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Daisy
is a tiny town located in southwest Arkansas, home to Daisy State Park. The population of the town is less than 200 full-time residents. Daisy State Park is a ¼ mile south of the village of Daisy off U.S. 70. Located in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, the 276-acre state park contains Lake Greeson, a 7,000-acre fishing lake. Lake Greeson is stocked with black and white bass, strippers, crappie, catfish, and bluegill, making it popular with anglers. In addition, The Little Missouri and four other float streams in the area offer spring and early summer trout fishing. Situated on Lake Greesons shoreline, Daisy State Park is perfect for camping and making it the base from which to enjoy the areas many outdoor recreational opportunities. Park facilities include 103 campsites (26 Class A, 56 Class B, and 21 Tent Sites); picnic areas, a standard pavilion (screened) with restrooms, launch ramps, hiking trails, a motorcycle/mountain bike/ATV trail, and playground. Guided lake tours are available and tandem or sola kayaks are also available to rent. All terrain vehicle (ATV) enthusiasts will enjoy the challenging 31-mile Bear Creek Motorcycle Trail on Lake Greeson. The trail begins on the north shore of the lake and travels east approximately 1.5 miles on park property. It then changes to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lands and travels along the eastern shoreline of the lake to the Laurel Creek Recreation Area. ATVs, mountain bikes, dirt bikes and hikers can utilize this multi-use trail that is open throughout the year. Trail maps are available at the Daisy State Park visitor center.
Surrounding areas: Lake Greeson, Arkansas (4.7 mi), Langley, Arkansas (7.7 mi), Murfreesboro, Arkansas (12.4 mi), Caddo Gap, Arkansas (13.3 mi), Mount Ida, Arkansas (22.9 mi), Mountain Harbor Resort, Arkansas (28.9 mi), Bismarck, Arkansas (33.1 mi)
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Daisy Vacation Rentals
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Daisy Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Riverwood Inn | 363 Hwy 70 E | Glenwood, AR | 12.6 mi. | (870) 356-4567 | | Shady Rest Motel | | Mount Ida, AR | 22.9 mi. | (870) 867-2455 |
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Daisy Weather & Climate
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Southwest Arkansas has a humid subtropical climate with hot, muggy summers and year-round precipitation. Southwest Arkansas receives 49 inches of rain per year, and on average, 4 inches of snow. There are 217 sunny days per year in this region. The comfort index, based on humidity during the summer months, is a 29 out of 100, with a higher number being more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44. Southwest Arkansas is close enough to the Gulf of Mexico for it to greatly influence the weather. Tropical storms often dump large amounts of water in a short period of time. Very warm weather may last well into November, with the cooler temps of winter not arriving until the first of December.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
49°F |
27°F |
3.74 in. |
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| February |
56°F |
30°F |
4.02 in. |
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| March |
64°F |
38°F |
6.25 in. |
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| April |
72°F |
46°F |
5.27 in. |
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| May |
79°F |
56°F |
6.27 in. |
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| June |
86°F |
64°F |
5.44 in. |
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| July |
91°F |
68°F |
4.50 in. |
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| August |
91°F |
66°F |
3.22 in. |
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| September |
84°F |
60°F |
4.86 in. |
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| October |
74°F |
48°F |
5.17 in. |
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| November |
61°F |
38°F |
6.25 in. |
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| December |
53°F |
30°F |
5.96 in. |
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Daisy Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Mena Intermountain Municipal airport (M39) located about 33 miles northwest of Daisy in Mena, Arkansas, Memorial Field (HOT) located approximately 40 miles east of Daisy in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Texarkana Regional Webb Field (TXK) located roughly 56 miles southwest of Daisy in Texarkana, Arkansas, and finally Harrell Field (CDH) located around 70 miles southeast of Daisy in Camden, Arkansas.
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Daisy Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Magic Springs and Crystal Falls | Hot Springs | AR | 43.3 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Wild River Country | North Little Rock | AR | 91.7 mi. | | | Water Town | Shreveport | LA | 118.3 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Glenwood Country Club | Glenwood | AR | 12.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Daisy State Park | | AR | 0.5 mi. | | | Crater of Diamonds State Park | | AR | 14.9 mi. | | | Old Washington Historic State Park | | AR | 32.5 mi. | | | De Gray State Park | | AR | 33.3 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Old Washington Historic State Park | Washington | AR | 32.2 mi. | (History) |
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