2024 Great North American Eclipse Reservation Information

There is a four-night minimum during the event dates, Friday, April 5, 2024, through Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
All event date reservations will require a two (2) day non-refundable reservation deposit applied to the entire stay upon arrival.
Reservations canceled within two (2) days of the arrival date and time (4 p.m. check-in time) or “no-shows” will be charged for the entire stay, which includes the non-refundable reservation deposit. This cancelation applies to all overnight accommodations, including campsites.

Notice: Loop B, Campsites 45-60 are not suitable for campers over 24 feet. Please call the park directly with any questions.

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Lake Charles State Park

Make lifetime memories at Lake Charles State Park

Park interpreters help you connect with the outdoors

Exploring and hiking at Lake Charles State Park

Kayaking at Lake Charles State Park

Don't you just love a campfire?

Camping at Lake Charles State Park

Swim beach at Lake Charles State Park

Camp in a YURT at Lake Charles State Park

Motorcyclists at Lake Charles State Park

Sunset tour at Lake Charles State Park

Camping at Lake Charles State Park

Lake Charles State Park

What to know

A half-hour from Jonesboro and about 1.5 hours from Memphis, Lake Charles State Park is a peaceful place located on a 645-acre lake filled with bass, crappie, bream, and catfish. In fact, it’s the place where the largest number of 20-inch bass have been caught in Northeast Arkansas. A full line of bait and tackle is available at the visitor center from March through October. There are 60 campsites, a third of which are Class AAA, with many spots right on the water. A YURT offers an additional lodging option. The park is also a great getaway in fall and winter months with four hiking trails.

Camping
Group Facilities
Boats/Marinas

Rent-A-Yurt

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Class AAA - Water/50 Amp/Sewer

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Class B - Water/30 Amp

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Open Pavilion

Standard Pavilion

For reservations and more information, please contact the park at 870-878-6595 or [email protected]

Per Day Rate: $76.00

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Solo Kayak

Daily Rate: $30.00

Half Day Rate: $20.00

Hourly Rate: $10.00

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3705 Hwy. 25

Powhatan, AR 72458

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870-878-6595

Visitor Center

Peak Season
March-November
Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Off-peak Season
December-February
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Campgrounds: Open all year. No water December, January, & February

Area A Bath House: Open March-November

Area C Bath House: Open all year

Picnic Area: Open all year

Picnic Area Restrooms: Open March – November

Free swimming at the beach.
NO LIFEGUARD - SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK

New Year’s Resolution: Visit an Arkansas State Park Every Month Tuesday, January 01, 2019