The beauty of Petit Jean Mountain and the surrounding area led to the formation of a state park system in Arkansas in 1923.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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
4.0Lake 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..
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..
4.5Cane Creek State Park(35 reviews) - Nice, friendly, quite camping & park State Parks
We had the best getaway at Cane Creek State Park in Star City Arkansas. We stayed in the stationary RV Rental they have at the park. The RV Rental was roomy & comfortable. Amenities included a great shower, full size fridge. All the pots, pans, appliances & utensils needed for food preparation, all you need is the food! As far as the food goes Star City has a really nice Dollar General that offers a large selection of food, produce and anything else you may need. There is also a Piggly Wiggly grocery store with a large meat selection. Nice stove, grill & fire pit with grill grate over it. Very nice large wooden deck & outdoor area with plenty of seating. Outside speakers, 2 queen size beds, sleeper sofa & dining booth converts to bed if needed. We lots of fun fishing & hiking the trails. Lots of nature & wildlife. Extremely nice park staff! Can’t wait to unwind here again!See more..
I always wanted to see the Louisiana Purchase. I was admiring. There were lots of history here and the trees were amazing. We were walking on a boardwalk and there were lots of trees. Everything was calm. Wow! The Louisiana Purchase happened in 1803, a deal between the USA and France. The US acquired 827000 square miles for 15 million. I read all the historic items. I liked the trees. We could not hear anything. This was worthwhile. This is a must!See more..
4.5Tyler Bend Recreation Area(28 reviews) - Great place to hike and put in for a 2 mile float State Parks
Popular recreation area for hiking and camping.See more..
We wanted a good activity to do during the covid 19 pandemic This was a great choice. When you walk in you watch a short movie chairs were spaced apart, You then an view the museum. We then walked the trail showing where different parts o the village were located. A excellent place to visit Please note a face mask is required at this time.See more..
Site of Arkansas’s first post office, courthouse and land office. Davidsonville faded away close to 15 years after being established in 1815. A park with camping, lake and river fishing, trails, pavilions, playgrounds and picnic areas surrounds Trappers Lake. The visitor center features a replica 1820’s hunter-trapper flatboat, interactive virtual tour of the historic town, and exhibits that explore the history of Davidsonville and life on the Arkansas frontier. The campground has 20 (12 water, 50-amp electric, sewer and 8 water, 50-amp electric) campsites.See more..
Lake Charles is amazing! Large camp spots....swim beach. Kayak rental. Hiking....cleanest restrooms anywhere! And view of the lake from each spot. One if our very favorite State Parks!See more..
3.5Millwood State Park(25 reviews) - Hidden Treasure Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM State Parks
This is a hidden gem in the southwestern part of Arkansas. Two hour drive from Little Rock. We camped in site 70, right on the water with a view of water lilies and cypress trees that are just starting to change color. We camped on Sept 26-28, 2014. The weather was warm, but very comfortable. There are two hiking trails, a 1.5 mile along the shoreline and a 4 mile that goes into the hardwood forest. The trails are well blazed and very wide. The four mile is also maintained for bicycle use. The site we were on was large, a grill, fire ring, picnic table and electricity. The restrooms were very clean. There is a great playground that looks like it just got some updating. The grounds are very well maintained, the grass was cut nicely. The people are very helpful. My daughter did bird watching and the skies are really dark. We played on the swings under the stars. I would highly recommend this park.See more..
The park was very crowded when we visited (Memorial Day weekend), so we only hiked one trail. It was interesting, though, with several bridges - some swinging! It has two lakes, one for swimming and one for fishing. Campgrounds, picnic areas, etc. Everything you'd want in a state park. Very well-maintained too.See more..
4.5Mississippi River State Park(22 reviews) - Looking for a piece of Paradise? Spent More than 3 hours State Parks
Want a little piece of paradise right on the water with immaculate kept grounds, clean, modern bathrooms and showers and private beautiful campsites? Well, if you love that peaceful environment on the water, his is the place to be! We camped in a 5th wheel on site #9 which was beautiful but I think next time we come we will reserve site 1, 4 or 14 as they are on peninsula points. Although we did not have wi fi and scetchy cell service it was well worth the solitude and beauy. The groundskeepers were working hard all day weed whipping and taking such great care of the grounds which reflected their pride in what they do!See more..
4.5Jacksonport State Park(22 reviews) - Worth a visit Historic Sites • State Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
In the 1800s steamboats made Jacksonport a thriving river port. During the Civil War, the town was occupied by both Confederate and Union forces because of its crucial locale. Jacksonport became county seat in 1854, and constuction of a stately, two-story brick courthouse began in 1869. The town began to decline in the 1880s when bypassed by the railroad. The county seat was moved in 1891 to nearby Newport, and Jacksonport's stores, wharves and saloons soon vanished.Today, exhibits in the park's 1872 courthouse and programs by park interpreters share the story of this historic river port. Admission to the courthouse is free. The park offers 20 Class A campsites with water and electric hookups including 50 amp service at all sites, a swimming beach on the White River, standard pavilion, picnic sites, playground, and the Tunstall Riverwalk Trail to stroll alongside the river. The park is on Ark. 69 in Jacksonport (just three miles north of Newport).See more..
We enjoyed checking out the old buildings in the park and then going up to the visitors center at the old courthouse to take in the displays there. It was interesting and was kept cool (on a very hot day). The people in the courthouse building were great with answering any questions we had. One of the neat things was being able to see the supports for the swinging bridge in the park. The only recommendation would be to have a guide posted in the park area down below to answer questions, but we realize that not having one there could have been due to covid, lack of volunteers, or extreme heat on the day we visited. Regardless, we enjoyed our visit. Plan on an hour to view the park area and the courthouse.See more..
