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.

Hidden Wonders Scavenger Hunt

All around us are many “hidden wonders”—small animals, plants, and fungi—that may not be as engaging as deer or turkeys, but they are just as important to the ecosystem. You can download and print the Scavenger Hunt below. By carefully looking for the items on this list while you explore Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area, you can discover these hidden wonders and learn...

Photo Essay: Alligator Antics

Ivory Detter

Alligators can be observed during the warm months of the year at Millwood State Park in the southwestern region of Arkansas, and they are an important part of the aquatic habitat here. Follow along as we go on a virtual alligator spotting adventure! All of the alligators in the following pictures have made Millwood State Park their home.

The Delta as the 1815 Surveyors Experienced: Louisiana Purchase State Park

Ryan Smith

Louisiana Purchase Historic State Park, a small lesser-known park in the eastern part of Arkansas near Brinkley, protects the initial survey point for all lands acquired in the United States’ Louisiana Purchase. The park also provides you access to see a granite monument marking the location on an elevated boardwalk in a headwater swamp. This special site is not only a...

Granite monument in swamp with water at its base. Trees growing in background as far as viewer can see.

Two Visitors Find Large Diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park