Queen Wilhelmina State Park is located at the eastern end of the drive, and has a lodge, restaurant, hiking trails, miniature golf, petting zoo, and miniature train rides for the kids. Shuttle service extra. The Mountain Fork River flows through Smithville, about 13 miles from the cabins. It provides excellent in-season fishing for bass, catfish, and walleye. Broken Bow Lake, is 40 miles away and is a favorite for fishing and water sports.
Trout fishing is available below the dam.
Local Hiking and Mountain Biking Endless hiking and Mountain Biking is possible simply by walking out the door of your Peckerwood Knob Cabin to explore the neighboring mountain roads and logging trails. The National Forest Service's Ouachita Trail is located about 7 miles to the north. This trail stretches 192 miles through wooded mountainsides. Also nearby are the Beech Creek Trail, the Billy Creek Trail, the Horsethief Springs Trail, and the Military Road Trail. Local Four-Wheeler Roads Miles of mountain roads and old logging trails provide hours of fun and exploring in rough terrain.