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1. Bull Shoals - White River State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Cane Creek State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Cossatot River State Park, Arkansas

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4. Crater of Diamonds State Park

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5. Crowley’s Ridge State Park

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6. Daisy State Park

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7. DeGrey Lake Resort State Park

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8. Delta Heritage Trail State Park

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9. Devil’s Den State Park

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10. Lake Catherine State Park

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11. Lake Ouachita State Park

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12. Lake Poinsett State Park

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13. Louisiana Purchase Historic State Park

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14. Millwood Lake State Park

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15. Parkin Archaeological State Park

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16. Petit Jean State Park

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17. Pinnacle Mountain State Park

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18. Poison Springs Battleground State Park

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19. Powhatan Historic State Park, Arkansas

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20. Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park

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21. Queen Wilhelmina State Park

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22. South Arkansas Arboretum

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23. Ozark Folk Center State Park, Arkansas

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24. Plum Bayou

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25. Village Creek State Park

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: What makes Arkansas a great place for outdoor enthusiasts?
  • Answer: Arkansas residents and visitors are spoiled for choice when it comes to finding great state parks offering a wide variety of recreational and educational facilities.

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