This quiet and serene state park was established to commemorate an important Civil War battle which took place there in 1864. If you enjoy history or would just like to go for a pleasant short hike along a little-used trail, this is a good park to visit. The Poison Springs Battle was part of the Union Army’s Red River Campaign, which you can learn about from several interpretive exhibits alongside the pleasant picnic area. It is a sobering thought that nearly 400 men lost their lives here. The trail through the park leads through a forested area to a natural spring, offering a pleasant short hike (not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies).

Poison Spring Battleground State Park, Ark Highway 76, Camden, AR 71722

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