Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

Heather Runyan

Among the bugs, frogs, and bird sounds, there is a full chorus performing for whoever is willing to stop and listen, especially around sunset. Take a moment to enjoy the sounds of Logoly State Park and then go out and discover your own sunset chorus, wherever you may be.

Morning on DeGray Lake

Kayla Gomance

Come find the power of serenity by watching the day begin at DeGray Lake Resort State Park.

More than just a dirt field

Tayler Markham

Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! With summer here, we are planning exciting new programs for park guests in the months to come. This summer will be a special one for the Crater of Diamonds, as we celebrate 50 years as an Arkansas State Park!

family digging for diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park

Best parks for a family getaway

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

Lake Chicot State Park: A “C” of Discovery

Alex Hedegard

Lake Chicot serves as a “C” (sea) of discovery, delivering a pristine bald cypress ecosystem that provides both beauty and a healthy haven for much of Lake Chicot State Park’s wildlife. As you watch this video, imagine what wildlife lives here.

5 Activities To Do In State Parks

Kelly Farrell

You probably already know there are tons of fun activities to do with your family and friends while visiting the state parks of Arkansas – things like hiking scenic trails, kayaking on lakes and streams, fishing, birdwatching, touring historic sites, visiting museums, geocaching, and so much more.

The Once and Future Mather Lodge

Arkansas State Parks Staff

Mather Lodge is closed for restoration, renovation and major rebuilding, but will stay true to the original design and structure of the CCC era in which it was built.

Wings on the Wind

Don Simons

As you scan the horizon with a good set of binoculars, there is a variety of wildlife to spot in state parks from hawks and eagles to monarch butterflies and song birds.

Crater of Diamonds State Park: A wonderful and crazy place

Waymon Cox

The main thing that makes Crater of Diamonds State Park so unique is that our visitors are allowed to hunt for diamonds, and then are allowed to keep them.

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