Outdoors

Experience the great outdoors with Choice Hotels. Our Arkansas hotels are conveniently located near a number of picturesque gardens, caves, rivers, stunning parks, and astounding wildlife. Take a look at the scenery and greenery that Arkansas offers.

In the Ozarks Region

Hobbs State Park Conservation Area
21392 E. Highway 12
Rogers, AR   72756
479-789-2380

This newly birthed state park serves many functions, but we’re happiest to announce its role in the conservation and appreciation of nature. Explore the park’s multitude of landscapes - from plateaus and ridges to shorelines alongside Beaver Lake, the many trails which wind through the park exemplify the reason why Arkansas has been designated as the official “Natural State”.

Bull Shoals-White River State Park
153 Dam Overlook Lane
Bull Shoals, AR   72619
870-445-3629

Fascinating natural beauty abounds at Bull Shoals-White River State Park. Explore the plush greenery of the park as you wind through miles of flatland valley which contains some of the nation’s greenest acreage. Find yourself pitted alongside the shores of the White River and Bull Shoals Lake, and come across a mighty dam which begs to reckon with these forces of nature.

Mammoth Spring State Park
Mammoth Spring, AR   72554
870-625-7364

Mammoth Spring is Arkansas’ largest spring, from which nine million gallons of water flow hourly. We know you’ll want to witness the beauty of this aquatic destination, which culminates in a scenic 10-acre lake. Hike alongside the springs to witness the stunning beauty of this state, or just pack a picnic and enjoy a lazy day in the park.

In the Central Region

Wooly Hollow State Park
82 Woolly Hollow Road
Greenbrier, AR   72058
501-279-2098

When you’ve come to Arkansas, why not find out why this state has been named “The Natural State”? With facilities which range from picnicking grounds to canoeing, kayaking and pedal boating, Wooly Hollow State Park is the perfect place to do it; and with over 2,850 green acres, land is in no short supply for exploratory purposes.

Pinnacle Mountain State Park
11901 Pinnacle Valley Road
Little Rock, AR   72223
501-868-5806

Dedicated to environmental education, this is the perfect place to re-commune with nature. Located just west of Little Rock, this environment was set aside for the enjoyment and wonder of the public in 1977. The park operates only during the day, but the sun shines brightly during the park’s open hours, and we know you’ll want to become acquainted with this green expanse.

Plantation Agriculture Museum
Junction of U.S. 165 and Ark. 161
Scott, AR   72142
501-961-1409

Learn about the history of cotton agriculture in Arkansas from statehood in 1836 through World War II. Exhibits and programs teach you everything you’ve ever wanted to know about farming life during the Plantation Era.

In the River Valley Region

Lake Dardanelle State Park
100 State Park Drive
Russellville, AR   72802
479-967-5516

The Arkansas River is the surrounding feature of this beautiful natural setting. Feeding into Lake Dardanelle, a 34,300-acre reservoir, the riverfront provides the perfect setting for a tranquil day spent with the fish and the water. Explore the park’s natural trappings, or visit a spectacular aquatic exhibit in the center of the park, featuring four aquariums that hold fish found in the lake.

Mount Nebo State Park
16728 West State Highway 155
Dardanelle, AR   72834

Mount Nebo rises 1,350 in the distance of the entrance to Mount Nebo State Park, offering sweeping views of the Arkansas River Valley. Explore the world of the park and you’ll come across hiking trails, stunning vistas, rocky landscapes, and wooded forests that will delight the inner naturalist in everyone in your group.

Mount Magazine State Park
16878 Highway 309 South
Paris, AR   72855
479-963-8502

Mount Magazine State Park contains Arkansas’ highest peak, which rises imperiously among the broad, sweeping valleys of the Petit Jean River and the Arkansas River. A timeless tranquility sweeps through the park, with its rolling meadows of wildflowers and its rocky mountainsides. Come here to revel in natural beauty on one of more than 50 hiking trails.

In the Ouachitas Region

Cossatot River State Park Natural Area
1980 Highway 278 West
Wickes, AR   71973
870-385-2201

Stretching for over 12 miles along the wild and scenic Cossatot River, this park contains what’s come to be known as Arkansas’ premier whitewater experience. Float down the state’s prime whitewater float stream through a rugged, rocky canyon which will come as a challenge to even the most experienced canoeist or kayaker.

Lake Ouachita State Park
5451 Mountain Pine Road
Mountain Pine, AR   71956
501-767-9366

Come to Lake Ouachita State Park to experience the natural beauty of Arkansas in a setting that’s so tranquil, you won’t even have the mind to think. Surrounded by the pristine Ouachita National Forest, the lake is famous for its sweeping vistas and the peacefulness of its waters. It’s a good thing the lake has been named as one of the cleanest lakes in America.

Daisy State Park
103 E. Park
Kirby, AR   71950
870-398-4487

Find yourself in one of the most tranquil settings in Arkansas when you visit Daisy State Park, a wilderness area which is renowned for its natural beauty and its delightful fishing opportunities. With more than 40 species of fish making their homes in the surrounding lakes and rivers, you’ll want to pack your bait and head to the park for a day’s worth of angler’s duties. For those who prefer life off the pole, over 40 miles of hiking trails offer the perfect opportunity to get up-close and personal with nature.

In the Timberlands Region

Logoly State Park
McNeil, AR   71752
870-695-3651

This is the first state park in Arkansas solely dedicated to the education of those seeking information on the gorgeous wilderness which inhabits the state. The park’s natural resources provide an organic studying-ground for students and visitors year round, and with unique plant species and even a mineral spring, the educational experiences are endless.

Poison Spring State Park
Camden, AR  
888-AT-PARKS

Visitors to Arkansas who want to experience the state’s legendary natural beauty will want to head on down to Poison Spring State Park, where a plethora of outdoors experiences await them. Another reason to visit the park lies in the fact that three Civil War battlefields make their home in this natural expanse, providing for a drop or two of history on top of a fantastic serving of nature’s best.

Moro Bay State Park
6071 Highway 600
Jersey, AR   71651
870-463-8555

Here, you’ll find one of the most popular areas for water-related activities in the entire state. Located on beautiful Moro Bay, where Arkansas’ aquatic life goes to shine, the park has opportunities for all kinds of water enthusiasts: from fishers with a mind for several species of scaled denizens, to those with a serious water vehicle, to those who just want to take a dip, the aquatic possibilities at the park are unparalleled.

In the Delta Region

Village Creek State Park
201 Country Road 754
Wynne, AR   72396
870-238-9406

Experience the outdoors of Arkansas like never before at Village Creek State Park, where gorgeous rolling hills and sprawling plains await visitors who want to witness the quintessential Arkansas landscape. Explore the park down one of five hiking trails, which present visitors the opportunity to travel through the wild outdoors of Arkansas with no barriers.

Louisiana Purchase State Park
Brinkley, AR  
888-AT-PARKS

Learn about the exciting history of the Louisiana Purchase at the aptly named Louisiana Purchase State Park. This little piece of history was where Thomas Jefferson ordered the surveyors of the newly purchased territory to begin exploring the outback which had just become part of America. See the country through the eyes of those historic explorers at the park, which features a diverse array of landscape settings.

Lake Chicot State Park
2542 Highway 257
Lake Village, AR   71653
870-265-5480

Nestled in a beautiful pecan grove, this state park will dazzle you with its gorgeous setting. Oftentimes, families come to the park for picnics, and picnicking grounds can be found dotting the landscape. Also popular at this Arkansas natural destination are the activities of fishing, boating, and swimming along the 20-mile oxbow lake for which the park is named.

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