4.0Crater of Diamonds State Park(1.542 reviews) - No diamonds, but other cool rocks and a fun experience State Parks • Mines
The only diamond mine in North America open to the public.See more..
4.5Hot Springs National Park(1.019 reviews) - Hot Springs History Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM National Parks
The headquarters of the National Park is located inside the historic Fordyce Bathhouse, which is located on Central Avenue in downtown Hot Springs. It is a very beautiful building, which was opened to wealthy guests in 1915 and restored in 1989 to serve as a museum, commemorating its glorious past. The restoration seems very successful and a number of interesting and curious details are presented in the museum. Tours are available and we decided to take one. The guide did a great job, explaining many interesting aspects and at the end we also had the opportunity to taste the water, which contains several healthy minerals. Admission and tours are managed and conducted by the highly knowledgeably and friendly National Park Service team and both admittance and tours are absolutely free. Highly recommended.See more..
3.5Magic Springs Theme and Water Park(842 reviews) - Bad day at Magic Springs Concert for Smokers Temporarily closed - Closed until May 6, 2023 Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Water Parks
Located at 1701 East Grand Avenue off of Highway 70 on the FUN side of Hot Springs, Arkansas. It is a 45 minute drive from Little Rock and within easy driving distance from Memphis, Shreveport, Dallas, and Tulsa. Magic Springs is Arkansas's only theme and water park. A single price admission ticket includes all day use of the rides, water slides, concerts, attractions and special events. The park is open weekends only from April through October and daily late-May through mid-August. Magic Springs is operated by Premier Parks, LLC.See more..
Came here for a quick sight seeing trip. Beautiful park with lots of trails running along the riverbank. There's a small parking lot at Ottenheimer Plaza and from there it's a short walk to my highlights, "Little Rock" and Junction Bridge. I was there in the early morning, amongst the joggers and the park felt very safe. Highly recommend visiting here.See more..
4.5Pinnacle Mountain State Park(494 reviews) - Worth the visit to Little Rock Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours State Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Opened in 1977, the Pinnacle Mountain State Park serves as a center for education, recreation and preservation.See more..
The only place for Pirate Adventure in Hot Springs! Enter the world of 18th Century Buccaneers, putt your way through mountain caves, over footbridges and under cascading waterfalls! Come and see why this facility's elaborate theming, manicured landscaping, delicately carved rock work and meticulously clean grounds earned it the Hot Springs, AR "City Beautification Award". Test your luck, mates, on the Captain's Course or the bold Blackbeard's Challenge Course. Discover the fun!See more..
4.5Ozark Folk Center State Park(436 reviews) - A perfect place to spend an afternoon Speciality Museums • State Parks • Theaters
The Ozark Folk Center is a people place,dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of traditional Ozark Mountain crafts and music.Visitors can see presentations and demonstrations of the Ozark crafts and music, living history enactments and other special events that highlight this lifestyle. Apprentice and workshop programs pass these skills of the Ozark people to a new generation.As you visit the Folk Center, make your first stop the General Store near the parking lot. From here,buses will take you to the top of the Folk Center's hill to the Ozark Folk Center Theater and the Crafts Village. Stay in one of The Cabins and Dry Creek (60 units) The center also offers a restaurant, the Smokehouse in the Craft Village, conference/meeting facilities for groups large and small and specializes in business retreats and family reunions.See more..
4.5Mount Magazine State Park(396 reviews) - Beautiful! Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM State Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Hiking Trails
High atop 2,753-foot Mount magazine, the state's tallest mountain, this scenic Arkansas state park was developed in the Mount Magazine Ranger District of the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest through a special use permit from the U.S. Forest Service. Sweeping vistas of broad river valleys, deep canyons, and distant mountains welcome outdoor enthusiasts to Arkansas's high point. This is a place to enjoy sightseeing, exploring the mountain and nature study. The park is a destination for outdoor sports and extreme adventure enthusiasts that offers rock climbing, rappelling, hang-gliding, mountain biking, horseback riding, backpacking, and ATV adventure. An ATV guide service is available. The park also offers overlooks, hiking trails, a picnic area with restrooms, pavilion, and a visitor center with an exhibit gallery and gift shop. The park offers 18 campsites (two Class AAA and 16 Class AA with tent only options). The Lodge features 60 guest rooms, a restaurant, conference center, business center, indoor heated swimming pool, fitness center and game room. Thirteen fully equipped cabins share the same bluff and seeping views of the valley as the lodge.See more..
