Craters of Diamonds to Branson
We would like to hear from someone who has made this trip? We prefer to take the back roads but some of them look a bit curvy. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
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- I would take I-30 to Little Rock, then I-40 to Conway and Hwy 65 to Branson. You can take Hwy 27 to Hwy 28 and then Hwy 7 to Hwy 65 with backroads all the way to Branson. It is a beautiful drive and the roads are not that bad but it is a long slow drive. Lots of curves and hills but very pretty country (most of it).
- I-30 to I-40 to 65 is great route. If you choose this route, stop at Ferguson's for coffee and cobbler....you will not regret it.
- Highway 7 between Crater of Diamonds and Branson is an absolutely beautiful drive. But very hilly and windey with some tight curves, and a few steep grades. In a vehicle I highly recommend it, but not sure I'd recommend it with an RV. Not saying it couldn't be done, but I consider myself to be fairly seasoned at towing a travel trailer, and I'd sure have to think twice about it before I attempted it.
- We have done it both ways and it is a beautiful drive.
On the way, you should stop at the Hotsprings NP and learn about the springs and hospital.
Matt - I have found that the state roads in Arkansas are indeed hilly and winding, but I always enjoy the drive. The surface is usually very smooth. The key to happiness is to know what the roads are like and to enjoy the drive because you chose that route. If you are trying to make time it would be better to use the freeways and US highways.
We have enjoyed all our RV trips up to Arkansas and have enjoyed the drives on state highways.
