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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

Park

  • Lake Ouachita
  • Moro Bay

Region

  • Central
  • Lower Delta
  • Southwest

Park Activity

  • Fishing
  • Watchable Wildlife
  • [X] Kayaking / Canoeing

Trail Type

  • Kayaking/Water Trails

Trail Difficulty

Author

  • Arkansas State Parks Staff
  • Jason Parrie
  • Meg Matthews
  • Monika Rued
  • Robin Gabe
  • Seth Boone
  • [X] Jenn Menge
  • [X] Paul Butler

Date Published

  • August 2020
  • April 2016

Photo Essay: Island Adventures on Lake Ouachita

Aug 2020
  ⁄  
Jenn Menge

Arkansas’s largest lake, Lake Ouachita, has 1000 miles of pristine shoreline and over 200 different islands to explore. Lake Ouachita State Park, located in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains, exists in part to provide access to the lake’s recreational and educational opportunities.

Sunset at Bird Island at Lake Ouachita State Park

Babysitting a Beaver

Apr 2016
  ⁄  
Paul Butler

Your Arkansas State Parks are set aside, protected, and determined in their mission to provide you with outdoor experiences that can enhance the quality of your life.

Kayaking with a Beaver

Whatever Floats Your Boat

Apr 2016
  ⁄  
Paul Butler

If you're looking for some time to relax and unwind, you won't find a better place than an Arkansas State Park. Pack up your boat, fishing gear, and head out to get a little alone time.

Canoeing at Moro Creek
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