Petit Jean Facilities and Rentals
Fishing and the Boathouse
Fishing
The park's Lake Bailey and Lake Roosevelt are home to many fish species. Boat rentals here in Arkansas’s Petit Jean State Park are available from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, or bring your own motorboat (10 horsepower motor limit), canoe or kayak. Arkansas anglers enjoy fishing from the shore or from the barrier-free fishing pier that provides easy access to 100-acre Lake Bailey.
Boat Rentals
The boathouse and its boat rentals are open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed Mondays and Tuesdays. (The boathouse may be closed on weekdays during the final three weeks of August depending on the availability of staff). Here, you can rent pedal boats, water bikes, or flat-bottom boats with and without a trolling motor. See the price chart for boat rentals in Arkansas’s Petit Jean State Park below.
Boat Rentals at Petit Jean
| Service | Daily | Half-Daily | Hourly | 1/2 Hourly | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 ft. Fishing Boat | $20.00 | $15.00 | |||
| 14 ft. Fishing Boat with 2.5 hp Motor | $85.00 | $60.00 | $50.00 | ||
| Canoe | $40.00 | $25.00 | $12.50 | ||
| Pedal Boat | $10.00 |