Arkansas State Parks Trip Ideas

Grady Spann

Hundreds of programs, events, and activities are scheduled across the park system to make your visit memorable while expanding your knowledge of what makes Arkansas so special.

Take a Journey to Another World

Seth Boone

While Cane Creek State Park boasts over 20 miles of trail, the park has another unique feature to its name. The park offers kayaking, for rent or guided.

Babysitting a Beaver

Paul Butler

Your Arkansas State Parks are set aside, protected, and determined in their mission to provide you with outdoor experiences that can enhance the quality of your life.

Whatever Floats Your Boat

Paul Butler

If you're looking for some time to relax and unwind, you won't find a better place than an Arkansas State Park. Pack up your boat, fishing gear, and head out to get a little alone time.

It’s School Group Season!

Tara Gillanders

Most of our parks have programs specifically designed for school groups that are aligned with the Arkansas K-12 and can accommodate School Groups throughout the year.

Instagram Worthy Views at Arkansas State Parks

Arkansas State Parks Staff

Looking for the perfect IG moments to capture this summer? Across Arkansas’ state parks, you’ll find jaw-dropping views of the state’s diverse landscapes. Check out the following locations that are sure to beautify not only your feed but your memory bank too!

Two mountain bikers riding under a waterfall at Devil's Den State Park

Great Arkansas Cleanup

Each fall, Arkansans improve their communities by volunteering in the Great Arkansas Cleanup (GAC), the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Commission’s (KAB) annual litter pickup and community cleanup event.

Events Roundup: Spring and Summer in Arkansas

Learn Dutch oven cooking, paddle downstream or practice your bird calls — but most importantly, get outside as Arkansas warms up with these festivals and ongoing activities.

Experiencing the 2024 Great American Eclipse in Arkansas State Parks