Beautiful State Park!! Water is crystal clear and clean. Beautiful walking trails with lots of…read morescenery.

I recently visited Sam A. Baker State Park for the first time for a family reunion. I'm not sure…read morehow large of a park it is, as our family had reserved one of the first pavilions in the park, but there was a store near the front of the park so I imagine it's a pretty large one. Sam. A Baker seems to be a popular place. There were quite a few people camping in tents and RVs there a couple of weekends ago. I'm not the camping type and I only stayed during the day, so I can't say anything for the camping amenities. -1 star for the facilities. They had no running water inside. There was a place outside of the restrooms for washing one's hands and feet. However, there was no soap and no hot water. I feel that was rather unsanitary. I waded out in a river for the first time in my life. That was fun! I'd like to go again sometime.

The amount of trees make this 9 hole par 3 course very challenging…read more There is an informational sign/map at all of the Amateur Tees showing the layout of the course. The Amateur tees are marked with red rocks. The Kids tees are marked with blue rocks and the Pro tees are marked with yellow. we couldn't find some of the blue or yellow tees on a few of the holes. Most amateurs are just going to play from the signpost. Lots of up and down as well.

Good local course, but not the best I've played. No starting pads and alternate tee spots are hard…read moreto locate. The fairways are infested with trees making this a challenging 9-hole course.

Been visiting this are since before it was a state park. Beautiful natural wonder with trails for…read morehiking and learning about the area. Plenty of tables for picnicking , bathrooms available and maybe you will be lucky to see some of the area's wildlife.

I loved this spot. I went while visiting a friend in Arkansas. This is a great place to visit if…read moreyou are in the area. We went to Grand Gulf because we were spending the day at Mammoth springs and were nearby. Had I made a long drive to this specific park I would have been disappointed. It's cool but there's just not enough to see to spend a whole lot of time there. The bathrooms were clean but toilets were the compostable type so they were not the most fresh smelling. The railings along the overlook areas had very wide gaps (not broken, just wide) . Don't let your young children walk far ahead of you! If there is someone in your party with limited mobility, the stairs will be hard to descend and ascend. Now that the negative is out of the way, let me hype it up somewhat. The trails around the "mini Grand Canyon" are well-kept and short enough for younger children. You could tell there were areas that were newer and had been repaired. The walkways were kept neat. Educational signage was abundant and quite informative. The views were amazing!

5 stars if the train museum had been open! Nice walk around the mouth of the Spring River, which…read moreputs out an average of 9 million gallons an hour. Today was a slow day at only 7.7 million gallons per hour. Beautiful walking path with picnic tables and lots of history.

Such a beautiful state park and listening to the water flow over the spillway is amazing. Nice walk…read morearound the park via trails , plenty of areas for picnics , a RV park is a little south out the park on Hiway 63 and fishing is great but make sure you have a permit Be sure you visit the welcome center and the train depot museum to round out you adventure and enjoy the wonders of n

Very remote area which is nice but honestly nothing impressive about it! Went for a long walk on a…read moregrated path through swamp area as I call it! Never found the lake at the end because it wasn't there just a bench sitting area. I travel the country and I've seen and explored way better park areas. Parking lot area flooded from all the rain and lots of flying bugs so bring your bug spray

This is a beautiful Park in the middle of the bootheel of Missouri. It is very remote with a nice…read morepicnic area clean bathrooms and a boardwalk so you can see the forest all around

My friends and I had the BEST experience with Carr's, doing a 10 mile float to Pulltite. They were…read morelate in picking us up from our lodge but the driver stepped out and profusely apologized and owned up to his error. He was very sweet and professional, talking to us along the way about the area and what to expect from our trip. Upon arriving, the staff setting up the raft were super helpful and reassuring to a friend of mine, who's not as familiar with being on the water. Their 6 person raft was roomy enough for the 4 of us along with a small cooler, dry bag and towels we brought along. We had such a peaceful float on the Current River and had even been given (by our driver) advice on where to find a small cave and spring that was large enough to navigate in. We also saw turtles, a heron, a small weasel, too many birds and butterflies to count and dragonflies landing on our raft along the way. The color of the water, small bluffs and expansive green shores and blue skies, made this a memorable day. Carr's provided a wonderful and safe way to have this experience. Upon arriving, as they assured us, it was very easy to spot the place we hauled in. Within minutes of pulling in, they were there and ready to take us back to the lodge. Use Carr's and have an amazing time on the river!

Accommodating canoeing on the Current River. Personable driver makes sure you get to your…read moredestination safely!

