The 10 BEST State Parks in Arkansas (2025)

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If you’re looking for a great outdoor escape, Arkansas has some of the prettiest state parks in the country. From the majestic Ozark Mountains to the stunning waterfalls in the Ouachita Mountains, there is something for everyone here.

One of the most popular state parks in Arkansas is Petit Jean State Park, located in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. This park offers a variety of outdoor activities like hiking, swimming, fishing, and camping. It also features an iconic sandstone formation called Bear Cave Mountain.

For those looking for a unique experience, there’s Devil’s Den State Park. This park features sandstone bluffs, picturesque waterfalls, and plenty of wildlife. It’s also home to a historic Civilian Conservation Corps stone lodge built in the 1930s.

No matter what type of adventure you’re looking for, Arkansas has some of the loveliest parks in the entire country. So let’s explore further to learn more about the best state parks in Arkansas.

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[shannonkay]

The best isn’t mentioned - petit Jean state park.

[ryancconnely]

I enjoyed the list. I spent half a week of my spring break 2022 at Mount Magazine State Park in Arkansas. It was spectacular with a stellar lodge with all the amenities. If you want to get lost in a cloud a few times each day. Then, get treated to breathtaking views, I recommend it.

[commonsense]

We live in Flippin, about 20 minutes from the best one.... Buffalo National River and Tyler Campground. And the Mountain Home area has the best lakes in Bull Shoals and Norfolk Lake, with campgrounds all around the two lakes.

[mikefoster]

Glad I read the comments before watching. If Petit Jean isn’t on list then it’s not legit.

[taynepeirce]

Dude!!! Crappy (Crah-pee) which is bad stuff vs Crappie (croppie) which is a fish

[LadywolfT]

If you’re going to feature the best State parks in Arkansas, learn how to pronounce them properly. Quachita is not Wa-CHEE ta. It is WASH-it-tah. And Crappie here is pronounced CROPPIE. From the net: From “Owa-chi-tah” to “Oua-keetah, ” the university has heard it all. In a new video, the school set the record straight – it's pronounced “Wash-i-tah

[mikeelder]

Ouachita is pronounced like "wash uh yah" not "wash chee tah" fyi

[davidquinn]

Looked like Whitaker Point (Hawksbill Crag) in the Hobbs video? Unless there’s a very similar crag, that would be the wrong location?

[adamjaynes]

None of the fish named in the Lake Charles segment were what was shown on screen lol

[TerrificAR]

I was watching this video and I seen a place in the Delta Heritage State Park and wanna know where it is. I seen a trail where trees and house behind them anybody know where that is??? It’s at the 4 minute mark. Anybody know???

[IAmTheAerialTramwayEmoji]

l Iive 5 miles from the white river state park!

[lorriedominas]

2 places are good i guess because I live in Arkansas j have a different experience.

[TheBubbas]

Is this an A.I. channel? Stock photos and Wikipedia galore.

[davidmcdowell]

I love how they named the fish and showed a bunch of saltwater fish 😂

[Kevin]

Petit Jean, Nebo, Magazine are 1, 2, 3. Sir, we are very proud of our state parks. If you do a video do some research first. This video is like our fish…. “Crappie”

[ChrisClark-oecy]

There is an image or two of Ha, Ha Tonka state park. That is in Missouri and not Arkansas.

[gwolf]

Crappie is pronounced croppie. Ouachita is pronounced washitaw.

[bryanrobertson]

This list should be considered a crime for not mentioning Petit Jean

[lorriedominas]

Lake Charles actually is not great. The mosquitoes are horrible. Definitely should not be in the top ten. Fishing is not good either.

[brianbreeding]

Trust would go a long way if you knew how to pronounce the fish correctly. Says someone who grew up in Arkansas. Fishing almost weekly.