All of the 51 Arkansas State Parks offer lots of fun and exciting activities that families, seniors, and nature enthusiasts will enjoy in the Arkansas outdoors. If you are traveling with a group and would like to have a program or tour designed especially for you, first look to see what is already on the Arkansas Events, then contact the Arkansas State Park. Several parks offer step-on guides for your bus tour, guided tours of historic sites, or Arkansas lake tours that can be tailored to your group's interests and available time.

Ozark Folk Center, Mountain View
Teachers, if you see Educational Programs here that meet your classroom needs, contact Arkansas State Parks at 501-682-2187 about presenting that program in your classroom. If you would like to bring your class to the park for a memorable hands-on experience in the Arkansas outdoors, fill out the Field Trip reservation form. For additional information, visit the Teacher Resources section.
From Arkansas hiking and Arkansas camping to thousands of daily park programs, you are sure to find lots of Arkansas activities for the whole family.
| Arkansas Events - Find fun things to do during your visit to Arkansas State Parks: Search for Arkansas activites by selecting the park of interest and choosing the month or range of dates when you will be visiting. You may also enter keywords to narrow your search. | |
| Educational Programs - Arkansas State Parks offer thousands of educational family attractions, such pioneer reenactments, Native American activities, archaeological presentations, and bird watching events. | |
| Arkansas Camping - Find locations and pricing for Arkansas campgrounds, so you and your family can have an outdoor adventure... You might even spot some Arkansas wildlife! | |
| Arkansas Hiking - Explore the Arkansas outdoors with your family or friends, while following a hiking trail in the Arkansas State Parks. | |
| Lake Tours - Enjoy an Arkansas lake tour cruise and see if you can spot an egret, heron, eagle, alligator, mink, deer, armadillo or other interesting Arkansas wildlife that can be found in and around our beautiful Arkansas lakes. | |
| Arkansas History - Step back in time and discover the historic sites of Arkansas - old court houses, paddle wheel riverboats, cemeteries, archaeological sites, ceremonial centers, mound villages, museums, and historic villages to name a few! | |
| Watchable Wildlife - Twenty-five Arkansas State Parks have been selected for Watchable Wildlife, a national program that identifies locations that offer unique opportunities for seeing butterflies, songbirds, ducks, geese, and other Arkansas wildlife. | |
| Senior Citizens - A number of parks have Elderhostel programs and workshops offering camping in the Ozarks, golfing in lakeside resort parks, jet boating on the White River, and immersing in Ozark music and art. | |
| Geocaching - How about a high tech treasure hunting adventure? The latest rave in outdoor sports is geocaching, now available in 40 Arkansas State Parks. | |
| History & Heritage - Discover Arkansas history & cultural heritage, when you explore historic homes & buildings, towns, Civil War sites, museums and much more. | |
| Outdoor Adventure - Are you ready for an amazing family vacation in the Arkansas outdoors? Arkansas State Parks offer exciting outdoor activities, such as backpacking, caving, hiking, hang gliding, horseback riding, lake kayaking, mountain biking, river running, rock climbing, snorkeling, and much more! |
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