We really enjoyed this park. It was the most crowded of all the AR state parks we visited but we were still able to keep our distance from others. We are on a mission to take my 85 year old father to all the national parks and in between we go to state parks. AR state parks are mostly all free unless you are camping or staying at one of their lodges/cabins. To spend a day hiking and having a picnic it is free. I love all the unique entry signs. This place has a pool that was closed I assumed other too early in season or COVID. The CCC has build some amazing things at this park like the dam that created such a great waterfall (the jewel of the park). This park had some amazing cabin that I would love to stay in one day. Overall a beautiful park. I wish it was a tad less busy. I assume when pool is running it is even more popular. Glad we made time to visit this park.See more..
We went to several parts of the park. We saw the waterfall the water is so clear. The views going thru the spiral roads were very beautiful. They had a trading post along the way before you get into the park that had horseback riding, honey, jellies, syrup all made locally. They had several animals there almost like a little zoo I think they were rescues or something. The cavern in the park was still closed that was disappointing. Down by the tent camping area there is bathrooms and a shower area. Behind them is a beach type area of water you can put your feet in or sit beside it's a small rock type beach area. You will have to put a dollar to 3 dollars depending on how long you use the area just remember to pack one or two envelopes they were out when we went. They have a little slot to put it in up front of the bathroom area.See more..
We enjoyed a stroll downtown Bentonville. They were setting up their Christmas lights on the town square and they are lit to the max. Lots of great little coffee shops, chocolate shops, a great tea and spice shop and many other places to spend some time and $$$. A great little downtown square. See more..
Come experience a spectacular mountaintop setting with breathtaking panoramic scenery atop 2,681-foot Rich Mountain, Arkansas's second highest peak. Queen Wilhelmina State Park is one of the 52 state parks administered by the State Parks Division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. Queen Wilhelmina is one of the state park system's eight mountain state parks. Queen Wilhelmina State Park's Lodge is one of the four hotel-like lodges in the Arkansas state park system. The others are historic Mather Lodge at Petit Jean State Park near Morrilton, DeGray Lake Resort State Park Lodge near Arkadelphia, and The Lodge at Mount Magazine in Mount Magazine State Park near Paris. In addition to the lodge, the 460-acre park includes a campground with 41 campsites and a bathhouse; picnic areas; trails; and a seasonal miniature train and mini-golf course. Park interpretive programs highlight Rich Mountain’s fauna and unique flora. The park is on Ark. 88 (Talimena National Scenic Byway) 13 miles west of Mena. [For an alternate route from Mena or during inclement weather, go six miles north on U.S. 71, then travel nine miles west on U.S. 270, then go two miles south up Ark. 272.]See more..
4.5Mammoth Spring State Park(229 reviews) - Beautiful views of the Mammoth Spring Dam Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM State Parks
State park featuring Arkansas' largest spring with a flow of 9 millions gallons of water hourly.See more..
Arkansas's resort park lies on the north shore of DeGray Lake, a 13,800-acre fishing and water sport paradise in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. Here resort amenities combine with plenty of outdoor fun and adventure. DeGray Lake Resort offers a 94-room lodge with conference center, 113 campsites (Class B) and three Rent-A-Yurt, championship golf, swimming, tennis, trails, bicycling, baseball, disc golf and guided horseback trail rides. The full-service marina offers tackle, dock space, fuel, and a variety of boat rentals including party barges, kayaks, and pedal boats.See more..
4.5Mount Nebo State Park(227 reviews) - Wonderful stay Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM State Parks
This park on Mount Nebo is well equipped for camping.See more..
This huge forest consists of 1.7 million acres of mountainous terrain in western Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma.See more..
4.5Basin Spring Park(201 reviews) - A must-see when visiting NW Arkansas, but very crowded and busy Spent < 1 hour Parks
Eureka Springs is a town that was built around mineral springs many years ago. It definitely retains its historic charm and downtown with lots of restaurants and shopping. It was worth the drive, but the town was super crowded, and it was beyond difficult to find parking on narrow streets built into the hillsides. We ended up in a paid parking lot by dumb luck. So just be aware of this when you go and be prepared to pay or walk a long way. We ate lunch on the balcony of the hotel, and the view of the town was wonderful. Afterwards we walked around the area of the springs, although the actual spring is now piped. See more..
My daughter and I chose a cabin at this beautiful little state park based on reviews we had read, and were not at all disappointed! The staff was super friendly and helpful both before and during arrival, and the park and cabins were very well maintained. We felt secure walking the park and trail, and my daughter found an abundance of mussels that had washed ashore by our cabin. For any wondering, yes, with a very short walk you can fish at the shore of your cabin. Boat rentals are available right there at the marina for a very reasonable cost. The cabin was stocked with toilet paper, paper towels, coffee, sugar, creamer. Bring spices including salt and pepper if you plan to cook, but no need for dishes, towels, etc. We even saw deer right across from our cabin at night. This is the perfect spot if you are looking for seclusion, no crowds, and to spend a few days getting back to nature!See more..
