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Pinnacle Mountain State Park Rocks!

Tucked away in central Arkansas, Pinnacle Mountain is one of the most accessible state parks for hiking, backpacking, climbing, camping, and biking. 
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Photo Essay: Island Adventures on Lake Ouachita

Arkansas’s largest lake, Lake Ouachita, has 1000 miles of pristine shoreline and over 200 different islands to explore. Lake Ouachita State Park, located in the heart of ...
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Lake boating at Arkansas State Parks

Among the outdoor opportunities found at Arkansas State Parks is access to 27 lakes. A popular channel to enjoy these waters is by boat. 
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Video: What’s SUP on Lake Ouachita

Lake Ouachita State Park exists, in part, to provide access to Lake Ouachita – a haven for watersport enthusiasts. The sport of stand up paddleboarding has been steadily growing in popularity over the...
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Video: Purple Martins on Lake Ouachita

Part of our mission at Lake Ouachita State Park is to provide access to Lake Ouachita, which is filled with many wonderful natural resources. One of the most unique sights – a huge roost of purple ...
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Video: Double Rainbow After the Storm

Though it is a human-built lake by the Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Ouachita in southwest Arkansas is filled with plenty of natural beauty. Lake Ouachita State Park exists, in part, to provide access...
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Educator Lesson: Louisiana Purchase Surveyors

Louisiana Purchase Historic State Park is in the Delta region of eastern Arkansas near Brinkley. This park protects the initial point of surveys for lands acquired by the United St...
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WE EXPECT MANY GUESTS TO VISIT FOR  THE ECLIPSE. FOR SAFETY, BE AWARE OF  THESE POINTS:  Each park has set maximum capacity levels to ensure guest safety, protection of resourc...
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Be prepared. Stay Safe. Enjoy the Park.

The 2024 solar eclipse is a special event in the sky across the whole nation. We are glad you chose to experience it in an Arkansas State Park!  A little preparation can bring you a lot of sec...