About the Fairfield Bay Community

Enjoy Life Every Day

Fairfield Bay is an outdoor lover’s paradise – a recreation destination that showcases the natural beauty of the great outdoors, encourages a lifestyle of discovering new experiences, and shows the value of incredible adventures without the expense of other destinations.

Make Everyday an Adventure

Fairfield Bay is known for its “quality of life” and “green initiatives.” It’s home to stunning mountain scenery, outdoor activities, and friendly people who make The Bay a wonderful place to visit & live.

Lifestyle

Fairfield Bay offers residents the perfect blend of exciting amenities and stunning natural surroundings. Nestled amidst the picturesque Ozark Mountains, this community provides a five-star resort experience with a clear lake and breathtaking landscapes. The residents of Fairfield Bay are known for their active and accomplished lifestyles, making every day an opportunity for both leisure and engaging activities.

With a mild climate throughout the year, Fairfield Bay enjoys pleasant temperatures during all four seasons. Extreme heat and freezing temperatures are rare occurrences, allowing residents to relish the outdoors comfortably. The city experiences an average of 219 sunny days and 51 inches of rainfall annually, with July being the warmest month and January the coolest.

People kayaking in the Buffalo River.
The sun sets on a putting green at the golf course in Autumn

Sports enthusiasts will find Fairfield Bay to be a haven, as it boasts two premier 18-hole championship golf courses: Indian Hills Golf Course and Mountain Ranch Golf Course. The community also features the Fairfield Bay Tennis Center, equipped with eight championship courts and night courts. For those seeking relaxation, Fairfield Bay offers three stunning swimming pools with mesmerizing mountain lake views.

Embracing art and culture, Fairfield Bay provides abundant opportunities for residents to indulge in the local scene. Additionally, the area is home to the Fairfield Bay Marina, where visitors can enjoy various water activities like fishing, boating, and water skiing. The marina offers boat rentals, including pontoons, fishing boats, and ski boats. If water sports aren’t your preference, you can explore the town’s championship golf courses, play miniature golf, catch an outdoor movie, visit a museum, go bowling, or simply revel in the natural beauty that surrounds the area.

When it comes to dining options, Fairfield Bay has a plethora of restaurants to choose from, as well as convenient grocery stores for your shopping needs.

Cool Pool

Mountain Ranch

Hamilton Cove Resort

A couple overlooking the lake from Sugarloaf Mountain.

For panoramic vistas of the Ozarks, visitors can embark on the Sugar Loaf Mountain Trail, a one-mile trek to the island summit in Greers Ferry Lake, offering sweeping views that showcase the area’s natural splendor. Additionally, the nearby Ozark National Forest spans 1.2 million scenic acres, providing ample opportunities to immerse oneself in the beauty of Arkansas, known as the Natural State. 

And for an awe-inspiring experience, the underground wonders of Blanchard Springs Caverns in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest never fails to captivate and astonish those in the Fairfield Bay area.

Beauty

Fairfield Bay, nestled in the breathtaking Ozark Mountains, presents a harmonious blend of stunning natural landscapes and a resort-style community. With vast outdoor spaces and a tranquil atmosphere, residents enjoy a recreational lifestyle akin to a resort experience, minus the crowds. The community is perfectly positioned along the north shore of Greers Ferry Lake, an outdoor enthusiast’s haven boasting 340 miles of shoreline, a maximum depth of 486 feet, and a sprawling surface area of 40,500 acres.

You can find adventure around every corner at Fairfield Bay. 

The Indian Rock Cave Trail beckons explorers of all ages to uncover mesmerizing scenery, intriguing boulders, and historic caves. This trail leads to Indian Rock House, where Spanish explorer De Soto encountered Native Americans in 1542 during his quest for the legendary Fountain of Youth. 

Value

Fairfield Bay is a tight-knit community packed with countless standard amenities and a spectacular cost of living – less than the Arkansas and national average.

The cost of living in Fairfield Bay is 4.4% less than the Arkansas average and 13% less than the national average giving residents outstanding value.

Plus, you have big-city access barely an hour away, as Fairfield Bay is only 50 miles from Conway and 75 miles from Little Rock.

You can find adventure around every corner at Fairfield Bay. 

The Indian Rock Cave Trail beckons explorers of all ages to uncover mesmerizing scenery, intriguing boulders, and historic caves. This trail leads to Indian Rock House, where Spanish explorer De Soto encountered Native Americans in 1542 during his quest for the legendary Fountain of Youth. 

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Safety

You can have total peace of mind in Fairfield Bay. Problems that face even smaller surrounding towns are virtually non-existent in our safe, caring community.

We pride ourselves on having some of the lowest crime rates in Arkansas, as our crime index is 64% less than the Arkansas average and 58% less than the national average.

We pride ourselves on offering a degree of safety that brings families to the area as a place where they can focus on each other and activities they truly love.

Community

At Fairfield Bay, everyone is welcomed with open arms and made to feel at home, whether you’re a long-time resident or a first-time visitor. Unlike other communities where it can take years to assimilate, the warmth and friendliness of Fairfield Bay come as natural as the beautiful outdoors that surround it.

For individuals looking for a social setting to make friends and cultivate relationships, Fairfield Bay has more than 50 active organizations and 8 Christian places of worship to choose from.

Residents of Fairfield Bay lead full and busy lives, with the majority of them actively involved in at least one community organization. 

We’re also home to a variety of community events throughout the year, where friends, families, and neighbors join together to have a good time!

A Caring Community With a Lot to Offer

Enjoy comfort and safety as a member of the City of Fairfield Bay. Modest monthly fees sustain wonderful amenities:

An overhead view of the wastewater treatment plant at Fairfield Bay.

Environmental

The emergency response Life Flight helicopter at the helipad at Fairfield Bay.

Emergency Response

Quality Of Life

A group of boats floating near the Fairfield Bay Marina. People are swimming around the boats having fun.

Zoning Protection

A man in a vest with "Sheriff" on the back oversees the security of the event.

Security

Become a Part of The Bay!

We always look forward to welcoming new members and visitors into our community. Contact us to learn what Fairfield Bay is all about!