Arkansas

While the spectacular scenic beauty is certainly one of the state's biggest draws, Arkansas is also proud of its rich heritage and wide assortment of fun activities. Whether you're digging for diamonds at the Crater of Diamonds State Park near Murfreesboro, floating down the Buffalo National River, fishing for trout on the White River or hunting ducks on the Grand Prairie, Arkansas offers the kind of unspoiled beauty for which you've been searching. Learn about history as you visit the state's Civil War battlefields and national cemeteries. Support the arts by attending the ballet or symphony. Search for valuable treasures at Arkansas's many antique shops. Bring the family for a vacation to remember. Enjoy fishing, camping and golfing in the great outdoors. Arkansas awaits you with gorgeous scenery and an abundance of attractions. You'll want to experience it all.
Explore Arkansas
Rivercliff Golf Course
Rivercliff Golf Course in Bull Shoals, Arkansas is located in the natural beauty of the Ozarks. Just a few minutes from Bull Shoals Lake and some of the best trout fishing in the country, golfers of every age are welcomed to play this course. Rivercliff is an 18-hole 6382
Bull Shoals, AR Golf CoursesCove Lake
In the Ozark National Forest, 160-acre scenic Cove Lake features swimming, hiking, camping, and fishing. There are 28 family-unit campsites, 24 family-unit picnicking sites, restrooms with hot showers, drinking water and boat launching ramp. Boating and jet skis are allowed on Cove Lake. A "no wake"
Paris, AR RecreationCane Creek Lake
The 1,700-acre Cane Creek Lake was completed in 1987 southeast of Star City as a cooperative project between the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC)
Star City, AR RecreationHot Springs Haunted Tours
Considered to be the best haunted tours in Arkansas, enjoy our one-hour tours of the historic downtown Hot Springs. Our guide will take you to several haunted buildings, with the oldest dating back to the early 1800
Hot Springs, AR Ghost ToursCosmic Cavern
Cosmic Cavern was discovered in 1845, but wasn't developed until 1927. The cave features a 9 foot soda straw - the longest known in the Ozarks, and two bottomless lakes, one of which has had trout in it for over 50 years. One of the lakes was discovered in 1993 in the "Silent Splendor"
Berryville, AR CavingBull Shoals Lake Camping
Campgrounds operated by the Corps of Engineers offer camping enthusiasts a wide variety of opportunities and experiences. Over 500
, AR CampingBull Shoals Lake Trails
The Dogwood Trail, located in Lakeview Park, is the only hiking trail on Corps of Engineers land around Bull Shoals Lake. The trail is 3 miles round trip and rated as moderately difficult. The trailhead is located near the campground dump station.
, AR TrailsCane Creek Lake
The 1,700-acre Cane Creek Lake was completed in 1987 southeast of Star City as a cooperative project between the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC)
, AR RecreationCane Creek State Park Campgrounds
The campground at Cane Creek features 30 campsites (Standard B, Preferred B and a Rent-An-RV) and a modern bathhouse with hot showers. Cane Creek is one of the Arkansas State Parks system's two park that offer a Rent-An-RV. This 30-foot RV features heat and air-conditioning; beds for eight persons;
, AR CampingBald Knob Lake
Bald Knob Lake was built in 1960 as a 217-acre reservoir for the city waterworks. Bass, crappie, bream and catfish are popular catches. The lake is restricted to 10
Bald Knob, AR RecreationWards Crossing Bridge
Ward's Crossing Bridge, well known in Yell County as the "old iron bridge," was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. It is a one-lane bridge, spanning 14' wide, 12' tall, and 240' long. It was built in 1905
Plainview, AR Historic BridgesBull Shoals Lake Fishing
Bull Shoals Lake supports many species of game fish, from crappie to walleye, and is one of the few places where you can fish for bass and trout in the same water. This magnificent lake has produced seven state records, including a monster 53
, AR Fishing