Cowell/Deer Area
Cowell/Deer Area in Arkansas has 1 sport climbing route.
- 1 route
- 5.12a
- Sport
Is Cowell/Deer Area open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. It doesn't name Cowell/Deer Area, 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 · Source: USFS · Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Cowell/Deer Area
Best months: March–October. 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.
Jan
42° / 26°
8 wet
Feb
46° / 29°
7 wet
Mar
55° / 36°
9 wet
Apr
64° / 45°
9 wet
May
70° / 55°
10 wet
Jun
79° / 64°
9 wet
Jul
82° / 67°
8 wet
Aug
83° / 67°
7 wet
Sep
75° / 60°
7 wet
Oct
65° / 49°
8 wet
Nov
54° / 38°
8 wet
Dec
44° / 29°
8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Deer, AR, 4.7 mi away at 2,375 ft. The station sits about 600 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Cowell/Deer Area is a climbing area in Arkansas, part of the Buffalo Ranger District of the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. The Forest Service manages the surrounding land. The area holds a single sport climbing route, "It's Always Sunny In Newton County," which is graded 5.12a on the YDS scale. For a comfortable visit, late spring and early fall work well. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Deer show May highs around 70°F and September highs around 75°F, with summer running hotter, peaking near 83°F in August. Several other climbing areas sit within about 3 miles, including Haunt Hollow, Haunted Wall and Orange Wall. The Alum Cove Trail is also about 3 miles away for a hike.
Routes (1)
It's Always Sunny Wall(1)
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