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…

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…

Exploration, opportunity, and progress forged the culture you find here today. Meet a park interpreter on the Dardanelle side of the park in the grassy area near the playground to hear some stories of…

Lake Dardanelle State Park's diverse habitats sustain many living creatures; a large number of these are birds. Have you ever heard a bird call and wondered what bird it is? Join a park interpreter in…

Arkansas State Parks is committed to protecting our natural resources within the parks, including the native plants and their pollinators. That is why we are partners with the Arkansas Monarch and…

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…

Native species such as mason bees are incredibly important and efficient pollinators and can be seen in action at Lake Dardanelle State Park. Join a park interpreter in the Lakeview Room where we will…

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…

Meet a park interpreter at the amphitheater for some old-fashioned Bingo, with a twist. By the end of each round, you will surely have learned a new wildflower found here in Arkansas. Bring the…

Lake Dardanelle State Park's healthy habitats are a haven for frogs and toads. Tadpoles and polliwogs transform into insect-eating machines throughout Lake Dardanelle State Park. Join a park…

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…

Interested in becoming an Arkansas State Parks Explorer? Meet a park interpreter in the visitor center to learn how to get started! The Explorer Program is intended for young people ages 6-14 (though…

You can explore nature at this park because Lake Dardanelle State Park’s diverse habitats sustain many living creatures. Join a park interpreter on the Dardanelle side of the park in the grassy area…

Exploration, opportunity, and progress forged the culture that you find here today. Join a park interpreter on the Dardanelle side of the park in the pavilion to learn about an early toy that was made…

Each year, over 350 bird species travel hundreds and sometimes thousands of miles to find the food they need to survive. Lake Dardanelle State Park makes a perfect place for them to find this food and…

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 grassy area near the fishing pier as we watch the sun go down to…

Join a park interpreter in front of the visitor center to take a walk through the area in search of our visiting birds. Even if you’ve never birded before, you can enjoy these creatures in a whole new…

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 diverse habitats in and around Lake Dardanelle State Park create many opportunities to see unique wildlife. The wildlife you encounter while camping may be the most memorable part of your trip.…

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 to…