List of Arkansas state parks
Current parks
Table:
Current Arkansas state parks

Park name

County or counties

Size

Year Established

Water Body(s)

Remarks

Image

Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources

Union County
19 acres
(8 ha)
1986
None
Museum preserving and interpreting the history of oil and bromine mining in Arkansas

Arkansas Post Museum

Arkansas County
8 acres (3.2 ha)
1997
None
Museum dedicated to the history of Arkansas Post, Arkansas's territorial capital until 1821. Located on the grounds of the Arkansas Post National Memorial (National Park Service)

Bull Shoals-White River State Park

Baxter and Marion counties
732 acres (296 ha)
1955
Bull Shoals Lake
Trout fishing destination above and below Bull Shoals Dam with over 100 campsites

Cane Creek State Park

Lincoln County
2,053 acres (831 ha)
1992
Cane Creek Lake
Wooded lake along Bayou Bartholomew including a hiking trail and camping

Conway Cemetery State Park

Lafayette County
11.5 acres (5 ha)
1986
None
Historical state park with no recreational services located on James Sevier Conway's (the first governor of Arkansas) former cotton plantation

Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area

Howard and Polk county
5,230 acres (2145 ha)
1988
Cossatot River
Class III, IV, and V whitewater rafting river listed on the National Park Service's National Wild and Scenic Rivers System

Crater of Diamonds State Park

Pike County
911 acres (369 ha)
1972
None
World's only diamond-bearing site accessible to the public

Crowley's Ridge State Park

Greene County
291 acres (118 ha)
1937
Lake Ponder
Park built on the homestead of Benjamin Crowley, dedicated to the culture and history of the Crowley's Ridge region. Includes many structures built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps and spring-fed Lake Ponder

Daisy State Park

Pike County
276 acres (112 ha)
1955
Lake Greeson
Park nestled within the Ouachita Mountains on Lake Greeson near the Ouachita National Forest. Popular for camping, water sports, and fishing

Davidsonville Historic State Park

Randolph County
163 acres (66 ha)
1957
Black River
Historic state park preserving the abandoned frontier river town of Davidsonville. Interpretive tours and signs guide visitors through the historic community bypassed by the Southwest Trail in the 1820s. Fishing is available along three nearby rivers, with 49 campsites

DeGray Lake Resort State Park

Clark and Hot Spring counties
984 acres (398 ha)
1974
DeGray Lake
Resort state park with championship rated golf course, 94 room lodge, and over 100 campsites

Delta Heritage Trail State Park

Arkansas, Desha and Phillips counties
960 acres (390 ha)
2002
None
Rails to trails conversion of former railroad bed through Arkansas Delta lowlands, currently 14 miles (23 km), planned to be 73 miles (117 km)

Devil's Den State Park

Washington County
2,500 acres (1000 ha)
1933
Lee Creek
Civilian Conservation Corps-built park in the Ozarks with lake, caves, swimming pool and several trails. Includes over 100 campsites, including cabins

Hampson Archeological Museum State Park

Mississippi County
5 acres (2 ha)
1961
None
Museum displaying archeological artifacts from the Nodena Site, an aboriginal village of the Nodena people dated 1400-1650 CE, and bones from the Island 35 Mastodon

Herman Davis State Park

Mississippi County
1 acre (0.4 ha)
1953
None
Park surrounding a grave and memorial to Herman Davis, a U.S. sniper during World War I

Historic Washington State Park

Hempstead County
101 acres (41 ha)
1973
None
Fifty-three buildings that preserve and interpret the architectural, cultural, and political history of a historic nineteenth century town.

Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area

Benton, Carroll and Madison counties
12,056 acres (4879 ha)
1979
Beaver Lake
Large park in the Boston Mountains along Beaver Lake featuring trails, camping, and a shooting range.

Jacksonport State Park

Jackson County
164.7 acres (66.7 ha)
1965
Black River and White River
Park containing the 1872 Jacksonport courthouse, preserving the culture and history of a former steamboat river town

Jenkins' Ferry Battleground State Park

Grant County
40 acres (16.2 ha)
1961
Saline River
One of three battleground sites from the Camden Expedition of the Civil War. Water recreation available on the Saline River

Lake Catherine State Park

Garland and Hot Spring counties
2,180 acres (882.2 ha)
1935
Lake Catherine
Civilian Conservation Corps park created along the lake, resulting in a well-preserved natural shoreline. Park features cabins, campsites, nature programs, marina, hiking trails, and a sand beach swimming area

Lake Charles State Park

Lawrence County
140 acres (57 ha)
1967
Lake Charles
Lake is maintained and stocked with fish by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission; also features camping, hiking, boat ramps and an interpretative nature center

Lake Chicot State Park

Chicot County
211.6 acres (85.6 ha)
1957
Lake Chicot
Largest oxbow lake in the United States; formerly the main channel of the Mississippi River. Park is located within a pecan grove within a bayou environment, offering 122 campsites, 14 cabins, swimming pool, boat shop/marina and interpretative visitor center.

Lake Dardanelle State Park

Pope County
246 acres (99.6 ha)
1966
Lake Dardanelle
Two sites (Russellville and Dardanelle), including 74 campsites, boating, visitor center, and aquarium. Popular for bass fishing, including hosting many major tournaments.

