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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

Park

  • Cane Creek
  • DeGray Lake Resort
  • Jacksonport
  • [X] Lake Charles
  • Lake Fort Smith
  • Lake Frierson
  • Millwood
  • Moro Bay
  • [X] Mount Magazine
  • Village Creek
  • [X] White Oak Lake
  • Withrow Springs

Region

  • Central
  • Lower Delta
  • [X] Northwest
  • Southwest
  • Upper Delta

Park Activity

  • Boating / Marinas
  • Climbing
  • Fishing
  • Geocaching
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking / Canoeing
  • Lake Tours
  • Mountain Biking
  • Swimming
  • Watchable Wildlife

Trail Type

  • [X] Day Hikes
  • Horseback Riding
  • Kayaking/Water Trails
  • Mountain Biking

Trail Difficulty

  • Easy
  • Moderate
  • Strenuous

Author

  • [X] Arkansas State Parks Staff
  • [X] Monika Rued

Date Published

  • June 2022
  • May 2018
  • August 2016

Best parks for a family getaway

Jun 2022
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Arkansas State Parks Staff

Arkansas State Parks are perfect for your family getaway. With activities for everyone and every age, you’ll have plenty to do at any one of our state parks. Check out our list for some ideas on parks you should visit.

Family canoeing at Cane Creek and touching the lilly pads

Six Hidden Gems of Arkansas State Parks

May 2018
  ⁄  
Arkansas State Parks Staff

Arkansas is lush with State Parks that people travel from all over to discover. But check out this list of parks that fly under the radar with hidden beauties and a secluded environment.

Withrow Springs State Park

Video Blog: Chalk Up Buttercup, We’re Climbing at Mount Magazine

Aug 2016
  ⁄  
Monika Rued

Thinking about taking the "Pepsi Challenge and climbing 75 feet up Pinnacle Mountain? Check out our blog post for what you might expect, and pick up a few tips.

Hiking Mount Magazine Video Blog
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