Pinnacle Mountain State Park
"Arkansas's capital is the closest major city, making the park an easy day trip for hiking, paddling, and family outings. Visitors often combine a park visit with dining, museums, and riverfront attractions."
A popular Central Arkansas park centered on Pinnacle Mountain, with hiking, paddling, and sweeping Ouachita and Arkansas River views.
Petit Jean State Park
"Little Rock residents frequently visit for a day trip or overnight stay in one of Arkansas’s most iconic parks. Its waterfalls, overlooks, and historic character make it a standout regional destination."
Arkansas’s first state park, known for scenic overlooks, waterfalls, and historic CCC landmarks.
Lake Catherine State Park
"Little Rock visitors come for a quick escape to the Ouachita foothills and lakefront recreation. The park is close enough for a full day outdoors or a short weekend stay."
A lakeside park in the Ouachita Mountains offering boating, fishing, swimming, camping, and scenic forest recreation.