Lake Fort Smith State Park

Crawford County
260 acres (105.2 ha)
1967
Lake Fort Smith
Large lake in the Ozarks offering 30 campsites, 10 cabins, a marina, swimming pool and visitor center

Lake Frierson State Park

Greene County
114 acres (46.1 ha)
1975
Lake Frierson
Reservoir built along Crowley's Ridge known for fishing. Features seven campsites, trails, boat ramp and visitor center

Lake Ouachita State Park

Garland County
360 acres (145.7 ha)
1955
Lake Ouachita
Built surrounding a reservoir, the park features a marina, trails, restaurant, eagle tours, and interpretative information on three historic springs in the park vicinity

Lake Poinsett State Park

Poinsett County
132 acres (53.4 ha)
1963
Lake Poinsett
Popular with fishing enthusiasts, the park offers 29 campsites, trails and interpretative programs

Logoly State Park

Columbia County
368 acres (148.9 ha)
1974
None
Environmental education park containing mature oak-hickory forests, mineral springs and endangered species

Louisiana Purchase State Park

Lee County, Monroe County, Phillips County
37.5 acres (15.2 ha)
1961
None
Boardwalk through a headwater swamp leading to a monument dedicating the point of beginning of all surveys of the Louisiana Purchase, which allowed for the westward development and expansion of the United States

Lower White River Museum State Park

Prairie County
0.4 acres (0.2 ha)
1975
White River
Museum dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of culture, commerce and history along the White River in Arkansas

Mammoth Spring State Park

Fulton County
623.5 acres (25 ha)
1957
Mammoth Spring
Park surrounding the large natural spring, offering fishing, boating and hiking, an Arkansas welcome center and museum

Marks' Mills Battleground State Park

Cleveland County
6.2 acres (2.5 ha)
1961
None
Park commemorating Civil War battle, including exhibits and park area. Also a Red River Campaign National Historic Landmark.

Millwood State Park

Little River County
824 acres (333 ha)
1976
Millwood Lake
Forested area surrounding large lake known for bass fishing, bird watching, hiking and camping.

Mississippi River State Park

Lee County, Phillips County
536 acres (217 ha)
2009
Mississippi River
Newest state park created within the St. Francis National Forest. Park currently includes campground at Bear Creek Lake and birding trail.

Moro Bay State Park

Bradley County
117 acres (47 ha)
1972
Ouachita River
Park at the convergence of Raymond Lake, Moro Bay, and the Ouachita River with visitor center. Popular destination for fishing, water sports, hiking trails and camping.

Mount Magazine State Park

Logan County
2,234 acres (904 ha)
1983
None
The park contains Mossback Ridge, including the peak of Mount Magazine, Arkansas's highest point. Park also contains The Lodge at Mount Magazine, cabins, trails, and a hang gliding area.

Mount Nebo State Park

Yell County
2,984 acres (1208 ha)
1928
None
One of three mountain state parks in the Arkansas River Valley, includes historic cabins, 14 miles (23 km) of hiking trails, and popular hang-gliding launch points.

Ozark Folk Center State Park

Stone County
637 acres (258 ha)
1973
None
Located near Mountain View, Arkansas, it preserves the music, culture, and traditions of the Ozark Mountains. Hosts special concerts and regular folk music performances.

Parkin Archeological State Park

Cross County
107 acres (43 ha)
1994
None

Petit Jean State Park

Conway County
3,471 acres (1405 ha)
1923
None
Situated atop Petit Jean Mountain in the Arkansas River Valley, offers trails, creeks, and geology throughout the forested mountains

Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Pulaski County
2,069 acres (837 ha)
1973
None
Rocky Pinnacle Mountain emerges where the flat Arkansas Delta intersects the Ouachita Mountains

Plantation Agriculture Museum

Lonoke County
14.5 acres (5.9 ha)
1985
None
Former general store serving a community of cotton farmers operating as a museum including over 10,000 artifacts. Grounds also contain farm machinery used on cotton plantations.

Poison Springs Battleground State Park

Ouachita County
85 acres (34 ha)
1961
None
Preserves and commemorates the Battle of Poison Spring in the American Civil War, which was part of the 1864 Camden Expedition

Powhatan Historic State Park

Lawrence County
9.1 acres (3.7 ha)
1970
Black River
Preserves a small nineteenth-century river port town on the Black River

Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park

Washington County
840 acres (340 ha)
1957
None
Preserves and commemorates the Battle of Prairie Grove in the American Civil War. Park includes a museum, gift shop, and several historic structures from the period relocated to the site around a walking trail.

Queen Wilhelmina State Park

Polk County
460 acres (190 ha)
1957
None
Lodge atop Rich Mountain offers 38 guest rooms and is surrounded by forested slopes with creeks, trails, and mountain vistas. Located along the Talimena Scenic Drive.

South Arkansas Arboretum

Union County
13 acres (5.3 ha)
1991
None
Arboretum and botanical garden owned by South Arkansas Community College with plants native to the Western Gulf Coastal Plain region.

Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park

Lonoke County
185 acres (75 ha)
1975
None

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