4.5Craighead Forest Park(151 reviews) - An Excellent Park for walking, jogging or relaxing Parks • Forests
An easy drive around the park. Walking in the park is easy and relaxing. Fishing is available as many will take advantage of. Pets will love it for the scenic views throughout the park.See more..
I went on one of the new low impact hiking trails next to the visitors center. I like the trails around the area they are safe and well maintained. Since I am 71 and I walk alone it is important the area needs to be safe/ . After I left the trail I went to the visitors center and found the most beautiful hanging birds. I purchased 6 humming birds and 2 smaller birds as Christmas gifts. I only live about 10 miles from the park I plan on going again and getting a few more for friends and family. Great park to visit so glad I live close to it.See more..
If you enjoy historical sites then this is the place to visit. The old Courthouse visitors center is full of historical information in each of the courthouse rooms, along with a great gift shop that features a local blacksmith’s wares. The beautiful double staircase that leads to the upstairs courtroom is just beautiful. They offer paid tours to some of the other historical buildings and houses of the town. They will also provide a map for a self guided walking tour. Due to time restraints, on our part, we chose not to take the paid tour, but instead we drove to the blacksmith shop where, at the time, the local blacksmith forged the legendary Bowie knife. The current blacksmith is there to answer questions and to show some of his blacksmithing skills. Very interesting and worthwhile to see. Also, close by, is the old 1914 Washington school house and the largest magnolia tree in the state.See more..
4.5Funtrackers Family Fun Park(131 reviews) - Our favorite! Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM Amusement & Theme Parks
Funtrackers Family Fun Park is the #1 choice for family fun in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Four acres of fun with five activities that guests of all ages will enjoy. Race the fastest go-karts in town around Central Arkansas' longest go-kart track full of twists and turns. Enjoy the scenery at Volcano Falls Mini Golf as you play the Spa City's greatest tropical golfing experience with nearly 100 live palm trees, wooden bridges over deep blue waters, and a real, fire-breathing volcano! Win big in our modern arcade and choose from our wide selection of arcade redemption prizes, then earn bragging rights in our new laser tag arena complete with black lights, fog machines, and real-time leaderboard! Cool off on a hot summer day with a spin in our bumper boats equipped with water squirters. Save money with our new Combo Pricing Specials and Fun Packs, designed to let you do more, for less! Great family fun at a clean, safe, and fun environment conveniently located at the end of the 270W Bypass!See more..
Located in the Boston Mountains, the park offers great fall hiking.See more..
4.5Compton Gardens And Arboretum(116 reviews) - Wonderful Video in the Lobby about the work of Dr. Neil Compton Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Parks • Gardens
All are welcome at Compton Gardens and Arboretum, a greenspace paradise in the heart of Downtown Bentonville. This stunningly peaceful sanctuary of over six acres celebrates the rich history of Ozark horticulture, including the conservation efforts of Dr. Neil Compton who led the fight to save the Buffalo River. Visitors at Compton Gardens will discover lively woodlands, Champion Trees, native plants, and impressive greenery. Experience the magic of Compton Gardens and Arboretum by foot or by bike and enjoy nature and art on the trails.See more..
This is s great park for bicycling, walkers, runners, picnics or just sitting to take in nature at a nice point in the Arkansas River.See more..
4.5Loco Ropes(106 reviews) - Had a blast Temporarily closed - Closed until Nov 30, 2023 Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks
I booked the "End of the Line" Treetop course and had a blast! Ask for Mallory, she is encouraging and conversational in a positive way! She totally took my mindoff being 30 feet in air and suspended on a twisting log try to get to the next element. After the course, take time to walk around and enjoy a meal in downtown Mountain View. The town is full of character and charm.See more..
Great park filled with lots of history! There is no fee to enter the park or go through the museum. I recommend starting in the museum first which tells a history of the battle of Prairie Grove, then going on the walking tour. It is a nice paved trail with some historical buildings and views. There are benches throughout the trail. There is also a driving tour which will take you by some of the battle sites. See more..
We stayed from July 19 thru July 23, 2021. Wonderful campground. Great views of Lake Gleeson. Mostly level sites. Well maintained. Patrolled after dark. Very reasonable prices. Close to Hot Springs. However, the amenity that can make or break a campground visit is the cleanliness of the bath facilities - this campground is amazing! The showers and toilets we kept spotless. No fly specs, or other creepy crawlers underfoot. No musty odors. Just clean! I spoke with Ashley and Roger, they cleaned our area. They take great pride in doing a good job. It really shows. What great employees! The lady in the office was very helpful and gracious - we appreciate her, too!See more..
