Crown of Thorns

Is Crown of Thorns open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. It doesn't name Crown of Thorns, 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, 5:35 pm CDT · Source: USFS · Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Crown of Thorns

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.

1. Jan

   42° / 26°

   8 wet

2. Feb

   46° / 29°

   7 wet

3. Mar

   55° / 36°

   9 wet

4. Apr

   64° / 45°

   9 wet

5. May

   70° / 55°

   10 wet

6. Jun

   79° / 64°

   9 wet

7. Jul

   82° / 67°

   8 wet

8. Aug

   83° / 67°

   7 wet

9. Sep

   75° / 60°

   7 wet

10. Oct

    65° / 49°

    8 wet

11. Nov

    54° / 38°

    8 wet

12. Dec

    44° / 29°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Deer, AR, 9.5 mi away at 2,375 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.