Mammoth Spring State Park

The Mammoth Spring State Park, located in Fulton County, Arkansas, spans more than sixty acres of the Ozarks. It contains the state’s largest natural spring – the main attraction that drew settlers and tourists to the area as far back as the late 1800s.

Lake Poinsett State Park

Lake Poinsett State Park is located among a panorama of rolling hills called Crowley’s Ridge. The 640-acre lake is situated in northeastern Arkansas, and was constructed by the Arkansas Fish and Game Commission in 1960 to provide recreation to outdoor lovers and those who enjoy fishing. Lake Poinsett State Park was established in 1963 and faces the northern end of the lake. The park offers picnicking and camping options for guests, as well as excellent fishing facilities. Outdoor enthusiasts typically find the shallow waters of the lake ideal for catfish, crappie, bream, and bass fishing.

Lake Ouachita State Park

Located in the Ouachita Mountains National Forrest, Lake Ouachita State Park is an Arkansas gem. Along with awesome views of Arkansas’s natural beauty, the 40,000 acre lake and surrounding park area offer a visitors center, restaurant, cabins, campsites, a full service marina, swimming, hiking trails, boat ramps, and interpretive exhibits.

Lake Catherine State Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas

Lake Catherine is one of Arkansas’ so-called “Diamond Lakes.” The five lakes in this group are (1) Lake Ouachita at Hot Springs, (2) Lake Hamilton, also at Hot Springs, (3) Lake Catherine near Malvern, (4) Lake Greeson, which is located between Glenwood and Murfreesboro, and (5) DeGray Lake, at Arkadelphia. The lakes aren’t remotely diamond-shaped and although diamonds can be found in Arkansas (near Murfreesboro) none have ever been found in these lakes. “Diamond Lakes” is simply a beautiful marketing phrase coined by the resort and recreational property developers of the area.

Arkansas – Lake Charles State Park

Lake Charles State Park is located on the shores of Lake Charles in Arkansas. To contact the park by telephone, call 870-878-6595. Natural lovers and fishermen alike will enjoy this park. Located on the shore of Lake Charles, which spans 645 acres in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. The lake contains species of fish including crappie, bass, catfish and bream. The park offers 60 campsites as well as a Rent-An-RV site. The campsites place visitors within walking distance to hiking trails, picnic sites, a screened in pavilion, swimming beach, launch ramp, and a playground for the children. The gift shop offers camping supplies, snacks and gift items. Park programs include guided kayak tours on the lake as well as party barge lake tours. To get to Lake Charles State Park from Hoxie, go eight miles northwest on U.S. 63, then six miles south on Ark. 25 to the park.