Our PickBrewery • Local Hangout • Amity Stop
Slate Rock Brewing
Small-town brewery, easy drive from Glenwood, and one of the clearest reasons to stop in Amity.
Brewery in AmityGood after-river stopCheck current hours
Small-town Arkansas near Glenwood
Amity is the quieter side of the Caddo River trip.
Start with lower-Caddo access notes, local food, Slate Rock, the old town square, Trade Days history, and the small stops that still matter in Amity.
Amity is easy to miss if you are rushing between Glenwood, the river, and the lakes. Slow down a little, spend local, and help the places that are still open.
about 7 milesFrom Glenwood
Hwy 182River access
quiet squareTown feel
after the riverBest use
Close to Glenwood
A short side trip from Glenwood can still be worth the turn.
Glenwood already brings people close for cabins, outfitters, float trips, and the Caddo River. Amity is just far enough off the main path to feel quieter, but close enough for lunch, Slate Rock, the lower-Caddo side, and a slower look around the square.
Amity does not need to pretend it is bigger than it is. It just needs to be easier to find when you are already nearby and looking for one more local stop before you head home.
Featured local stops
Start with the places that are still open.
These are the first local stops to check when you are coming over from Glenwood, planning around the Caddo, or passing through on a slow Arkansas drive.
Our Pick
Our PickPizza • Easy Meal • Local Food
Hometown Pizza
Easy local pizza stop for families, river days, and people passing through Amity.
Local foodFamily-friendly stopCheck current hours
Our PickCafe • Local Food • Small-Town Stop
Trudy's
Local food stop that keeps Amity useful for residents, visitors, and folks passing through.
Local cafeSmall-town food stopCheck current hours
Our PickThrift Store • Resale Finds • Local Shopping
Amity Thrift and Resale
Small-town thrift and resale shop with affordable finds, local character, and a real Amity feel.
Thrift and resale shopLocal Amity businessCheck current hours
Lower-Caddo planning
The river can help bring people toward town.
The Amity side of the Caddo needs careful guidance, not hype. Use legal access, watch the water, respect nearby land, then bring the trip back into town for food, local stops, and the square.
Lower-Caddo planning
Start with the river questions that matter.
Check access, private land notes, fishing, float planning, and a simple Amity day before you head toward the water.
Caddo River Access Near Amity
Start here for the Amity-side access notes, public/private land reminders, and the Hwy 182 river crossing.
Open guide →Hwy 182 Caddo River Access
Details for the access point north of Amity, with reminders about parking, signs, water, and nearby private land.
Open guide →Glenwood to Amity Float Guide
Helpful notes for the lower stretch from Glenwood toward Amity, especially when a shuttle or take-out needs to be planned ahead.
Open guide →Fishing the Lower Caddo
Fishing notes for the Caddo River near Amity and the stretch above DeGray Lake.
Open guide →Amity River Day Itinerary
A simple day plan that connects the river, food stops, the square, Glenwood, and nearby lake routes.
Open guide →River Safety & Private Land
Keep this part of the Caddo useful by respecting water levels, parking, posted land, and common-sense river rules.
Open guide →Plan a simple day
Things to do in and near Amity.
Keep the day easy. Stop in Amity, support what is open, then use the short drives around it to build a full southwest Arkansas route.
Make Amity a Glenwood side trip
Already coming to Glenwood for the Caddo River, cabins, or a weekend drive? Add Amity without making the day complicated. Come over for food, Slate Rock, the old square, and the quieter lower-Caddo side.
Read more →Read the lower-Caddo notes
The river around Amity needs careful, local-style planning. Check access, water, and weather before you go, and do not assume every riverbank is public.
Read more →Eat before or after the river
A pizza order, a cafe meal, or a drink at Slate Rock does more here than it would in a bigger tourist town. Build the Amity stop into the river day.
Read more →
Walk the square and the older story
The square is quiet now, but it is still the shape of the town. Use the history page and the Trade Days article to understand what Amity used to pull in.
Read more →
Remember Amity Trade Days
Trade Days proved people would drive to Amity when the reason was clear. A smaller market, vendor day, or square event could bring back some of that rhythm in a way that fits the town now.
Read more →
Turn the stop into a wider route
Lake Greeson, Daisy State Park, DeGray Lake, Crater of Diamonds, Mount Ida, and Hot Springs are close enough to make Amity part of a bigger southwest Arkansas day.
Read more →Nearby trips
Amity works best as part of the whole area.
Caddo River hub
Glenwood
Use Glenwood for cabins, outfitters, rental/shuttle planning, and the main river-town services, then drive the few extra miles to Amity for the quieter local stop.
Lake dayLake Greeson & Daisy State Park
A nearby lake route for camping, fishing, swimming, boating, and a family day around Daisy and Murfreesboro.
Family day tripCrater of Diamonds
A good family stop near Murfreesboro when the day needs something different from another lake or river stop.
Mountains and waterMount Ida & Lake Ouachita
Crystal mining, mountain roads, Lake Ouachita, and Ouachita National Forest scenery pair well with Amity, Glenwood, and Lake Greeson routes.
For Amity businesses, vendors, and sponsors
Glenwood visitors are already close. Give them a reason to stop.
Add a business, sponsor a local guide section, send an event idea, or help build a market day that brings people back toward the square. Clear information makes it easier for visitors to spend local.
River notes
Keep the Caddo useful for everybody.
The quieter side of the Caddo
Glenwood is still the main rental-and-shuttle hub. Amity is the quieter lower-Caddo side of the trip: slower roads, fishing, a reported public access point to check before you go, and a town close enough for food after the river.
Use confirmed access only
The Caddo runs through a mix of public access points and private riverfront. Do not treat every gravel bar or bridge pull-off as public. Watch signs, check current conditions, and leave nearby landowners with no reason to complain.
Tie the river back to town
A good river day should not skip the town beside it. Grab pizza, stop at Trudy's, check Slate Rock, look around the square, and leave a little money with the places still open.
Quick answers
Before you come through Amity.
Is Amity, Arkansas worth visiting?
Yes, if you are already exploring Glenwood, the Caddo River, Lake Greeson, or southwest Arkansas and want a quieter local stop. Amity is best for food, Slate Rock Brewing, the old square, local history, and lower-Caddo planning.
How far is Amity from Glenwood?
Amity is about seven miles southeast of Glenwood on Arkansas Highway 8, which makes it easy to add to a Caddo River or Glenwood weekend.
Can you access the Caddo River near Amity?
The Hwy 182 access north of Amity is listed by Caddo River Camping & Canoe Rental and documented by the Encyclopedia of Arkansas as Amity Access. Still check signs, parking, weather, and water levels before using any river access.
What businesses are open in Amity?
Amity has a small number of local stops such as Slate Rock Brewing, Hometown Pizza, Trudy's, Dollar General, and other active businesses as they are added. Hours can change, so check before making a special drive.