We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…

Thanks to the healthy fishery of Lake Dardanelle, you can experience the thrill of nature and the success of the catch. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center…

There are many creatures that call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room to discover who they are and what clues they leave behind as they…

Exploration, opportunity, and progress forged the culture you find here today. Meet park staff at the amphitheater to hear some interactive stories of the past that create the wonderful and unique…

Why does Lake Dardanelle have such a healthy bass population? The health of this fishery is partially due to the good conservation practices of the staff at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Join a park…

Lake Dardanelle State Park is home to variety of wildlife, but do you ever wonder just what there is out there in the river? Are there snakes, is that a snapping turtle? Join a park interpreter in the…

Join a park Interpreter at the open pavilion to learn the basic about camping. Set yourself up to make some great memories with family or friends.

How well do you know the history and folklore of Arkansas? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater for this fun quiz game where teams will compete for prizes. All ages are welcome!

Kayaking the coves of Lake Dardanelle gives you the opportunity to get closer view of birds and wildlife all from the safety of your boat. Join a park interpreter for a lake excursion via kayak. Sign…

We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for…

Surprises can happen on any outdoor adventure. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn basic first aid tips, how to identify plants like poison ivy, what to…

The Arkansas River creates many opportunities for enjoyment as it journeys through Lake Dardanelle. What lives in the Lake besides fish and turtles? Well, here is your chance to find out. We will…

From instincts to experience, animals at Lake Dardanelle State Park learn what it takes to survive. Meet a park interpreter on the Dardanelle side of the park in the grassy area near the playground to…

Lake Dardanelle has an abundance of macroinvertebrates living in the water. Stop by the park interpreter’s Look & Learn Table at the visitor center to find out what some of our macroinvertebrates…

As the sun goes down on Lake Dardanelle, the sky is lit up with beautiful colors glowing in the sky. Join a park interpreter in the picnic area between the visitor center and the weigh-in pavilion as…

Lake Dardanelle State Park has a diverse ecosystem that supports a wide variety of life. Race through this life-sized tree maze to discover some of the trees found here and what makes them stand out…

Ever wish you had a picture of something you saw but didn't have a camera? Nature journals are a sure way to have that picture and never have to get a picture printed. Join a park interpreter in the…

What has eight legs and eats bugs? Discover some of the fascinating things spiders do. Learn how they make their homes, find food, and even which ones are dangerous to us. Join a park interpreter in…

You can explore nature at this park because Lake Dardanelle’s diverse habitats sustain many living creatures. Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room and discover some of the…

Lake Dardanelle State Park is known for its stunning sunsets. Enjoy the beauty as we paddle along some of the seldom seen shorelines of this 34,000-acre lake. Sign up at the visitor center or call…