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The Warm Weather is Here! Get Outside!

Bored? Visit one of our handy-dandy state parks.

All of the 51 Arkansas State Parks offer activities for families, seniors, and nature enthusiasts. If you are traveling with a group and would like to have a program or tour designed especially for you, first look to see what is already on the Calendar of Events, then contact the Arkansas State Park. Several parks offer step-on guides for your bus tour, guided tours of historic sites, or Arkansas lake tours that can be tailored to your group's interests and available time.

Teachers, if you see Educational Programs here that meet your classroom needs, contact Arkansas State Parks at 501-682-2187 about presenting that program in your classroom. If you would like to bring your class to the park for a memorable hands-on experience, fill out the Field Trip reservation form. For additional information, visit the Teacher Resources section.

From Arkansas hiking and Arkansas camping to thousands of daily park programs, you are sure to find a fun "thing to do" that interests you!

Go Hiking

The variety of hiking trails in The Natural State allow visitors to choose from trails that take less than an hour to walk to those requiring all day excursions. Scenic beauty and wildlife abound on all hiking trails. Additional information and advice about trails can be obtained from each park.

The Arkansas State Parks offer a wide variety of hiking experiences. Devil's Den State Park offers the hike-in campsites on the Butterfield Trail, once the path of the Butterfield Stagecoach Line. For day hikes, the Waterfowl Way Trail at Millwood State Park offers a level path with the possibility of seeing lots of wildlife including beavers at an active beaver lodge and an alligator "hole". For one state park that offers two types of hikes, try Pinnacle Mountain. The Ouachita Trail up the east side of Pinnacle is rated strenous and offers adventerous climbers a wild day! The Kingfisher Trail winds through the floodplain of the Little Maumelle River and is a hard-surfaced loop with unique plants, wildflowers, birds and wildlife.

No matter what your level of hiking experience, Arkansas State Parks have trails to accommodate you! Please select from the following parks or you can make your selection by level of difficulty.

Go Camping

State Park campgrounds are for seasoned campers and first timers! Pakrs offer "Rent-A-Camp" programs at Bull Shoals, Lake Catherine and Petit Jean for those who are new to camping. Seasoned campers will find great campsites all over the state.

Twenty-eight of Arkansas's 52 state parks feature camping. Park campsites are located in scenic settings showcasing the natural beauty and geological diversity of Arkansas—The Natural State. Campsites range from primitive hike-in tent sites to those with modern conveniences including water, electric and sewer hookups. Campgrounds include modern bathhouses with hot showers and flush toilets.

Campsites are available by reservation or on a first-come basis. Campsites can be reserved by phoning or visiting the park center during business hours or online at this Web site.

It is necessary to register at the park visitor center before occupying campsite. The registering attendant will assign all campsites. Campers may be assigned a requested site if it is available and has the capability of accommodating the camping rig, equipment and gear. Campsites are limited to occupancy by eight persons, excluding day-use guests, and one camping unit consisting of no more than two structures. A minimum of one adult (18 years of age and above) must register for and occupy the campsite during the entire registration period.

Camping is limited to one 14-day stay within a 30-day period.

Pets are welcome in Arkansas State Parks campgrounds, but must be kept on a leash, caged or otherwise restrained to protect the pets and avoid disturbing other park visitors. Pet litter must be cleaned up continuously by owner, bagged or wrapped in paper, and deposited in trash cans.

While Arkansas's state parks are open throughout the year, some facilities close on certain days of the week or during certain seasons. Check with the individual parks for details. Unless demand dictates, campground bathhouses are closed December through February.

The Arkansas State Parks camping rules and regulations policy is available online at: www.adptfoi.com.

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