Blewford Ghost Town
Washington County, Arkansas36.1689, -94.3314
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Ozark National Forest · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 5 miTontitown, AR
- Mild months
- Mar–Nov7 of 12
- Elevation
- 1,200 ft365 m
Blewford is a ghost town in Washington County, Arkansas. It lies at about 1,200 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Forest
- Private or unlisted
Star: Blewford. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Tontitown, AR, about 5 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Springdale, AR, 10 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Barbara11 mi southeast
- Monte Ne17 mi northeast
- Eldorado Springs18 mi northwest
- Sexton20 mi southwest
- McGuire21 mi southeast
- Carter23 mi southeast
- Piney23 mi southwest
- Anna31 mi south
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
National Forest: Ozark National Forest
PAD-US places this spot on Ozark National Forest, land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run March to June, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Fayetteville Nw Ar Ap. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Fayetteville Nw Ar Ap station (USW00053922), 8.1 miles away. About 45.4 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Washington County, Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36.16890, -94.33140 |
| Elevation | 1,200 ft (365 m) |
| Also known as | Blewford, Arkansas, Blewford, AR |
| Sources | Wikidata Q4926420 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Blewford ghost town?
In Washington County, Arkansas, at 36.1689, -94.3314. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Tontitown, AR, about 5 miles east in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Springdale, AR, 10 miles away.
Can you visit Blewford?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Ozark National Forest, land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
When is the best time to visit Blewford?
Mild months here run March to June, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from Fayetteville Nw Ar Ap. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Blewford?
Yes. Barbara (11 mi), Monte Ne (17 mi), Eldorado Springs (18 mi), Sexton (20 mi).
