Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

As bright mornings give way to chillier weather and the leaves start to turn to auburn, garnet and gold, you’ll feel the pull to get outside. Whether you want to spend an entire weekend living around nature’s beauty or want to feel the thrill of speed as you race down a Monument Trail, Arkansas State Parks has something for everyone this autumn.

Fall camping at White Oak Lake State Park

Fall Getaways

Aug 2025

Hop on a scenic road, kick up some golden leaves and make your way to a fresh-out-of-your-favorite-fall-movie getaway. Arkansas State Parks has something for everyone — are you more of a cabin or lodge person? — so book your stay now because fall is in season.

Louisiana Purchase State Park: Arkansas’ 18th state park

Jan 2025

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.

Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park: Arkansas’ first archeological state park

Oct 2024

As the name of Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park implies, archeology is an important aspect of this state park.

History and outdoors highlighted at Woolly Hollow State Park

Oct 2024

Woolly Hollow State Park is located at 82 Woolly Hollow Road in Greenbrier.

Woolly Cabin at Woolly Hollow State Park in Greenbrier.

Farming history featured at Plantation Agriculture Museum

Sep 2024

Located in Scott, Plantation Agriculture Museum helps tell the story of Arkansas’ farming heritage.

Winter hiking at Arkansas State Parks

Jan 2024

Winter is a beautiful time to get outside and hit the trail at an Arkansas State Park.

The Natural State’s Archeological State Parks

Mar 2023

Arkansas state parks are home to American Indian mounds, steamboat welcoming towns, and Civilian Conservation Corps campgrounds. All of them offer a unique perspective into the history of The Natural State and make for thought-provoking road trips. Crank up your tunes, put on your sunglasses, and wind your way through roads lined with oak trees growing alongside Arkansas’s...

Clay face pot at Parkin Archeological State Park exhibit

Waterfalls of Arkansas State Parks

Feb 2023

Hiking to waterfalls is a great way to get out into nature and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. It can be a calming and peaceful experience, or an adrenaline-filled adventure depending on how you approach it. You can get some great exercise and fresh air, and you may even spot some wildlife along the way. The sound of a rushing waterfall is also incredibly soothing, and...

Children playing at the Lake Catherine waterfall on the Falls Branch Trail

Exploring Central & North Central Arkansas

Oct 2022