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Petit Jean State Park is a lovely 3,471-acre public park in Conway County, overseen by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. The park is located atop beautiful Petit Jean Mountain, named for an 18th-century French explorer who disguised herself as a male to board a westward expedition. It spans an area between the Ouachita Mountains and Ozark Plateaus along the banks of the Arkansas River, showcasing rustic architecture constructed the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Historic structures include the 24-room Mather Lodge, which has been converted to offer a restaurant, meeting rooms, and a gift shop today. A boathouse flanks Lake Bailey, offering year-round boat rentals and fishing supplies. Other amenities include a public swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, and day-use picnic sites.
1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110, Phone: 501-727-5441
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