How to Get to Grimes Unit from Little Rock (step‑by‑step)

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How to Get to Grimes Unit from Little Rock (step‑by‑step)

Grimes Unit is at 300 Corrections Drive, Newport, AR 72112. Use the full address in your GPS to make sure you're routed to the correct entrance.

Quick contact: Grimes Unit phone number: 870-523-5877.

How to Get to Grimes Unit from Little Rock (step‑by‑step)
  1. Head north from Little Rock on Highway 67 North - plan for about 100 miles on 67 North.
  2. Take Exit 83 and turn right onto Highway 384 - this is the main exit you’re watching for as you approach the Newport area.
  3. Stay on Highway 384 for about 2½ miles - keep going straight for roughly 2.5 miles after you get onto 384.
  4. Turn left onto 384S (300 Corrections Drive) - this turn puts you onto Corrections Drive.
  5. Look to your left for the facility - Grimes Unit will be on the left after you turn onto 384S (300 Corrections Drive).

The unit sits about four miles northeast of Newport, off Highway 384 in Jackson County. Keep Newport in mind as your landmark - once you're close, start watching for Exit 83 and the turn onto Highway 384.

Before You Leave

  • Confirm the address you’re navigating to: 300 Corrections Drive, Newport, AR 72112
  • Save the facility phone number (870-523-5877) in your phone in case you need help with last-minute direction questions

Note: This guide covers directions only - not parking or check-in procedures. If it's your first visit, call ahead so you know what to expect when you arrive.

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