Every Arkansas park is a winner in our book but the Mississippi River State Park was recently awarded for being the best park this year! This delta retreat has a little bit of everything for families to enjoy so let’s take a quick tour of the massive park.
The Mississippi River State Park features a little bit of everything.
Facebook/Arkansas Welcome Center at Helena-West Helena It’s impossible to not find something to love inside this diverse park. The park is actually our newest state park, it was established in 2009.
Earlier this season the park earned the State Park of the Year award.
Facebook/Arkansas Welcome Center at Helena-West Helena Each year the Official Arkansas State Parks organization features an outstanding park in the state. In addition to bragging rights the award is a shout out to the hard work the park’s superintendent (and her team) have accomplished over the year. Way to go Kristina Root!
It’s no wonder the park earned the award - it’s simply stunning!
Facebook/Arkansas Welcome Center at Helena-West Helena Many of our parks feature a lake or two but the Mississippi River State Park has seven different bodies of water for recreation! Kayakers, boaters, fishers, and summertime swimmers will really be in seventh heaven with the selection!
There’s no shortage of options if you’d prefer to stay on land, either.
AllTrails/Shana Durdin The state park has six recreation areas for campers with sites for RVs as well. Picnic around one of the lakes or stroll along the park’s Bear Creek Lake Nature Trail.
The park is undeniably beautiful but if you’d like to see the reason for the award then you definitely need to stop in the visitor center.
Google/Miguel A. Alvarez Inside you’ll be able to learn everything about the Mississippi River, the Delta, Crowley’s Ridge, and the St. Francis National Forest.
The award is well earned and just one more reason to plan a trip to this beloved state park.
Google/Shana Durdin Whether it’s for a day trip or a weekend getaway, the Mississippi River State Park is a memorable treat for the whole family. If you’d like to learn a little more or reserve a campsite head right here.
What’s your favorite thing to do at this winning state park? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below! We’d love to see your gorgeous Arkansas state park photos in our Facebook group, Arkansas Nature Lovers. You should join for your chance to be featured and to discover why there’s nothing better than Arkansas’ stunning nature.
Facebook/Arkansas Welcome Center at Helena-West Helena
It’s impossible to not find something to love inside this diverse park. The park is actually our newest state park, it was established in 2009.
Each year the Official Arkansas State Parks organization features an outstanding park in the state. In addition to bragging rights the award is a shout out to the hard work the park’s superintendent (and her team) have accomplished over the year. Way to go Kristina Root!
Many of our parks feature a lake or two but the Mississippi River State Park has seven different bodies of water for recreation! Kayakers, boaters, fishers, and summertime swimmers will really be in seventh heaven with the selection!
AllTrails/Shana Durdin
The state park has six recreation areas for campers with sites for RVs as well. Picnic around one of the lakes or stroll along the park’s Bear Creek Lake Nature Trail.
Google/Miguel A. Alvarez
Inside you’ll be able to learn everything about the Mississippi River, the Delta, Crowley’s Ridge, and the St. Francis National Forest.
Google/Shana Durdin
Whether it’s for a day trip or a weekend getaway, the Mississippi River State Park is a memorable treat for the whole family. If you’d like to learn a little more or reserve a campsite head right here.
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