This is a great location offering hiking, fishing, canoeing, and on site nature center and museum…read moreof natural sciences and more! It has a gift shop and has clean restrooms as well as meeting spaces that are available for the public to reserve and use.

I can't say enough great things about this Nature Center in Ft Smith! We have visited 3 times now…read morefor their free educational center and for family events. It is a great place to cool off and hang out during the week. They also offer free events year round like educational talks, art classes, fishing days, etc. They have glow fishing and archery along with free canoes and kayaks on the lake out back. They have a big play room for littler kids and lots of tanks of animals to see in multiple rooms. Everything is free to see and do. They have a nice gift shop and a big porch with rocking chairs. Outside they have nature trails, docks, play areas, and sitting areas. A fantastic place to see in Arkansas for both kids and adults!

It was a beautiful morning, perfect for exploring trails along the state park. We drove :30, 2…read moremiles out of Hot Springs. We started in the visitor center with Wi-Fi, maps, and a small gift shop. We followed the trails down to the marina. We passed campsite's & pullouts. Kayaks, paddle boats, pontoon boats are all available. There was a small beach with two people sitting on chairs.

We drove through part of Lake Ouachita State Park in late July 2025…read more Entrance was free. The lake looked clean everywhere we went. I was impressed. Many boaters, some swimmers (with designated areas and beaches even), some fishermen, and hikers scattered this area of Arkansas just outside of Hot Springs. It was fairly hot when we went, but still good fun and beautiful scenery. If time had permitted, I would have liked to take my daughters to Three Sisters Springs and other places. We instead stayed at Echo Canyon which is not technically part of the state park, but exists on Lake Ouachita.

Clear, rock lined, cold, swift creek. You can let the current take you miles. People fish, swim…read moreand use inner tubes for editing on the creek. Need to wear shoes, rocks can be sharp. Fewer people during the week

The activities for the children were great and well organized. There was a lot offer for the…read morechildren and most were free! This is why I gave it a 4 star. The camp grounds, pool and restrooms were clean and well kept. UNFORTUNATELY the cabin was dirty, dusty not well maintained. The dirt was not just places missed due to a quick turn around but old dirt that had not been clean for a while. The front French door had black marks all around the door handle. when I opened the pullout couch there was chips on top of the mattress and on the inside of the mattress there was old bark and dust. In the kitchen the plastic braining board had old dried up dirt which could be spotted as soon as you opened the cupboard door. There was dust and dirt in the corners and the screened in porch also dirty, grubby and need of maintenance. I don't think it had been cleaned in months. When I reported this to the staff they apologized and said they were short staff, but this was old neglected dirt. There was not sufficient crockery for the number of people staying in the cabin. we had 2 mugs, 3 spoons etc. On the website pictures of the cabins the cabins appeared much larger. The loft (2nd bedroom) was so tight that the children were bumping their heads. A normal sized adult would be very uncomfortable sleeping up there. There is no space to hang your clothes and the hot water to the shower was very on and off. On a positive note all the staff were friendly and helpful. The children really enjoyed "roughing it" experience and it is in a real beautiful setting. We will go back with much lower expectations and I hope by then the problems surrounding the cleaning and maintenance of the cabins has been rectified

This place isn't worth coming to under any circumstances. The check-in process for a day pass takes…read more20 minutes and they don't take cash. Everyone who works here is rude and unhelpful. I've personally seen the manager nut tf out on a dissatisfied customer. Do not come here. Try the Blue Doors motel instead. I'm giving one star because I can't give zero.

The dam is a pretty cool feature in Oklahoma, since the area feels more like the Ozarks than…read moreanything else. There is a little park on the west side of the dam that is pretty for parking and fishing (of which, apparently it's a good spot for fishing for Paddlefish). It was a nice park and a nice drive.

Good for getting away from town and seeing nature. There are hiking trails starting from both…read moresides of the dam. The water and fish create a dinner table for birds and people. In winter there are several kinds of gulls, lots of pelicans and cormorants. There are fishing areas above and below the dam as well as areas down the river. Several boat ramps have been closed due to silt and them not wanting to spend money to maintain them. It is getting pretty grown up now, but you can still follow the roads to the side of the river to look for birds or fish. The closed boat ramps are secluded and there is poaching, be careful.

Absolutely beautiful campground right on the Mulberry River. We live in Fayetteville and have…read morecamped all around AR. This is now our favorite! We hike, bike, float, and off road and this place is prime for river floats and off roading. One of the most beautiful waterfall hikes (Devils Den) is right up the road as well. The owners are incredibly nice and welcoming. There is a mile of river front where you can camp (tents, vans, small trailers) and plenty of large RV spots in the main area (50 ft from water). Oh and the owner brings her kangaroo on Saturdays who is so friendly and can be pet. If you need a shuttle for your float the owner can help you out (spots to float 15, 8 or 3 miles) and bring your ATV bc there is a ton of trails on the property. All the campers have been really nice and respectful of quiet hours too.

We have been full time traveling since last year, and this is one of our favorite spots. We…read moretypically stay at each RV site for about a week, and are usually ready to move on by the end of the week; however, we could have easily stayed here for a few months. The RV campground is right next to the mulberry river, and has a very peaceful vibe; it feels like camping in the forest. All hook ups were in good condition; electrical was new, and the campground was clean. There are a lot of nearby nature activities - kayaking, off roading, hiking, etc., and our kids had a blast playing on the river bank. The owners are very warm and genuine, and made us feel like family. We highly recommend this RV site if you ever find yourself in Arkansas.

All the employees were so very kind. They go above and beyond for the people who come. If you get…read morestuck they will come get you with their bus but it is an additional charge. I only mention this because it rained and some people got out and called for pick up. This is the most mellow laid back creek we have floated on. It was almost like we had the whole place to ourselves. We did the shorter one, got put in around 10 am and we're out a little after 12pm. Perfect for kids first float! They do go up to 12 miles. Rafts we're all in good condition and bus was super comfy!

This was my 2nd time booking through GCC! All in our party had a fantastic time. The staff was…read morevery helpful about different areas to watch out for and even helped us when 3 of us took a tump in the beginning. Highly recommend this business if you are in the NW Arkansas area. The river is mostly calm and a very relaxing float. Very rural and no nudity both times we have gone.