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Arkansas State & National Parks + Forests

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State Parks

  • Bull Shoals-White River State Park – Located in the Ozark Mountains, this park offers a variety of outdoor recreation activities, including fishing, boating, hiking, and camping. The park also features the Bull Shoals Dam, which was completed in 1951 and forms the Bull Shoals Lake.
  • Cane Creek State Park – Located in southeast Arkansas, this park features a 1,675-acre lake that offers fishing, boating, and swimming opportunities. The park also offers hiking and mountain biking trails, as well as camping facilities.
  • Conway Cemetery State Park – Located near the town of Carlisle, this park is the site of the Conway Cemetery, which contains the graves of some of Arkansas’s earliest settlers. The park also features a small picnic area and historic interpretive signage.
  • Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area – Located in southwest Arkansas, this park is known for its rugged terrain and challenging whitewater rapids on the Cossatot River. The park also offers hiking trails and camping facilities.
  • Crater of Diamonds State Park – Located in southwest Arkansas, this park is the only diamond-producing site in the world that is open to the public. Visitors can search for diamonds and other gems in the park’s 37-acre plowed field, as well as enjoy camping, hiking, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
  • Crowley’s Ridge State Park – Located in northeast Arkansas, this park is situated on a unique geological formation known as Crowley’s Ridge. The park offers hiking trails, camping facilities, and a variety of interpretive programs that focus on the area’s natural and cultural history.
  • Daisy State Park – Located on the shores of Lake Greeson in southwest Arkansas, this park offers a variety of water-based recreational activities, including fishing, boating, and swimming. The park also offers camping facilities and hiking trails.
  • Davidsonville Historic State Park – Located near the town of Pocahontas, this park is the site of the former town of Davidsonville, which was established in 1815. The park features the Davidsonville courthouse site, as well as hiking trails and interpretive programs.
  • DeGray Lake Resort State Park – Located in central Arkansas, this park is situated on the shores of DeGray Lake and offers a variety of water-based recreational activities, including fishing, boating, and swimming. The park also features a championship golf course, camping facilities, and hiking trails.
  • Delta Heritage Trail State Park – Located in southeast Arkansas, this park offers a unique opportunity to explore the history and culture of the Arkansas Delta. The park features hiking and biking trails that connect to several historic sites and interpretive centers.
  • Devil’s Den State Park – Located in northwest Arkansas, this park is known for its scenic beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. The park offers hiking and mountain biking trails, camping facilities, and opportunities for rock climbing and rappelling.
  • Hampson Archeological Museum State Park – located in northeast Arkansas and is home to a museum dedicated to the study and preservation of Native American artifacts. The museum’s collection features objects from the Nodena site, an ancient civilization that flourished in the region over a thousand years ago.
  • Herman Davis State Park – situated in the Ozark Mountains and offers visitors a chance to explore the rugged natural beauty of the area. The park is named after Herman Davis, a local World War I hero who was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his bravery in battle.
  • Historic Washington State Park – a living history museum that showcases life in 19th-century Arkansas. Visitors can explore restored buildings, including homes, a courthouse, and a blacksmith shop, as well as enjoy demonstrations of historic crafts and trades.
  • Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area – the largest state park in Arkansas, covering over 12,000 acres. The park features miles of hiking and biking trails, as well as opportunities for fishing and boating on Beaver Lake.
  • Jacksonport State Park – situated on the banks of the White River and is home to a historic courthouse that served as the seat of government for Jackson County during the Civil War. Visitors can explore the courthouse and learn about the region’s history through exhibits and interpretive programs.
  • Jenkins’ Ferry Battleground State Park – a historic site that commemorates the Battle of Jenkins’ Ferry, a key engagement of the Civil War. The park features interpretive exhibits and a walking trail that takes visitors through the battlefield and past historic markers.
  • Lake Catherine State Park – located on the shores of Lake Catherine and offers visitors a variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, fishing, and hiking. The park also features a marina, a swim beach, and camping facilities.
  • Lake Charles State Park – situated in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains and offers visitors a chance to explore the natural beauty of the area. The park features hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and camping facilities.
  • Lake Chicot State Park – located on the banks of Lake Chicot, Arkansas’s largest natural lake. The park offers visitors a variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, fishing, and hiking, as well as camping facilities.
  • Lake Dardanelle State Park – situated on the banks of the Arkansas River and offers visitors a variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, fishing, and hiking. The park also features a visitor center with exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the area.
  • Lake Fort Smith State Park – located in the Boston Mountains and offers visitors a chance to explore the natural beauty of the area. The park features hiking trails, camping facilities, and a visitor center with exhibits on the history and ecology of the region.
  • Lake Frierson State Park – situated on the shores of Lake Frierson and offers visitors a variety of recreational opportunities, including fishing, boating, and hiking. The park also features a visitor center with exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the area.
  • Lake Ouachita State Park – located on the shores of Lake Ouachita, one of the largest man-made lakes in the country. The park offers visitors a variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, fishing, and hiking, as well as camping facilities.
  • Lake Poinsett State Park – situated on the shores of Lake Poinsett and offers visitors a variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, fishing, and hiking. The park also features a visitor center with exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the area.
