Cane Creek State Park Campground

Open — Open year-round for camping. Restrooms are open February through November. Visitor center hours are daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. during peak season (March-November), and Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. during off-peak season (December-February).

About

Cane Creek State Park encompasses 2,053 acres in Lincoln County, Arkansas, uniquely positioned where the West Gulf Coastal Plain meets the Mississippi Alluvial Plain. The park centers around the 1,675-acre Cane Creek Lake, recognized as one of the best warm water fishing spots in southern Arkansas. Adjacent to Bayou Bartholomew, the world's longest bayou, the park provides diverse ecosystems for wildlife watching and birding. The campground offers 29 campsites divided into 11 Class A sites with water and 50-amp electric hookups, and 18 Class B sites with water and 30-amp electric hookups. A modern bathhouse with hot showers serves the camping area, along with a dump station for RV campers. The park also features one Rent-An-RV unit for those without camping equipment. Recreational opportunities are extensive, with over 20 miles of trail system that includes three distinctive suspension bridges. The trails accommodate hiking, mountain biking, and backpacking through rolling terrain along the lakeshore. Water activities include kayaking, canoeing, and fishing, with boat and bicycle rentals available. Park staff offer year-round interpretive programs including guided walking, biking, kayaking, and birding tours. Additional facilities include picnic sites, pavilions, a backpacking shelter, launch ramp, fishing piers, visitor center with exhibits and gift shop, and playground.

Directions

From Star City, Arkansas, drive five miles east on AR 293 to reach the park entrance.

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