Salem is located in North Central Arkansas on the east-west U.S. Highway 62/412. Salem is the county seat of Fulton County. Salem and Fulton County are a sportsman's paradise. Lake Norfork is less than 25 miles away, and offers water skiing, swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities. Fishing and canoeing are tops in the nearby South Fork River where you can fish leisurely and enjoy the spectacular scenery. Salem is also just a short drive to the White River and Spring River, which are also good for fishing, float trips, and great scenery. Wildlife abounds in the Salem and surrounding area with Deer Hunting and Turkey Hunting being very popular sports. Salem has a beautiful city park, which has a walking trail, picnic pavilions, children's play area, and a lake that is stocked with fish for the anglers.