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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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Historic Washington State Park

An important stop on the Southwest Trail, James Bowie, Sam Houston, and Davy Crockett famously traveled through here. James Black, a local blacksmith, actually forged the legendary Bowie knife. From 1863-1865, it served as the Confederate capital of...

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Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area

Hobbs is Arkansas’ largest state park, spanning 12,173 acres of rolling, forested landscape along the southern shore of Beaver Lake. It is located within the White River watershed in the Ozark Plateau ecoregion of Northwest Arkansas. The area is...

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Jacksonport State Park

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...

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Jenkins Ferry Battleground State Park

Three Civil War battles took place in south-central Arkansas in the spring of 1864 as part of the Union Army’s Red River Campaign. The sites of these skirmishes – Poison Springs, Marks’ Mills, and Jenkins Ferry – and the 1836 Courthouse at Historic...

Lake Catherine State Park

This peaceful park is located on Lake Catherine, one of five lakes in the beautiful Ouachita Mountain region. The only full-service marina on the lake is here at the park and open in the summertime for bait, snacks/drinks, and fuel. The park also...

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Lake Charles State Park

Less than an hour from Jonesboro and about 2 hours from Memphis, Lake Charles State Park is a peaceful place located on a 645-acre lake filled with bass, crappie, bream, and catfish. In fact, it’s the place where the largest number of 20-inch bass...

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Lake Chicot State Park

At 20 miles long, Lake Chicot is the largest natural lake in Arkansas and the largest oxbow lake in North America. Its beautiful waters are a favorite with anglers throughout the year. Located near the Mississippi River, the park is situated in one...

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Lake Dardanelle State Park

This park is located in two areas on Lake Dardanelle, a 34,300-acre reservoir on the Arkansas River. The main site is in Russellville where you’ll find the Sport Fishing Weigh-in Pavilion, a fishing pier, swimming beach, boardwalk, trail, and visitor...

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Lake Fort Smith State Park

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...

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Lake Frierson State Park

Located on the shores of 335-acre Lake Frierson, this park is an easy, laid-back place to relax and enjoy year-round fishing for bream, catfish, crappie, and bass. The park campground offers seven campsites (five Class B and two Class D). Nearby are...

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Lake Ouachita State Park

Arkansas’ largest lake, Lake Ouachita, offers 40,000 acres of clear, clean water surrounded by the scenic Ouachita National Forest. Swimming, skiing, scuba diving, boating, kayaking, and fishing are enjoyed here. Bream, crappie, catfish, striped bass...

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Lake Poinsett State Park

Lake Poinsett is a small, quiet park that is perfect for getting away for the weekend or just a few hours to fish. There are boat rentals, a launch ramp, and a bait shop on-site. The day-use area includes several picnic tables for family lunches, a...

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Lake Sylvia Recreation Area

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area is nestled between scenic pine and oak-clad mountains in the northeast corner of the Ouachita National Forest. The serene 18-acre lake is noted for its swimming and fishing opportunities only 38 miles west of Little Rock...

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Logoly State Park

At Arkansas’ first environmental education state park, Logoly’s natural resources provide a living laboratory for students and visitors. Most of Logoly’s 370 acres comprise a State Natural Area that includes unique plant species and mineral springs...

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Louisiana Purchase State Park

An important place in history, this National Historic Landmark preserves the initial point from which all surveys of property acquired through the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 originated. An elevated boardwalk above the surrounding headwater swamp...