Black Lightning

Is Black Lightning open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. It doesn't name Black Lightning, so check the source for the area it covers (9 listed).

• Ozark Highlands Trail Access During ARDOT Hwy 123 Big Piney Creek Bridge Reconstruction

  Agency closure covering Ozark-St. Francis National Forest · USFS · Ozark-St. Francis National Forest

• Wildfire Risk Increases in Arkansas and Oklahoma

  Agency closure covering Ozark-St. Francis National Forest · USFS · Ozark-St. Francis National Forest

• Spring Lake Recreation Area Closed For Rest of 2026 Season

  Agency closure covering Ozark-St. Francis National Forest · USFS · Ozark-St. Francis National Forest

• Lake Wedington Recreation Area Water Line Project

  Agency closure covering Ozark-St. Francis National Forest · USFS · Ozark-St. Francis National Forest

• Morgan Mtn Rd Partially Closed for Road Repair

  Agency closure covering Ozark-St. Francis National Forest · USFS · Ozark-St. Francis National Forest

As of Oct 25, 9:30 pm CDT · Source: USFS · Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Black Lightning

Best months: March–June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

1. Jan

   47° / 29°

   8 wet

2. Feb

   52° / 32°

   7 wet

3. Mar

   60° / 40°

   10 wet

4. Apr

   70° / 49°

   9 wet

5. May

   77° / 59°

   11 wet

6. Jun

   85° / 67°

   9 wet

7. Jul

   90° / 71°

   8 wet

8. Aug

   90° / 70°

   7 wet

9. Sep

   83° / 63°

   7 wet

10. Oct

    72° / 52°

    8 wet

11. Nov

    59° / 41°

    8 wet

12. Dec

    49° / 33°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Clarksville 6 Ne, AR, 5.8 mi away at 850 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.