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Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

Park

  • Lake Chicot

Region

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  • North Central
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  • [X] Lower Delta

Park Activity

  • Boating / Marinas
  • Climbing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking / Canoeing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Swimming

Trail Type

Trail Difficulty

Author

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

Date Published

  • February 2017
  • August 2016

How Do You Pronounce Lake Chicot?

Feb 2017
  ⁄  
Brian Whitson

Many people may know about the origins of this lake, but may not realize why we call it Lake Chicot. In order to understand where the name Lake Chicot comes from one must look to the past.

Lake Chicot State Park Sign

Handling the Heat

Aug 2016
  ⁄  
Jason Parrie

Arkansas State Parks wants to remind folks that one can safely enjoy the outdoors even during the heat of the summer. Check our tips and precautions for the hot weather.

Lake Fort Smith State Park Hiking
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