5.0Hampson Archeological Museum State Park(20 reviews) - A great new archeological museum in an unusual location Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM State Parks • History Museums
If you have friends or family members who seem uninterested in Native Amerian history in the Mid-South, they need to visit this outstanding new Arkansas state park museum. The state park system has taken the collection of a late local physican who carefully cateloged artifacts from his family plantation, plus excavations from universities in Arkansas and Alabama, and turned it into an outstanding modern museum, along with lots of interactive tasks for kids, plus a nice educational room for sessions about archeological and historical matters. Free admission. On the lovely town square, which looks like an European one, with an excellent cafe across the square.See more..
First off. Everyone from the rangers to the attendants to the dock manager are very friendly and eager to assist in any way. Clean facilities, lots of elbow room and the friendliest patrons. Spacious and well maintained sites, peaceful settings and amazing fishing. We are always looking forward to our next visit.See more..
4.5Logoly State Park(19 reviews) - An environmental education park with it's own mineral spring and unique history. State Parks
Logoly State Park in south west Arkansas has a new designation as an environmental education park; and a whole host of resources to go along with it. The new visitor center has great hands on learning opportunities for all ages. We have gone hiking on our own and also with a homeschool group, and had some great luck for seeing the unique flora and fauna of the area. The trails are easy to hike; one meanders around the pond and another will take you back to the location of the mineral springs. The history of the area is really fascinating and worth taking the time to read the signs as you walk. The park interpreters (Devin, specifically) are incredibly knowledgeable and happy to help or answer any questions. Logoly is a great place to spend a day immersing yourself in nature. The park has a section of old growth forest and there are plenty of animals to see along the way so be sure to bring your camera!See more..
We went here to relax, and relax we did. The tent camping spots are far enough away from the RV spots to give you some privacy and quiet. The park is well maintained. The restroom / shower facilities are extremely well designed and clean. There are bike and hiking trails, canoe rentals, and helpful people in the visitor center. I got a nice quality sweatshirt here too.See more..
We stopped at Poison Springs on our Civil War 150th trip. We spent 30 minutes reading the markers, enjoying the cool weather, and the lack of crowd. There was a short nature trail and a great place for a picnic if you're here around lunch.See more..
I stopped off to just check it out after seeing a sign for it while driving through Arkansas. Beautiful lake to see, stretch your legs, and take in some fresh air! I did not do any camping here. See more..
4.0Chalk Bluff Park(5 reviews) - Great place for history and a walk State Parks
This small county park is off the beaten path but not difficult to find. There are picnic tables, bathrooms (we didn't go inside so I can't review those) and a mile long walking trail which does a loop to the St. Francis river. The trail takes you past a covered overlook by the river. There was a small Civil War battle fought here in 1863 and there are several signs with good info about the skirmish. Part of the trail is wheelchair accessible but the other part has stairs and is uneven in places with some vertical gain. Good place to picnic and take a walk.See more..
State park explaining the Civil War battle that occurred near here in 1864. The site is a nice park, complete with a shelter and picnic tables. I encourage anyone who has an interest in this battle/site to visit the Grant County Museum.See more..
4.5Lake Frierson State Park(3 reviews) - fun in the sun Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours State Parks • Bodies of Water • Hiking Trails
Lake Frierson is located on scenic Crowley's Ridge in Northeast Arkansas. The park features varied fishing opportunities including boat rentals and ample shoreline access. The park visitor center offers live bait sales, a wide variety of tackle and basic groceries and gift items. The park also has 7 campsites; 4 with 30 amp service and water. There is a large playground and picnic sites throughout the park offering shoreline access and wonderful views. Sunsets are especially popular as the park is situated on the eastern side of the lake. Two short trails allow visitors to explore the unique geology and hardwood forest of Crowley's Ridge.See more..
Nice picnic spot off Hwy 8. Several picnic tables with grills and a covered pavilion. Lots of shade trees. Room for kids to run around. Mine found a geocache here. This is a small commemorative park, not exactly where the battle took place, but there are signs with information about the skirmish. The actual battle took place just a couple miles away near Marks Cemetery. At that location there are Unknown Soldier headstones, a lovely Nature Trail through the battle site, and more information about the Marks Mills and conflict. We were glad we decided to go down the dirt road to see all that. It was a surprising find.See more..
5.0Crater Diamond Classics(3 reviews) - Hands on Lessons for finding rough Arkansas diamonds Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM State Parks • Parks • Geologic Formations
Giving people information leading to the Crater of diamonds ! Teaching people how to actually work the screens and surface hunt in finding Diamonds . lending ,selling , and even buy back on screens . Hands on LessonsSee more..
2.5Conway Cemetery Historic State Park(2 reviews) - Okay place! State Parks • Cemeteries it was a cool place to see, not something that most people would go to, but i certainly liked it. was very peaceful and prettySee more..
4.0Herman Davis Memorial State Park(1 review) - Interesting Historical Memorial Tuesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour State Parks
This is Arkansas' smallest state park. It is dedicated to the memory of Pvt. Herman Davis--number 4 on Gen. John J. Pershing's list of the 100 greatest soldiers of WWI. A life-sized statue of Davis carved from carrara marble is located in front of an obelisk of the same material. The monument was dedicated in 1925. Davis died in 1923 from complications from a gas attack while he was in France.See more..
