Crowning of the Grog

Is Crowning of the Grog open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. It doesn't name Crowning of the Grog, 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, 4:30 pm CDT · Source: USFS · Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Crowning of the Grog

Best months: March–May 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

   48° / 28°

   7 wet

2. Feb

   54° / 32°

   7 wet

3. Mar

   62° / 39°

   9 wet

4. Apr

   71° / 48°

   9 wet

5. May

   79° / 57°

   10 wet

6. Jun

   87° / 66°

   9 wet

7. Jul

   92° / 70°

   8 wet

8. Aug

   91° / 69°

   7 wet

9. Sep

   84° / 62°

   6 wet

10. Oct

    73° / 50°

    8 wet

11. Nov

    61° / 39°

    8 wet

12. Dec

    51° / 32°

    7 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ozark 2, AR, 27.1 mi away at 830 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.