in the middle of the campground. Flush toilets and drinking water are available March 15th to November 14th. Camping RVs are allowed. (No hookups available.)
8. Koen Experimental Forest
The Koen Experimental Forest features a walking trail that is wheelchair accessible. The forest spans 720-acres and you can see 34+ different kinds of trees and plants identified along the trail. Named after Henry R. Koen, forest supervisor of the Ozark National Forest during the first half of the 20th century.
9. Newton County Library
The Newton County Library houses a large collection of historic family records that date back to the first settlers of the area. Artwork donated by local artists Bill McNamara and Max Standley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and public computers. Events and classes held regularly, check out newtoncountylibrary.com for more information.
Open Monday thru Friday
9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Open Saturday
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
230 S. Stone Street
10. Jasper Proper
Enjoy all the local gifts shops, restaurants, and art galleries that Jasper has to offer. Shops on and near the square include: Paisley Sister, Spring Street Arts, Jasper Jypsi Flowers and Gifts, Wild Hare Gifts, Nelms’ Art Gallery, Bubba’s Buffalo River Store, and Yeager’s Junction Quik Stop.