My family and I (3 adults) visited Lake Dardanelle’s State Park! There were aquariums filled with fish found in the lake; catfish, shovel-head sturgeon, carp, big mouth bass, and many others! We picked up and took pictures with small turtles. There was an exhibit with bees and their hive. I saw bees with pollen on their legs...crawling into a honeycomb to deposit their precious cargo to become honey . The center showed 2 videos; one of the geological and ecological facts of the rivers and tributaries AND the second video showing tragic events dealing up to and during the “Trail of Tears”. OM Goodness, this Visitor Center is filled with facts and valuable history of this area! We are SO glad we stopped to see this place on our travels. We recommend it for you, too!See more..
Lovely park! Campsites in the main campground are well maintained, but not particularly shady. There are also a few campsites near the lake shore. I hiked the Huckleberry Trail, the Gold Creek Loop Trail, & the Cabin Trail. Gold Creek was just a dry creek bed, & the cabin itself is accessible from the same road as the Visitor Center, but both trails were quite lovely & most certainly worth the walk. Another gem in the Arkansas State Park system!See more..
We really enjoyed our visit to lake and park. Very nice and clean. Lots of picnic areas and camping. We really enjoyed going to the visitors center. Very educational place to keep the kids. See more..
4.5Wilson Park(77 reviews) - Whimsical park Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Parks
Brisk January mornings in Fayetteville are made much more enjoyable by going on a quick trip to Wilson Park. There are many things to go and explore all purposefully made ecologically mindful. Including a butterfly garden, goat eating habitat (seasonal), walking trail, serene creek, community pool, and a whimsical involved art display. My favorite of all being the whimsical art display. The details are enjoyable and will leave you feeling pleased with your outing. It’s not every day you see a giant worm incorporated into the architecture. See more..
A National Historic Landmark, the Toltec Mounds site comprises one of the largest and most impressive archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley. Preserved here are Arkansas's tallest American Indian mounds. Three mounds remain where 18 once stood surrounded by an earthen embankment eight to ten feet in height, a portion of which is still visible today. These ancient earthworks are the remains of the late-Woodland thru early-Mississippian Period ceremonial and governmental complex which was inhabited here from A.D. 650 to 1050. The park visitor center features exhibits including artifacts from the site, an A/V theater, and archeological research laboratory. A meeting room and enclosed pavilion (with restrooms) that overlooks the mounds are available for rent. Take a self-guided tour on the 3/4-mile barrier-free trail or 1.6-mile turf trail, or a guided tour by reservation. Park interpreters lead guided tours and programs throughout the week by group reservation and at scheduled times on Saturdays. The archeological site/research station is cooperatively managed by Arkansas State Parks and the Arkansas Archeological Survey. The Toltec Research Station of the Arkansas Archeological Survey, a unit of the University of Arkansas system, and its laboratory are housed in the park visitor center. Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park is one of Arkansas's two archeological sites cooperatively managed by Arkansas State Parks and the Arkansas Archeological Survey as both a state park and an archeological research station. The other is Parkin Archeological State Park at Parkin.See more..
Parrot Island Waterpark is a tropical island oasis with over 370,000 gallons of outdoor splashing & sliding fun, including the region’s only giant wave pool, four awesome twisting turning water slides, a relaxing lazy river, an activity pool and a themed children’s aquatic play area. Waterpark amenities include cabana rentals, refreshment concessions and more! Located at Ben Geren Park.See more..
4.5Rogers Aquatics Center(65 reviews) - It's okay Temporarily closed - Closed until May 27, 2023 Spent More than 3 hours Water Parks
Rogers Aquatics Center is 3 acres of water fun and contains the following amenities/features: Leisure Pool (2 basketball goals & a volleyball net, lily pad walk, and large play structure 6 Lane Competition Pool 500 ft Lazy River that contains therapy jets and vortex pool Plunge Pool with a Rock Climbing Wall Tot Pool with big play structure Splash Pad 2 speed slides off of a 40ft tall tower Bowl Slide off of a 40 ft tall tower Open Flume Slide off of a 40 ft tall tower Enclosed Flume Slide off of a 40 ft tall tower Mens and Womens Bathouses and lockers Family Bathrooms Free Parking Food Service/Concessions Pavilions Open Pass (come and go as you wish with a hand-stamp)See more..