This was was going to be a spot where we would recreate for a while because it's a camp ground,…read morefull hook up Rv park, picnic spot with grills, rest rooms, boating with fishing and just a nice place to spend some time. Wrong because they had some serious rain before I came down and the spillway which never spilled in like 70 years spilled big time and took out the valley and everything was flooded with roads closed etc. the whole area all over every where we drove and I mean 25 miles had flooding everywhere. The usual clear water was dirty brown so I don't know you begin to catch fish. The grounds and ramps were under water so I don't know why you would want to launch a boat since you don't know what your motor will get snagged on. Overall this was a nice place so I'm adding them to Yelp so everyone can see how beautiful the place is and a web link to check out. This is a really nice place when it's not all messed up and would make a beautiful camp/Rv spot, my timing was just bad.

Great trails and the views are totally worth the trip! Water way for you to relax and camp!read more

One of my favorite spots on Earth is the Current River, which is a part of the National Ozark…read moreScenic Riverway. If you enjoy nature, water, and outdoor fun then this is a must visit spot! There are several great places to visit as a part of this area, but my favorites by far are the Current River and Big Spring on the Current River, and the campground of the same name. I have a wonderful group of friends that introduced me to floating on the Current when I was in college, and ever since this river has held a special place in my heart. We usually camp at Big Spring Campground. There are both electric, non-electric, and RV hookup's. There are real bathrooms, as well as hot showers within walking distance of camp (not porta potties, but it is a campground - so say hello to your local, resident spiders and their webs). We like this camp, because it's right on the river, family friendly, and close to town but far enough out to enjoy nature. While camping a must do experience for all is a walk to Big Spring. It's a natural cold spring, whose source pumps out enough fresh water to fill Busch Stadium in 33 hours! I like to walk there in the early morning or twilight to see the mist roll in. http://www.nps.gov/ozar/planyourvisit/big-spring.htm The nearby town of Van Buren offers: - a nice Lodge for those who want a nice dinner and/or whose idea of camping is air conditioning, nice beds, and tv - the local ice cream spot called The Jolly Cone - the local cafe, The Floatstream Restaurant, for your typical small diner food and a pretty okay breakfast - various small shops to stock up on essentials: beer, sunblock, souvenir tshirts, snacks, replaceable float shoes and swimsuits, intertubes, gas, fishing bait, etc. - and a whole lot of other small town amenities The water is spring fed. So it's super cold and clear - perfect for a hot summer's day! The Current has a pretty decent current, with nice deep water and wading shallows dotted with periodic gravel bars. It's great for intertubing and canoe trips. Various campgrounds and businesses offer rentals and trips with pick up and drop off options (2, 4, 6 hour floats, or even multiple day trips). Check out the area and find YOUR favorite spots and recommendations. It will probably become one of your favorite places on Earth too!

I have always lived near ReelFoot lake and I grew up going there on special occasions. I had never…read morebeen on the boat tours until recently however. I had the opportunity on my day off from work to come visit this park in all of its beauty. My first boat outing was with their seasonal ranger Jewell West, she was very knowledgeable and personable! She was definitely passionate about the eagles, the park, our beautiful state, and the preservation of our state's natural wonders. On our outing we saw nearly 16 eagles, plenty of osprey, and many other native species. It was a very enjoyable way to spend the morning, and a very beautiful and relaxing ride! That afternoon I came back for the history of the lake boat ride, it was shorter than the eagle spotting venture, but was also with seasonal ranger West. She painted a unique picture about the geological origins of the lake and its troubled past. It was very interesting, and I really enjoyed hearing about it while actively seeing it in person. The facilities at the state park are brand new and they are amazing. They have very enriching and hands on ways to experience this park's history and biological elements. Many of their facilities are brand new due to increased funding and repairs after a tornado a few years ago. The flora and fauna of the lake are immensely beautiful. This place is most definitely a hidden gem for west Tennessee! I look forward to coming back this July for the 250th anniversary of the USA celebration.

Great place to visit was a holiday visitor center was closed had rehab with animals beautiful viewsread more

I stopped here on a road trip. The visitor center was shut down due to COVID-19 but it was still…read moreeasy to find my way around. I went to the scenic overlook and got a great view of the muddy Mississippi River. we (me and my dogs) then hiked a mile, which wasn't bad. but it was hilly. there was also a lake where people were swimming. this a great park, if you are driving through the area be sure to stop by and enjoy the nature it has to offer.

A lot of sad but informative history at the visitors center, don't pass it by. The visitors center…read morealso features wildlife of the area, and the staff is helpful and knowledgeable. Camping, swimming, picnic areas available. Couple of nice lookout points for photos.