17 Highway 63 North
Mammoth Spring, AR 72554
United States
Whether you are a resident or not, come on down to Mammoth Spring State Park and enjoy free fishing weekend in Arkansas. Mammoth Spring is home to one of the premier trout streams in the Ozarks; the Spring River. Grab your fishing gear, pack a picnic...
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road
Morrilton, AR 72110
United States
Meet a park interpreter at the pool parking area to begin your nature observation adventure. We will learn some helpful habits for observing wildlife and shortly embark on a seasonal nature walk to put our skills to the test. Please remember to wear...
Join a park interpreter for a gravel ride, covering 4-6 miles on a mixed flat and gentle uphill terrain (suitable for beginner riders). Don’t have a bike? The park offers rentals! Call 870-295-4040 in advance to arrange bike rental availability...
100 State Park Drive
Russellville, AR 72802
United States
Want to embark on a paddle adventure? Join park staff at the visitor center kayak beach; learn basic kayaking skills and some of our native freshwater mussels. Join a park interpreter for a mussel cove excursion via kayak, sign up at the visitor...
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road
Morrilton, AR 72110
United States
Join a park interpreter at the demonstration area behind the visitor center for a chance to examine the unseen life that resides beneath the surface of Lake Bailey. We will learn about the unique ecosystem our lake supports, and the aquatic creatures...
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road
Morrilton, AR 72110
United States
Interested in birding but not sure where to start? Join a park interpreter for an introduction to birding basics at the visitor center breezeway. We will take an easy walk around the visitor center lawn and Lake Bailey, and you will learn to spot and...
Join park staff and camper neighbors at the Main Pavilion Area for a campfire. We will provide marshmallows for s'mores. Gather around and talk about the exciting programs the park is offering this weekend.
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road
Morrilton, AR 72110
United States
Curious about what kinds of insects call Petit Jean Mountain home? Join a park interpreter at the amphitheater to learn about moths, beetles, and other interesting insects. We will use a unique method to find out what insects are out and about on the...
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road
Morrilton, AR 72110
United States
Join park staff for a day of celebration for National Trails Day and America 250. Petit Jean State Park is an iconic place that people have loved to visit for many years. The park’s establishment in 1923 inspired many to continue to love this place...
5530 Hwy. 165 South
Gillett, AR 72055
United States
Explore spring on the Arkansas Grand Prairie. Beautiful wildflowers, vibrant green grasses that blow in the wind and bright rays of sunshine across the clear blue sky. Join park staff for a creative watercolor painting program. Capture your favorite...
Come join us this year on Saturday June 6, 2026, for our Annual Fishing Derby. Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. and start time for the event will be 7:00 a.m. and end at 9:00 a.m. Maximum age for registration is 16 years. Prizes will be given out...
Enjoy a morning of fishing, raffle prizes, and interpretive programs by the lake. Don't worry about being a pro - if you have questions about fishing this is your chance to ask! There will be a few fishing poles available to check out or you are...
490 Toltec Mounds Road
Scott, AR 72142
United States
Saturday, May 30 - Sunday, June 7 Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park will host an archeological excavation during the first two weeks of June, and you're invited! Visit the park between the hours of 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. to see open excavation...
