Fairfield Bay, Arkansas
City · Population 2,171 · #129 in Arkansas
About Fairfield Bay
Set in the central part of Arkansas, Fairfield Bay is a small town counting 2,171 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Fairfield Bay is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 15.1 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 144 residents per square mile.
📰 Fairfield Bay News Today
- Senior Tour Visits Fairfield Bay, Des Arc and Lonoke; England and Conway Next Arkansas Radio · Aug 16
- Learning more about Patriot Fest in Fairfield Bay KATV · Jun 8
- Fairfield Bay launches strategic growth plan talkbusiness.net · Jan 12
- Ronald Harris Smith Obituary (2026) - Fairfield Bay, AR - Stevens Funeral Home Legacy obituary · May 19
- Sharon McGahhey Luxon Obituary May 16, 2026 Adams Funeral Home and Crematory · May 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Fairfield Bay Unique
- The only place in America named Fairfield Bay — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Fairfield Bay
- Bayside Restaurant located inside the Cobblestone Inn and Su
- Dock of the Bay
- El Poblano — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- North Central Arkansas Art Gallery · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Fairfield Bay
- Ed Leamon Park reviews ★
- Fairfield Bay City Park reviews ★
- Fairfield Bay Walking Trail reviews ★
- Sugar Loaf Recreation Area reviews ★
- Van Buren Recreation Area reviews ★
- Woodland Mead Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArkansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,171
Rank in state#129 of 500
Land area15.1 sq mi
Density144/sq mi
Coordinates35.6011, -92.2662