Lake Fort Smith State Park

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Calm lake with forested shoreline under a partly cloudy sky.
Three people kayaking on a calm lake surrounded by trees.
Kayaks stacked on a dock by a calm, tree-lined lake.
Dock with railing leading to a calm lake surrounded by hills under a clear blue sky.
Two cyclists ride along a lakeside trail on a sunny day.
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What to know

A beautiful multi-use area on the banks of Lake Fort Smith, this is a scenic, well-maintained park in the Boston Mountain Valley of the Ozarks with camping, fishing, kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking. For backpackers, it is the western terminus of the 240-mile Ozark Highlands Trail. The park offers 30 campsites (20 Class AAA and 10 Class B), 10 cabins, a swimming pool, marina with boat rentals, pavilion, picnic sites, and group facilities including a dining hall and two group lodges with full-size kitchens. The visitor center houses a replica pioneer log cabin and covered wagon with exhibits and programs on the area’s early history. Park interpreters lead guests on nature hikes and lake tours year-round. (Swimming, water skiing, stand-up paddle boarding, and jet skiing, are not allowed on the lake.

Location

15458 Sheperd Springs Road
Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004
United States

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Contact the Park

lakefortsmith@arkansas.com
479-369-2469

* Interpretive programs available year-round

Visitor Center:
Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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

Pool:
Open Saturday-Sunday until Labor Day
Open for Labor Day weekend including on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2 
Pool parties may be booked outside of normal business hours if staffing allows. Please call to inquire.

Marina:
Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day: Open daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday after Labor Day-October: Wednesday-Sunday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
November-March 15: Closed
March 16-Wednesday before Memorial Day Weekend: Wednesday-Sunday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed Mondays and Tuesdays)

 

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Full Service Cabins

The full service cabins at Lake Fort Smith State Parks have all the amenities guests need for relaxing getaway, including satellite television, heat and air conditioning, full kitchens with cookware and dinnerware. Linen's are provided in these cabins. Outdoor seating is also provided. Cabins 1 & 2 are Dog-friendly, extra fees apply. Please call park for details. 
 

  • One Bedroom (dog friendly) — Cabin #: 2
  • One Bedroom — Cabin #: 5, 6, 7
  • One Bedroom ADA (dog friendly) — Cabin #: 1
  • Two Bedroom ADA — Cabin #: 4
  • Two Bedroom Cabin — Cabin #: 3, 8, 9, 10
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