Think you’re ready to hit the trail? Drop by the weigh-in pavilion for the Hiking Challenge! Test your hiking smarts at three fun drop-in stations where you’ll figure out the 10 Essentials every hiker…

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…

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

Ready to test your fishing skills? Drop by the weigh-in pavilion for the Fishing Challenge! This event features three fun stations where you’ll practice your casting aim, discover how much you…

Ready to put your camping skills to the test? Join us at the weigh-in pavilion for the Camping Challenge! Race to set up part of a campsite in our tent relay, learn how long trash really sticks around…

Birds have many special adaptations that make them especially suited for the area in which they live. Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to explore some of these…

Join a park interpreter in the visitor center Orientation Room as we discover some fun facts about the snakes that call Lake Dardanelle State Park home. Discover how to tell the difference between a…

Curious about cast iron cooking? Stop by our Dutch Oven Look & Learn Table in the visitor center to see Dutch ovens up close, explore how they work, and discover how people have used them for…

Explore the wonders of Lake Dardanelle and the Arkansas River aboard the state park tour boat (weather permitting). Enjoy abundant wildlife, amazing history, and astounding views of the river valley…

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…

The great outdoors is filled with many colorful things. Thanks to Lake Dardanelle’s diverse habitats, you can discover just how bright and colorful the world around you is. Join a park interpreter at…

When you walk around in nature and you see a track, do you take the track at face value as just a footprint, or do you look around to see what the big picture holds? Join a park interpreter in the…

Kayaking the coves of Lake Dardanelle gives you the opportunity to get closer view of birds and wildlife you may not have had before, all from the safety of your boat. Join a park interpreter for a…

Learning not to use our eyes and rely on our other senses is difficult for some. It can be a very rewarding experience if we give it a chance. Join the park interpreter at the amphitheater and…

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…

Cooking around a campfire is an age-old activity that was part of day-to-day life throughout history. Today it is usually reserved for camping only. We are going to take a step back and explore the…

Wouldn’t it be great if your campout at Lake Dardanelle State Park could last forever? It might be fun, but the effects of a campout might be felt for years to come if you are not…

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…

Summer in Arkansas can be an itchy time of year. Meet a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to learn about common causes of itchiness, prevent future irritation,…

Oh no—this campsite is a disaster! Join a park interpreter in the grassy area across from the visitor center to uncover what went wrong and how to fix it. Learn how to protect parks and…