  • Logoly State Park – Arkansas’s first environmental education state park and offers visitors a chance to learn about the natural world through interactive exhibits and programs. The park features hiking trails, camping facilities, and a visitor center with exhibits on the ecology of the region.
  • Louisiana Purchase State Park – located in eastern Arkansas and is home to the Louisiana Purchase Monument, a stone obelisk commemorating the purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803. The park also features a visitors’ center with exhibits on the history of the Louisiana Purchase.
  • Mammoth Spring State Park – located in northern Arkansas and features a large spring that feeds the Spring River. The park offers visitors a variety of recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking, and camping, as well as a visitors’ center with exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the area.
  • Marks’ Mills Battleground State Park – a historic site that commemorates the Battle of Marks’ Mills, a Civil War engagement that took place in April 1864. The park features interpretive exhibits and a walking trail that takes visitors through the battlefield and past historic markers.
  • Millwood State Park – located on the shores of Millwood Lake in southwest Arkansas and offers visitors a variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, fishing, and hiking. The park also features camping facilities and a visitors’ center with exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the area.
  • Mississippi River State Park – situated on the banks of the Mississippi River in eastern Arkansas and offers visitors a chance to explore the natural beauty of the region. The park features hiking trails, fishing opportunities, and camping facilities, as well as a visitors’ center with exhibits on the history and ecology of the area.
  • Moro Bay State Park – located on the banks of the Ouachita River in southern Arkansas and offers visitors a variety of recreational opportunities, including boating, fishing, and hiking. The park also features camping facilities and a visitors’ center with exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the area.
  • Mount Magazine State Park – located on the summit of Mount Magazine, Arkansas’s highest mountain. The park offers visitors a chance to explore the natural beauty of the area through hiking and biking trails, as well as camping facilities and a visitors’ center with exhibits on the ecology and history of the region.
  • Mount Nebo State Park – situated on the summit of Mount Nebo and offers visitors a chance to explore the natural beauty of the area. The park features hiking trails, camping facilities, and a visitors’ center with exhibits on the history and ecology of the region.
  • Ozark Folk Center State Park – located in the Ozark Mountains and offers visitors a chance to explore the traditional crafts and culture of the region. The park features artisans demonstrating traditional crafts, live music, and a visitors’ center with exhibits on the history and culture of the Ozarks.
  • Parkin Archeological State Park – situated on the site of a Mississippian culture village and features exhibits on the history and culture of the Native American people who lived there. The park also includes the remains of a historic courthouse and a walking trail that takes visitors through the village site.
  • Petit Jean State Park – located on Petit Jean Mountain and offers visitors a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking, fishing, and camping. The park also features a visitors’ center with exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the area, as well as a historic cabin and a waterfall.
  • Pinnacle Mountain State Park – situated on the edge of the Ouachita Mountains and offers visitors a chance to explore the natural beauty of the area through hiking trails and rock climbing opportunities. The park also features a visitors’ center with exhibits on the ecology and history of the region.
  • Poison Springs Battleground State Park – a historic site that commemorates the Battle of Poison Springs, a Civil War engagement that took place in April 1864. The park features interpretive exhibits and a walking trail that takes visitors through the battlefield and past historic markers.
  • Powhatan Historic State Park – located on the banks of the Black River in northeast Arkansas and features exhibits on the history and culture of the Native American people who lived there. The park also includes the remains of a historic courthouse and a walking trail that takes visitors through the village site.
  • Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park – a historic site that commemorates the Battle of Prairie Grove, a Civil War engagement that took place in December 1862. The park features interpretive exhibits and a walking trail that takes visitors through the battlefield and past historic markers.
  • Queen Wilhelmina State Park – located in the Ouachita Mountains and offers visitors a chance to explore the natural beauty of the area through hiking and biking trails. The park also features camping facilities and a visitors’ center with exhibits on the history and ecology of the region.
  • Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park – situated in central Arkansas and features a collection of prehistoric Native American mounds. The park offers visitors a chance to explore the mounds and learn about the ancient civilization that built them, as well as a visitors’ center with exhibits on the archeology and history of the area.
  • Village Creek State Park – located in northeast Arkansas and offers visitors a variety of recreational opportunities, including fishing, boating, and hiking. The park also features camping facilities and a visitors’ center with exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the region.
  • White Oak Lake State Park – situated in southwest Arkansas and offers visitors a chance to explore the natural beauty of the area through hiking and boating opportunities. The park also features camping facilities and a visitors’ center with exhibits on the ecology and history of the region.
  • Withrow Springs State Park – located in the Ozark Mountains and offers visitors a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking, fishing, and camping. The park also features a visitors’ center with exhibits on the natural and cultural history of the area.
  • Woolly Hollow State Park – situated in central Arkansas and offers visitors a chance to explore the natural beauty of the area through hiking and boating opportunities. The park also features camping facilities and a visitors’ center with exhibits on the history and ecology of the region.

National Parks

State & National Forests

■ Ouachita National Forest
■ Ozark-St. Francis National Forest

National Natural Landmarks