Arkansas has so many state parks to choose from and sometimes it’s hard to decide which one right for you. Well, we’ve got good news: Mount Magazine State Park is right for everyone, and should definitely be on your bucket list. With opportunities for camping, cabins available, and the incredible lodge where you can stay, a variety of overnight experiences are available to make your weekend trip awesome. Whether you’re in it for the scenic drive, the scenic vistas, or the nearby lakes, you’ll love this gorgeous state park, which features the highest point in Arkansas.
- The drive is lovely.
Flickr/Scutter
- Nearby Paris is a charming town.
Flickr/Les Reichardt
It even has an Eiffel Tower!
Facebook/Paris Arkansas Chamber of Commerce
- The lodge on Mount Magazine is super awesome.
Flickr/Yinan Chen And you can stay there. Or you can rent a cabin. Or you can camp.
- There are lakes nearby.
Flickr/Adam Bartlett
Flickr/Anna
- The park is well-maintained.
Flickr/latteda
- You can hike there.
Flickr/latteda
- You can even hang glide!
Flickr/dcp
- The overlooks are so gorgeous…
Flickr/Tonya Stinson
…and you can see forever.
Flickr/Tonya Stinson
- The views are absolutely awe-inspiring.
Flickr/Anna
- No really, look at this:
Flickr/Brent
Flickr/Scutter
Flickr/Les Reichardt
Facebook/Paris Arkansas Chamber of Commerce
Flickr/Yinan Chen
And you can stay there. Or you can rent a cabin. Or you can camp.
Flickr/Adam Bartlett
Flickr/Anna
Flickr/latteda
Flickr/dcp
Flickr/Tonya Stinson
Flickr/Brent
Love Arkansas’s state parks? Check out our post about the magic up at Devil’s Den.
If you’d rather stay cool in the car and reap the benefits of gorgeous Arkansas scenery, try this list of scenic byways.
OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article.
