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Discover Endless Ways to Experience Arkansas’ 52 State Parks

Whether you’re searching for a peaceful escape, a family adventure or a chance to reconnect with nature, you’ll find it in Arkansas State Parks. The Natural State makes it easy to plan a getaway that fits your interests, schedule and sense of adventure.

Each of Arkansas’ 52 state parks offers something unique, from the winding trails of Cane Creek State Park near Star City to the peaceful campsites at Lake Frierson State Park just north of Jonesboro. Paddle the crystal-clear waters of Lake Ouachita State Park or explore Davidsonville Historic State Park outside Pocahontas, where you can walk the grounds of Arkansas’ first post office and courthouse. Plan your adventure by activity or interest, with options for hiking, biking, paddling, fishing or camping across The Natural State.

Spending time in Arkansas State Parks is about more than visiting beautiful places. It’s a chance to reconnect with nature, breathe deeply and explore landscapes that have shaped generations of memories. Watch the sunrise from Mount Nebo State Park’s Rim Trail near Dardanelle, kayak through cypress-lined waters at Moro Bay State Park or follow the rugged paths of Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area. Trek through the wooded ridges of Woolly Hollow State Park close to Greenbrier or relax along the quiet shoreline of Lake Chicot State Park near Lake Village. Each park reveals a different side of Arkansas, inviting you to explore, recharge and return again.

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Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources

South Arkansas is home to the unique story of the 1920s oil boom. Walking the grounds of the state park, you’ll see working oil field equipment used in the area, including a replica of a 112-foot derrick and a central power station that could pull up...

Arkansas Post Museum

Tour this complex of five exhibit buildings and explore life on Arkansas’ Grand Prairie and in the Arkansas Delta from 1877 to today. The Main House serves as the entrance to your experience. Two buildings on the grounds are original to the Grand...

Bull Shoals-White River State Park

The James A. Gaston Visitor Center is located at 153 Dam Overlook Lane,Bull Shoals, AR 72619 and does not have camping access. Campers can setup at Bull Shoals-White River State Park Camp Area located at 129 Bull Shoals Park, Lakeview, AR 72642...

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Cane Creek State Park

Located where the Coastal Plain meets the Mississippi Delta, this park offers you the opportunity to experience both in one visit. The trail system is a point of pride at the park. Trail run, ride, or backpack through rolling terrain, along the lake...

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Conway Cemetery State Park

When Arkansas was admitted to the Union as the 25th state on June 15, 1836, James Sevier Conway (1796-1855) took office as Arkansas’s first governor. This 11-acre historic site preserves Conway’s final resting place, where a biographical marker...

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area

This park-natural area extends for 12.5 miles along the National Wild and Scenic Cossatot River. The river forms Cossatot Falls, a rocky canyon with Class V rapids for experienced kayakers and canoeists when local rainfall increases the watershed...

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Crater of Diamonds State Park

The only place in the world where the public can search for natural diamonds in their original volcanic source, Crater of Diamonds offers a one-of-a-kind experience that brings people from all over the world to Murfreesboro, Arkansas. Visitors to the...

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Crowley's Ridge State Park

Atop the forested hills in Northeast Arkansas, Crowley’s Ridge State Park is situated on a unique geological formation and has a rich history. Native log and stone structures, constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, set the tone for this park’s rustic quality.

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Daisy State Park

Nestled in the Ouachita Mountains along Lake Greeson and the Little Missouri River, Daisy State Park offers a relaxing setting for outdoor recreational experiences. Visitors can enjoy hiking the Daisy Nature Creek Trail, camping by the lake, and...

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Davidsonville Historic State Park

Frontier history and modern-day recreation merge at Davidsonville, once home to Arkansas’ first post office and first courthouses. Little of Davidsonville’s existence is evident above ground; archeological excavations here are still uncovering...

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DeGray Lake Resort State Park

Near Hot Springs and Little Rock, Arkansas’ resort state park is located on the shores of beautiful DeGray Lake. Here, you’ll find first-class lodging and amenities along with outdoor fun and adventure year-round. DeGray Lake Resort offers a 90-room...

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Delta Heritage Trail State Park

Every visit to Delta Heritage Trail State Park is one to remember. Walking or riding along the trail, you may encounter a variety of wildlife and plants. When the rail-to-trail project is complete, it will be an astounding 84.5-miles long. To date...

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Devil's Den State Park

An Arkansas icon, this special place nestled in Lee Creek Valley was selected as a state park site in the 1930s. The Civilian Conservation Corps used native materials to build the park’s rustic-style wood and stone structures that mirror the...

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Hampson Archeological Museum State Park

Hampson Archeological Museum State Park in Wilson, Arkansas, exhibits a nationally renowned collection from the Nodena site. This was a 15-acre palisaded village that once thrived on the Mississippi River in what is today Mississippi County. Hampson...

Herman Davis State Park

This monument honors Herman Davis who grew up hunting near Manila and became a scout and sharpshooter. He was on General John J. Pershing’s list of WWI’s 100 great heroic stories. Private Davis received the Distinguished Service Cross, Croix de Guere...