Viper Crack

Is Viper Crack open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. It doesn't name Viper Crack, 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, 5:15 pm CDT · Source: USFS · Ozark-St. Francis National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Viper Crack

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

   46° / 25°

   8 wet

2. Feb

   51° / 27°

   7 wet

3. Mar

   60° / 35°

   9 wet

4. Apr

   70° / 43°

   9 wet

5. May

   76° / 54°

   10 wet

6. Jun

   84° / 62°

   8 wet

7. Jul

   88° / 65°

   8 wet

8. Aug

   87° / 64°

   8 wet

9. Sep

   81° / 57°

   6 wet

10. Oct

    71° / 45°

    7 wet

11. Nov

    59° / 35°

    8 wet

12. Dec

    48° / 28°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Calico Rock 2 Wsw, AR, 1.3 mi away at 350 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.