Located between the Arkansas Ozarks to the north and the Ouachita Mountains to the south, the park has long been a resting-place, a place for renewal and relaxation. Within its 2,658 acres are woodlands, ravines, lakes, hiking trails, comfortable cabins, clear-running streams, picnic areas, a stone and log lodge, unusual geological formations, camp sites, a swimming pool, tennis courts, and more. Although the structures have been renovated over the years, the essential simplicity and good workmanship remain.
Recreational opportunities abound.
Inside the park, visitors can go caving, fish, play softball, participate in guided interpretive walks, ride horses, bird watch, swim, try pedal boating, camp, play tennis, and find many other ways to enjoy the beauty of the mountaintop. Hiking is a favorite activity, for good reason. There are more than 20 miles of trails to explore. Using hand tools and teams of mules, the CCC began building the interconnected trails back in 1933. Today Cedar Falls, Seven Hollows and Cedar Creek trails, all designated as National Recreation Trails because of their scenic beauty and history, wander through a canyon, descend rock steps, meander along hollows, follow streams, and pass giant rock formations.