Notice
Winter Weather Advisory for Arkansas State Parks
As winter weather moves through Arkansas, please check conditions before visiting your favorite state park. Icy roads, snow or other weather impacts may affect park access and amenities. Contact the park directly for the latest updates on closures, road conditions and safety information.
Louisiana Purchase State Park
What to know
An important place in history, this National Historic Landmark preserves the initial point from which all surveys of property acquired through the Louisiana Purchase of 1803 originated. An elevated boardwalk above the surrounding headwater swamp leads to the granite monument marking the survey’s starting point. Wayside exhibits tell the story of the Louisiana Purchase, which opened up the American West. Other panels interpret the lowlands and its native flora and fauna. Restroom facilities are located at the trailhead of this day-use park.