Mount Magazine State Park
"Ozark residents visit for a change of elevation and cooler mountain air. The park offers a nearby escape for hiking, picnicking, and scenic overlooks above the Arkansas River Valley."
Arkansas’s highest state park, known for panoramic views, cool mountain weather, and bluff-top recreation.
Lake Fort Smith State Park
"Ozark visitors are close enough for day-use picnics, paddling, and shoreline relaxation. The park is an easy destination for a scenic outdoor break."
A scenic Ozark lake park known for boating, fishing, hiking, and relaxing lakeside stays.
Mount Nebo State Park
"Ozark travelers are drawn to Mount Nebo for scenic vistas and a mountain setting uncommon in the region. The park is a popular stop for nature photography and camping."
A mountaintop park known for sweeping Arkansas River Valley views, hiking, camping, and historic CCC-era charm.