Arkansas Park List

In the 1920s, nationwide attention focused on south Arkansas when the Smackover field was ranked first among the nation's oil fields. For five months in 1925, the 40-square-mile Smackover field was the focal point of one of the wildest mineral booms in North America. Today, south Arkansas's oil fields ...

Explore this complex of five exhibit buildings and learn about life on, and the history of, Arkansas's Grand Prairie and Delta. The Main House contains an audiovisual room and gift shop. The Summer Kitchen showcases domestic tools and kitchen instruments of old. The Peterson Building interprets life on the ...

In 1686, Henri de Tonti established a trading post known as "Poste de Arkansea" at the Quapaw village of Osotouy. It was the first semi-permanent French settlement in the lower Mississippi River Valley. The establishment of the Post was the first step in a long struggle between ...

Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge supports a tremendous array of wildlife species, but the refuge is best known for the large concentrations of migratory waterfowl that spend the winter feeding in the farm stubble and wetlands. The refuge was established in 1993 to protect and provide feeding and resting ...

Beaver Lake is a nature lover's delight during all seasons. Towering limestone bluffs, natural caves and a wide variety of trees and flowering shrubs afford shutter bugs and nature lovers many hours of enjoyment throughout the year. In spring, visitors can enjoy a pleasant drive along hillsides quilted with beautiful ...

Birdwatchers, particularly those interested in waterfowl, would be well served to pay a visit to Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge during the winter months. Peak numbers of waterfowl in January and February can exceed 200,000. Additionally, Wood Ducks are year-round residents and annually raise approximately 2,500 young in natural ...

Blue Mountain Lake is located in the shadow of Mt. Magazine, Arkansas's highest mountain. Blue Mountain Lake has offered many recreational opportunities since its' completion in 1947. Modern campgrounds (Waveland and Outlet Parks) provide tent and trailer spaces, electrical and water hookups, showers, boat launching ramps, parking areas, fish cleaning ...

The Buffalo River is one of the few remaining unpolluted, free-flowing rivers in the lower 48 states offering both swift-running and placid stretches. The Buffalo National River encompasses 135 miles of the 150-mile long river. It begins as a trickle in the Boston Mountains 15 miles above the park ...

Seeking a clear, clean, and uncrowded water playground? Look no further than Bull Shoals Lake. Set in the scenic Ozark Mountains of northern Arkansas and southern Missouri, Bull Shoals Lake has hundreds of miles of lake arms and coves perfect for boating, water sports, swimming, and fishing. Each season ...

In north central Arkansas amidst the natural beauty of the Ozark Mountains, Bull Shoals-White River State Park stretches along the riverside and lakeshore where the White River and Bull Shoals Lake join at the Bull Shoals dam. Together these waters form one of the nation's finest fishing and boating ...

Cache River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) was established in 1986 to protect significant wetland habitats and provide feeding and resting areas for migrating waterfowl. As one of the few remaining areas in the Lower Mississippi River Valley not drastically altered by channelization and drainage, the ...

Located where the rolling terrain of the West Gulf Coastal Plain and the alluvial lands of east Arkansas's Mississippi Delta meet, this park offers visitors the opportunity to explore two of Arkansas's distinct natural settings in one visit. Hike or bike the park's 2,053 acres of woodlands in the ...

On the morning of September 23, 1957, nine African-American high school students faced an angry mob of over 1,000 whites protesting integration in front of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. As the students were escorted inside by the Little Rock police, violence escalated and they were ...

James Sevier Conway (1796-1855), surveyor, planter, prominent and influencial citizen of pioneer Arkansas, took office as Arkansas's first governor when Arkansas was admitted to the Union as the 25th state on June 15, 1836. Dedicated to his memory, this 11.5-acre state historic site preserves Governor Conway's final resting place, ...

This park-natural area stretches for 12 miles along the wild and scenic Cossatot River, Arkansas's premier whitewater experience renowned as the best whitewater float stream in mid-America. Located in southwest Arkansas south of Mena, the Cossatot forms Cossatot Falls, a rugged and rocky canyon that challenges the most experienced ...

