Rock Climbing Adventures on Trails, Bluffs and Boulders in Arkansas State Parks
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Arkansas State Parks offer rock climbing experiences that blend rugged adventure with unforgettable scenery.
Some of the best climbs in the Natural State can be found at Arkansas State Parks. At Mount Magazine State Park, the state’s highest peak, you can choose from more than 100 routes that rise along the south bluff. Beginners will find plenty of approachable climbs, while advanced climbers can push their limits on 5.12s with sweeping valley views waiting at the top.
Devil’s Den State Park has long been a favorite for boulderers, with shady problems scattered among cliffs, cracks and chimneys. Mount Nebo State Park mixes bluff climbs with big views of the Arkansas River Valley, while Pinnacle Mountain State Park brings climbing adventures just 15 miles from downtown Little Rock.
Whether you’re just learning the ropes or chasing your next project, these parks make climbing feel accessible and adventurous all at once.
The best part? Climbing is only half the story. Trails wind past waterfalls and overlooks, picnic spots are never far from the crags, and campgrounds and cabins make it easy to stay awhile. Pack your gear, bring your friends and make a day (or a weekend) of it in Arkansas State Parks.
Where to Climb
Mount Magazine State Park
At the peak of the state park experience is Mount Magazine, Arkansas’ highest point at 2,753 feet. People come for the sweeping views alone, but there is much to see and do from this unique spot. Mount Magazine State Park is a place of relaxation...
Devil's Den State Park
An Arkansas icon, this special place nestled in Lee Creek Valley was selected as a state park site in the 1930s. The Civilian Conservation Corps used native materials to build the park’s rustic-style wood and stone structures that mirror the...
Mount Nebo State Park
Situated in the Arkansas River Valley just 45 minutes from Arkansas Wine Country, this state park sits atop the 1,350-foot Mount Nebo. The 1930s-era Civilian Conservation Corps constructed many of the rustic-style cabins, pavilions, bridges, and 32.6...
Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Just west of Arkansas’ capital city of Little Rock, Pinnacle Mountain stands as the centerpiece of this geographically diverse state park. This day-use park offers a variety of outdoor adventures on the Maumelle and Little Maumelle Rivers, in the...
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