First time staying at Lake Dardanelle, and we could not have asked for a better experience. The…read morestaff that works in the visitor center were so friendly and welcoming and very eager to provide info about the park and answer any questions we had. Our campsite (#14) was perfection! Right at the lake's edge with our own, very well-maintained area for chairs, grilling, a picnic table, and steps that lead to the water's edge. We saw a Great Blue Heron and heard the Geese that are in the area. We ended the evening with a sunset that did not disappoint. We are already looking at the calendar for when we can come back.

We have stayed at this park/campground twice and have enjoyed it both times…read more Lots of great bike riding all throughout the park. There are spots that you can park on the water. So beautiful and very clean area. The visitor center is easy to access and has educational areas and interactive things to do with the kids. There is also a boat access there along with boat rentals at the marina.

Very beautiful, full of nature and history. We hiked up to the waterfall to eat lunch and enjoy to…read morescenery, then walked about 2 miles around the creek. We definitely got a little lost because the trail isn't marked but it's kinda easy to see where others have walked, we just weren't sure how far we'd gone and we think we missed the crossing point. But totally worth the trip!

Great place to take a dip. We'll maintained paths. We hiked to the dam and got our feet wet. The…read morespring water is cold

A few friends ( 8 trailers with 16 people and 5 dogs) came to camp for a few days and although the…read moreweather wasn't as good as we had hoped for, rain for 1 1/2 days, temps dropped to the mid 40's during the day and 18+ mph winds, it was a great trip. We all, at different times, explored the surroundings, walked trails, and some enjoyed dinner and/or breakfast at nearby restaurants. Us Texans sure did enjoy Arkansas and its fall beauty.

We heard that this place was a "must see" so I had really high expectations; especially when…read morecompared to mount Nebo. My first impression was "where do you park?!" Lots of people come here, and the main parking lot is always packed near the visitor center and restaurant. Sure there's lots of parking near the hiking trails, but up front not so much. This place reminds me of Top of the Rock in Branson. There isn't much in the way of activates here. I wish I was told more about this place. It seems Petit Jean is more centered around hiking and mountain biking. Lots of trails for both, and then a restaurant on a bluff that hikers, motorcyclists, and tourists seem to flock to. If you don't really hike, or bicycle, and don't really care about eating at a restaurant that looks over a bluff then save yourself a trip. I mean if I was an avid hiker I might really like this place, but since I'm not there's other places around just as beautiful without the drive.

What a cool find, nestled is a Little Rock neighborhood, only a 10 minute drive from downtown. The…read moreopening credits of Gone With the Wind was filmed here ! The replica of a 1800s mill, built in the early 1900s surrounded by calming water , flowers, trees, and wildlife. I was fascinated by the bridge and stairs which appeared to be made of wood but was constructed of concrete, amazing! Surrounding neighborhood is beautiful, the park area was very clean and easy to access and walk around. Tip- get here early for photos and a relaxing stroll, this place gets very busy!

The Old Mill is a beautiful spot in North Little Rock, AR amongst a charming neighborhood…read more It's listed as a National Register of Historic Places. Rightly so... the mill is supposedly the "last standing structure" from the movie "Gone With The Wind." The gates opened at 8 AM. Entry was free. By the time we got there, a small group was already taking professional-like photos of their model. The landscaping was nicely manicured. Some of the plants and flowers or trees were labeled with little signs. My girls liked climbing up into the replica "water-powered grist mill." We didn't stay long as dogs were not allowed on the grounds. Our dog stayed in my Jeep while the air-conditioning was on since it was in the upper 80s already. For more info plus an interactive map, go to: https://nlr.ar.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/parks/old-mill/

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.

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.

It's a beautiful, well-kept park. We love to hike here. Even though it's close to Conway, it feels…read morelike it's remote - so quiet and peaceful.

I have hiked/ walked WH for 45 years they have really messed up the trail. They made it real wide,…read more used to be a nice path in the woods now it's a narrow road that even a wheelchair can go down. It's also been closed on half the trail for 2-3 months for their new updated road in the woods

Pinnacle Mountain State Park is a nice place to to spend your day doing hiking and it's only about…read more20 minutes from downtown Little Rock. I spent a few hours hiking on one of the more difficult hiking trails and it was a great experience! The trail was clean and well labeled, but the only difficult part was locating the same trail markers going down the mountain, especially since there are so many rocks and boulders throughout the entire terrain so it was very easy to miss several trail markers on the way down. I love that the state park offers a variety of trails and difficulty levels, so whether you are a beginner hiker or a more experienced hiker, you are bound to have a good time. I enjoyed the trail and the experience of doing some rock climbing, and if I'm ever in the area again I will definitely come back!

1. The new visitors center is STUNNING and has beautifully clean bathrooms, as well as concessions…read morethat might be open occasionally? Love the free AR state park "passports" you can get as well - so many high-quality details!! 2. This was a challenging but well-marked hiking path. For context, we were told there is a "hard" side or an "extra hard" side to hike LOL. We chose the "hard" side. You do need some moderate physical fitness - a good portion of the "trail" was just spray-painted yellow marks on large rocks and boulders you have to climb. But we did it all in under 2 hours? Great views from the top, and there is a wonderful playground in the middle of the parking lot too! What a unique and fun experience. Honorable mention: we saw a raccoon in a Christmas sweater.

This is a pretty place to come with the kids, the dogs or just by yourself…read more Lake Willastein is a man-made lake/earthen dam created in 1942 which perhaps why there are several military-looking bunkers spread around. There's a jogging track, a few piers to fish from, a kids playground and hiking trails that lead back into the woods. There's 53 acres to explore and I have been told, an excellent 4th of July fireworks display held by the water.

Love this park, been coming here since I moved to little rock 5 years ago. It's quiet , clean and…read morealways very pretty! My nana & pawpa live nearby to so that's always a plus. Don't miss out! go to the park!!! run , walk or jog don't get fat ! After this great review everybody should be going to the park and working on their fitness!!!

Rented a Tri-toon boat (with slide) for four hours…read more Facility was well organized, staff very friendly and answered all our questions. The boat was in very good condition and we all enjoyed some perfect weather with the kiddos sliding into some cool refreshing lake waters. Return was expeditious and staff helped expedite the check in. For those looking for a boat slip here, expect a 2 year wait list.

We had a great experience! Super friendly staff…read more We rented the hard top tritoon with a water slide.

Its peaceful and quiet here. Great place to relax by the water with a book and enjoy the sunset.read more

Spent the weekend camping here. Most people stay in RVs at this site and include electric and water…read morehook up with a dump station. We stayed in our tent though. It was a well kept campsite with great customer service from the workers. Beautiful views of the sunset over the water. Really close to pinnacle mountain state park for a great (and challenging hike). Only 20 minutes from the city and 5 minutes from a Kroger. It's also very pet friendly.