Jacksonport State Park

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What to know

In the 1800s, steamboats made Jacksonport a thriving river port. During the Civil War, Confederate and Union forces occupied the town because of its location at the confluence of the White and Black rivers. Jacksonport became the county seat in 1852, and the restored courthouse now stands as a museum. Admission is free. Facilities also include 20 Class A campsites (50 amp service), a swimming beach, pavilion, picnic sites, a playground, a boat ramp and the half-mile Tunstall Riverwalk. Today, exhibits in the park's 1872 courthouse, visitor center and programs by park interpreters share the story of this historic river port.

Audio Description Tour available (of the visitor center exhibit gallery) for guests who are blind or have low vision. Inquire with park staff at the front desk. Listening wands are checked out on a first-come, first-served basis at no cost.

Location

111 Avenue St.
Newport, AR 72112
United States

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Contact the Park

jacksonport@arkansas.com
870-523-2143

* Interpretive programs available year-round

Visitor Center 

Peak Season
March-November
Open daily 8 a.m-5 p.m.

Off-peak Season
December-February
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Jacksonport Courthouse Museum:

Peak Season
March-November
Wednesday-Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays (except for Memorial Day, Labor Day and Fourth of July when required)

Off-peak Season
December-February
Wednesday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays (except for Memorial Day, Labor Day and Fourth of July when required)

Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Swim Beach:

Free swimming at beach.
NO LIFEGUARD - SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK.
 

Campground/Picnic Area:
Open all year
Restrooms open March-November

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Class A - Water/50 Amp

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