Mississippi River State Park Campground

Open — Open year-round. Bear Creek Lake water level is currently low due to spillway damage; courtesy docks at the campground and boat ramp are dry-docked. Reservations available through Arkansas State Parks.

About

Mississippi River State Park provides quality access to the St. Francis National Forest and offers visitors endless adventures where the Mississippi River, Crowley's Ridge and the Arkansas Delta meet. The park features three lakes, the All American Great River Road and Crowley's Ridge Parkway (both National Scenic Byways), four hiking trails, and two recreational areas with distinct campgrounds. The Bear Creek Lake Recreational Area near Marianna includes Beech Point Campground with 17 Class AAA sites featuring full hookups (electricity, water, sewer) and a bathhouse, Lone Pine Campground with 14 primitive sites (no hookups), and Maple Flats Group Campground for primitive group camping. The Storm Creek Lake Recreational Area near Helena-West Helena offers 14 Class AAA sites with full hookups and a bathhouse, plus five camper cabins with electricity, heating/air conditioning, and screened porches (no bathrooms or kitchens). The park also features walk-in tent sites with electricity. Visitors can explore everything from hardwood forests to the sandy shores of the Mississippi River. The visitor center includes interactive exhibits, a gift shop, and meeting space. Boat, kayak, canoe, and bicycle rentals are available through on-site kiosks and the park office. Interpretive programs include tours of historic sites, cooking demonstrations, hiking, biking, and kayaking. Swimming beaches are available at Bear Creek and Storm Creek lakes from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

Directions

From Marianna, take State Highway 44 east for approximately 3 miles to reach the park entrance.

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