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Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area
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1874 Ark. 278 West
Wickes, AR 71973
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Phone: 870-385-2201
Fax: 870-385-7858
cossatotriver@arkansas.com
http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/cossatotriver
GPS: 34º 45' 24'' N / 95º 2' 23.4'' W
Food Service/Picnic Area Available
The Brushy Creek Recreation Area of the park is located at the Hwy 246 bridge offers day-use facilities including picnic sites, a nature trail, restrooms and river access. A walkway high above the river provides barrier-free access on the west side. Tent sites with no hookups. The Cossatot is considered to be the toughest river in Arkansas to navigate. Especially popular with kayakers, it is for the experienced only. The word "Cossatot" is an Indian word meaning "skull-crusher."