This park is conveniently located with a short drive to many attractions like Eureka Springs, War Eagle Mill and Caverns and the Buffalo River for floating and hiking. War Eagle Trail is the most scenic of the 3 park trails but a potion of the trail was closed during our visit (storm damaged trees I think). Still the portion that was open with awesome views of King's River and interesting rock formations. There was a lot of steps and grade but lots of places to rest. The visitor center was a bit small but offered a nice gift shop, snacks, and restrooms. The campsite was level with water, electric and sewer connections and lots of shade. We felt safe and had some privacy. The staff was super friendly and the park is well maintained. The swimming pool looked nice but was closed on the day of our visit. See more..
4.5Maumelle Park(59 reviews) - Peaceful & pleasant with perks. Parks
Camping area two miles east of Pinnacle.See more..
Isolated Scenic National park with great Civil War, Native American, and Colonial French/Spanish History. The waterfront trail from the visitor center has several nice views of of swamp + wildlife, leading in the the colonial town site remains. The waterfront trail also highlights the small revolutionary battle history. The interior trail, accessible from the picnic area road, has a nice wooded trail with markers and a cannon, telling the civil war battle story. If you want to explore the majority of the park, definitely take a picnic or snack, due to it being roughly an hour from other amenities.See more..
5.0The Blue Zip Line & Farm(53 reviews) - Simply the Best! Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks
Shelly and her son Gregory went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. Most of us had never ziplined before and they were so patient and safety conscious with us. Shelly allowed us to move our time from Saturday to Sunday because it was pouring down raining on Saturday and she wanted us to enjoy our first zip line experience. I highly recommend the Blue Zip Line and Farm and look forward to a return visit in the spring.See more..
4.0Lake Chicot State Park(51 reviews) - Cabin stay at Lake Chicot State Park State Parks
Stayed in Cabin #2, inside has been recently renovated, and it was nice. Back deck right up a small hill from the lake with a path to a pier. Noticed improvements ongoing with several of the campgrounds and a walking trail. Rented kayaks from the marina to explore Lake Chicot. Park staff at the visitor's center, marina, and throughout the park were all very friendly and helpful. See more..
4.0Cadron Settlement Park(47 reviews) - This Place will Break Your Heart Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks
On one of the many branches of the Trail of Tears, this is one of the more sobering spots you'll ever visit. The sadness is only enhanced by the natural beauty. There is a mass grave of Cherokee who died here while being forced to move from South Carolina to Oklahoma, but who never made it. Their names (when known) are listed on a large brass plaque. Many were children. The spot exists because Indians being transported by the water route of the Trail, using the Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas Rivers, had to go ashore here to await further movement inland, as the Arkansas above this point was at that time too shallow to navigate. There is a reconstruction of an ancient fort at the site too, fun to explore for those too young or too hardened to appreciate the tragedy of the location.See more..
Fun, fun, fun. What a great way to promote tourism to a little town. A quick stop by the Beatles turns into fun photo ops for tourists. Enjoy reading the plaques for the whole story, have a photo op, and try to find the hidden pictures. The hidden picture/titles are very hard to see in some lighting, but the rest was fun. Park in the parking lot right next door for easy access.See more..
I visited Cossatot River State Park over Memorial Day weekend to do some hiking. I stopped by the visitor center to get oriented. I ended driving a few miles down a gravel road to the main falls area. The road was relatively easy to navigate with 2-wheel drive. I spoke to a ranger and he told me about a nice hike from a pond near the Sand Bar Bridge to Ed Banks Bridge. It was about 1.5 miles each way and was moderately strenuous. The scenery was stunning! I crossed several side creeks with beautiful waterfalls. All the waterfalls were flowing strongly due to recent rains. I also hiked a portion of the trail south near Cossatot Falls which was very steep with overlooks of the falls and rapids. I loved hiking through this area and highly recommend visiting Cossatot River!See more..
Camped here for 3 nights in the Walk-in tent area, which is on a beautiful peninsula surrounded by the lake. The tent sites are not totally secluded. You are able to see and hear your neighbors.....if you had them. We ended up being one of two tents there:) The bathroom/shower house is not far away and totally blew me away. Hot water showers. Super clean and well kept. This park is beautiful and convenient to the Coleman Quartz Mines to go dig up some crystals. Recommend!See more..
4.5South Arkansas Arboretum(43 reviews) - Wonderful place to wander! Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM State Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
I’m a full-time RVer and was looking for a good place to walk my two pups. The South Arkansas Arboretum is a gem! So many paved paths to walk, lots of benches to sit and relax, and plenty of shade. Very well maintained. Plenty of parking. A beautiful place to wander!See more..