Arkansas, The Natural State, is blessed with an abundance of geological wonders. The Crater of Diamonds State Park, the only diamond-producing site in the world open to the public, stands out as a unique geological "gem" for visitors to explore and enjoy. Here, visitors are invited to prospect in the ...

Take a drive along Crowley's Ridge Parkway, a 212-mile scenic byway with dramatic views along the hills and ridges where wildflowers proliferate throughout spring, summer, and fall. Travel through natural and historical sites such as Chalk Bluff Battlefield Park, a Civil War battle site, the grave of Billy DeMint, ...

Left as an erosional remnant from the natural forces of rivers 40 million years ago, Crowley's Ridge stands 100 to 200 feet above the fertile plains of the Delta in eastern Arkansas. The ridge was named for Benjamin F. Crowley, a soldier during the War of 1812 whose land ...

In this scenic setting in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, Lake Greeson, the Little Missouri River, and Daisy State Park make a winning combination for outdoor enthusiasts. Lake Greeson, 7,000 acres of clear water and mountain scenery, delights water enthusiasts. Catches of black and white bass, stripers, crappie, ...

Constructed under the supervision of the Corps of Engineers' Little Rock District, Lake Dardanelle and Winthrop Rockefeller Lake comprise one of the most accessible and attractive recreation areas in Arkansas. With nearly 40,000 acres of boating and fishing waters and rimmed by choice picnic and camping areas, it is the ...

Also known as Pool 6, the David D. Terry Lock and Dam area attracts many outdoor enthusiasts with its excellent fishing, campground, and picnic areas. The Terry Lock and Dam area contains five recreation parks, which are Dam Site 6 East, Dam Site 6 West, Willow Beach Park, Murray ...

Located adjacent to the National Scenic 7 Byway, just north of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, lies a sparkling treasure of the Vicksburg District. Spanning 208 miles of shoreline and 13,800 acres, DeGray Lake offers a myriad of recreational opportunities. Completed in 1972, this earthen dam backs up the waters of the Caddo ...

DeGray Lake Resort State Park is Arkansas's only resort state park. Set in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains and nestled along the north shore of 13,800-acre DeGray Lake, one of the region's five Diamond Lakes known for their crystal clear waters, DeGray offers all the outdoor adventure and ...

This rails-to-trails conversion in southeast Arkansas is being developed in phases along the 73-mile former Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way that stretches from one mile south of Lexa (six miles west of Helena) to Cypress Bend (five miles northeast of McGehee), one of the former routes of The Delta Eagle. The ...

Whether you enjoy boating, fishing, skiing, or canoeing, Dequeen Lake has everything you need. There are 3 campgrounds, 6 boat ramps, 3 swimming areas, many picnic areas, and 1 picnic shelter. The region in which DeQueen Lake is located offers outdoor sportsmen excellent opportunities for year-round enjoyment of the ...

Devil's Den State Park is nestled deep in Lee Creek Valley, a picturesque setting in northwest Arkansas's Ozark Mountains. This Ozark valley was selected as a park site in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The CCC used native materials to craft the park's rustic-style wood and stone ...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes you to Dierks Lake and wishes you an enjoyable stay at the project. The project offers the visitor many opportunities for an enjoyable outdoor recreation experience. Please help keep the areas clean and attractive for use by other visitors. Avoid damaging trees ...

Established in 1975, Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is located in southeast Arkansas, approximately eight miles west of the town of Crossett. Named for a small community located at its southwest corner, this 65,000 acre refuge contains an abundance of water resources dominated by the Ouachita and Saline Rivers ...

Fort Smith National Historic Site embraces the remains of two frontier forts and the Federal Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Commemorating a significant phase of America's westward expansion, it stands today as a reminder of 80 turbulent years in the history of Federal Indian Policy. The ...

The Corps of Engineers invites you to visit Gillham Lake, "The Bright Spot on the Cossatot," and wishes you an enjoyable stay at the project for a memorable outdoor recreation experience. Whether you enjoy boating, canoeing, fishing, swimming, picnicking, or hiking, Gillham Lake has an activity for you. Gillham ...