State Guide

Explore Arkansas Outdoors

Arkansas offers 337 trails, 9 parks, and 661 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 159 easy, 153 moderate, and 25 difficult, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 214 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 38465 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas Post National Memorial, and Buffalo National River. Among the trails hikers return to: Ouachita National Recreation Trail, Ozark Highlands Trail, and Kayaking the Lower Mississippi Water Trail.

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Campgrounds in Arkansas

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