Bass, crappie and catfish flourish in this major mid-America fishery. Launching ramps and campsites at a number of Corps of Engineers public use areas are available at various sites along the river.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Fort Smith Trolley Museum
Directions: Go south on South 4th from Garrison Avenue. The museum is 4 blocks south of the avenue. You will see a steam locomotive. We are next to the National Cemetery and close to the Fort Smith Museum of History and The Fort Smith Historic site.
Fort Smith, AR MuseumsClassic Carriage Tours, LLC
Directions: 4th and Garrison Avenue next door to Goodson's City and historic tours, weddings, anniversaries, company picnics, corporate events, family and class reunions, theme parties; taxi service; caisson funerals. A red "one horse open sleigh"
Fort Smith, AR ToursFort Smith Art Center
Housed in the Vaughn-Schaap House, a Victorian Second Empire structure, the center presents changing exhibits and permanent collections.
Fort Smith, AR ArtsDarby House Museum
The boyhood home of General William O. Darby, leader of Darby's Rangers in World War II; contains personal military memorabilia of the general; also has tributes to Darby and artifacts from Cisterna, Italy, Fort Smith'
Fort Smith, AR MuseumsThings to do near Fort Smith, AR
Devil's Backbone Civil War Battlefield
The scene of a September 1, 1863 battle between Confederates heading for Waldron and pursing Union cavalry troops is all priv...
Ben Geren Regional Park Golf Course -Magnolia/Silo
Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...
Fort Smith Trolley Museum
Directions: Go south on South 4th from Garrison Avenue. The museum is 4 blocks south of the avenue. You will see a steam loco...
Cherokee Creek Golf Club
Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Ozark Lake
As the Arkansas River flows through the state, it reaches its northern-most point in a sweeping bend. Now a part of Ozark Lak...