Historic State Parks
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Arkansas State Parks protect more than scenic landscapes. They safeguard the stories, places and moments that shaped the state, inviting visitors to connect with its past while exploring its natural beauty today.
Step into history at parks where pivotal events unfolded. Wander prehistoric Native American mound sites once visited by the Hernando de Soto expedition. Walk ground marked by Civil War battles. Spend the night in beautifully preserved Civilian Conservation Corps cabins, built during the New Deal and still admired for their craftsmanship and sense of place. Explore historic Washington, where figures like Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett and Sam Houston once passed through on the road to Texas independence.
From Louisiana Purchase–era landmarks to ancient earthworks and battlefield sites, Arkansas’ state parks bring history to life. Ranger programs, preserved structures and immersive landscapes help tell the stories of the people who came before us and the moments that defined The Natural State.
