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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

Park

  • Cane Creek
  • DeGray Lake Resort
  • Lake Fort Smith
  • Millwood
  • Village Creek
  • White Oak Lake
  • Withrow Springs

Region

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

Park Activity

  • Boating / Marinas
  • Climbing
  • Diamond Digging
  • Geocaching
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking / Canoeing
  • Lake Tours
  • Mountain Biking
  • Swimming
  • Watchable Wildlife
  • [X] Backpacking
  • [X] Fishing
  • [X] Motorcycling

Trail Type

  • ATV
  • Backpacking
  • Barrier Free (ADA)
  • Day Hikes
  • Horseback Riding
  • Mountain Biking
  • [X] Kayaking/Water Trails

Trail Difficulty

  • Easy
  • Moderate
  • Strenuous

Author

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

Date Published

  • June 2022
  • November 2019

Best parks for a family getaway

Jun 2022
  ⁄  
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

Opt Outside for Green Friday

Nov 2019
  ⁄  
Meg Matthews

Green Friday is an antidote to Black Friday where programs will be offered at many Arkansas State Parks on the day after Thanksgiving each year.

Wooly Hollow Mountain Bike
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