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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

Park

  • Louisiana Purchase
  • Moro Bay

Region

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

Park Activity

  • Fishing
  • Kayaking / Canoeing

Trail Type

  • Kayaking/Water Trails

Trail Difficulty

Author

  • Alex Hedegard
  • Arkansas State Parks Staff
  • Brian Whitson
  • Cara Curtis
  • Grady Spann
  • Jason Parrie
  • Joe Jacobs
  • Kelly Farrell
  • Maggie Howard
  • Matt Manos
  • Megan Ayres Moore
  • Meg Matthews
  • Monika Rued
  • Robin Gabe
  • Ryan Smith
  • Seth Boone
  • Tara Gillanders
  • [X] Paul Butler
  • [X] Zoie Clift

Date Published

  • January 2025
  • January 2017
  • April 2016

Louisiana Purchase State Park: Arkansas’ 18th state park

Jan 2025
  ⁄  
Zoie Clift

Louisiana Purchase State Park near Brinkley helps preserve a pivotal piece of history tied to the 1803 Louisiana Purchase.

An elevated boardwalk leads to a granite monument at Louisiana Purchase State Park. Arkansas Tourism file photo.

Couple ‘Catches’ 15 Pound Fish Without Pole

Jan 2017
  ⁄  
Paul Butler

One Arkansas couple rented a boat to explore the Ouachita Lake and Raymond Lake. To their surprise, a large fish jumped into their boat at Moro Bay State Park.

 Couple ‘Catches’ 15 Pound Fish Without Pole

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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