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Lake Fort Smith State Park

Rent a kayak at the park marina and explore 1,490-acre Lake Fort Smith
Rent a kayak at the park marina and explore 1,490-acre Lake Fort Smith
Stay in one of our fully-equipped Lake Fort Smith State Park cabins
Stay in one of our fully-equipped Lake Fort Smith State Park cabins
Lake Fort Smith State Park Visitor Center
Lake Fort Smith State Park Visitor Center
Camping at Lake Fort Smith State Park
Camping at Lake Fort Smith State Park
Go on a guided hike at Lake Fort Smith State Park
Go on a guided hike at Lake Fort Smith State Park
Lake Fort Smith State Park marina
Lake Fort Smith State Park marina
Stay in one of our fully-equipped cabins
Stay in one of our fully-equipped cabins
Lake Fort Smith State Park swimming pool
Lake Fort Smith State Park swimming pool
Hiking at Lake Fort Smith State Park
Hiking at Lake Fort Smith State Park
Have your family reunion or event at one of our pavilions
Have your family reunion or event at one of our pavilions
Mountain Biking at Lake Fort Smith State Park
Mountain Biking at Lake Fort Smith State Park
Fall is a beautiful time to visit Lake Fort Smith State Park
Fall is a beautiful time to visit Lake Fort Smith State Park
The Wild Turkey Lodge at Lake Fort Smith State Park can sleep up to 28 persons
The Wild Turkey Lodge at Lake Fort Smith State Park can sleep up to 28 persons

What to know

A beautiful multi-use area on the banks of Lake Fort Smith, this is a scenic, well-maintained park in the Boston Mountain Valley of the Ozarks with camping, fishing, kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking. For backpackers, it is the western terminus of the 240-mile Ozark Highlands Trail. The park offers 30 campsites (20 Class AAA and 10 Class B), 10 cabins, a swimming pool, marina with boat rentals, pavilion, picnic sites, and group facilities including a dining hall and two group lodges with full-size kitchens. The visitor center houses a replica pioneer log cabin and covered wagon with exhibits and programs on the area’s early history. Park interpreters lead guests on nature hikes and lake tours year-round. (Swimming, water skiing, stand-up paddle boarding, and jet skiing, are not allowed on the lake.

Plan Your Adventure

Full Service Cabins
The full service cabins at Lake Fort Smith State Parks have all the amenities guests need for relaxing getaway, including satellite television, heat and air conditioning, full kitchens with cookware and dinnerware. Linen's are provided in these cabins. Outdoor seating is also provided. Dog-friendly, extra fees apply. Please call park for details.
  • One Bedroom (dog friendly) — Cabin #: 2
  • One Bedroom — Cabin #: 5, 6, 7
  • One Bedroom ADA — Cabin #: 1
  • Two Bedroom ADA — Cabin #: 4
  • Two Bedroom Cabin — Cabin #: 3, 8, 9, 10
Group Lodge with Kitchenette
Lake Fort Smith State Park has two modern group lodges with a capacity of 28 - 32 people. There is also one dining hall available, a full kitchen is included (this is not a restaurant). Each lodge has a kitchenette and counselor suites. Linens are available upon request for $9.00 per person. Please call 479-369-2469, for more information and to make reservations. Reservations can be made up to 2 years in advance. 
One Group Lodge Per Night: $386.00
Group Dining Hall : $347.00

Contact park for availability.

Meeting Rooms, Visitor Center, Restrooms

Visitor Center Meeting Room
For reservations and more information, please contact the park at 479-369-2469 or [email protected].
Per Use: $140.00
Deposit: $100.00

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Open Pavilion

Standard Pavilion
For reservations and more information, please contact the park at 479-369-2469 or [email protected].
Per Day: $79.00

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Boats

16 ft Boat with 9.9 hp Motor (Includes trolling motor, battery and one tank of fuel)
Daily Rate: $85.00
Half-daily Rate: $60.00
Deposit: $50.00

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17 ft. Bass Boat with 50 hp Motor
Daily Rate: $150.00
Half-daily Rate: $100.00
Deposit: $100.00

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18 ft. Party Barge with 50hp Motor
Daily Rate: $230.00
Half-daily Rate: $170.00
6 Hour Rate: $205.00
Deposit: $200.00

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22 ft. Party Barge with 90 h.p.
Daily Rate: $300.00
Half-daily Rate: $225.00
6 Hour Rate : $270.00
Deposit: $200.00

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25 ft. Party Barge w/ 115 hp motor
Daily Rate: $350.00
6 Hour Rate: $315.00
Half-daily Rate: $275.00
Deposit: $200.00

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Solo Kayak

Kayak - Solo
Daily Rate: $30.00
Half-daily Rate: $20.00
Hourly Rate: $10.00

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Tandem Kayak

Kayak - Tandem or Canoe
Daily Rate: $40.00
Half-daily Rate: $25.00
Hourly Rate: $12.50

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Pedal Boat

Pedal Boat
Hourly Rate: $10.00

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Boat Slip

Transient Slip
Daily Rate: $20.00

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Pool

Pool
Pool is open seasonally from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Cabin guest receive free entry.
Age 6 and up: $6.00
Age 2 through 5: $5.00
20 Admission Pass: $90.00
Group (20-25): $120.00
Family Season Rate: $225.00

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15458 Sheperd Springs Road
Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004
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