Lake Fort Smith State Park
15458 Sheperd Springs Rd, Mountainburg, Arkansas, United States
About the Lake Fort Smith State Park
Lake Fort Smith State Park is a beautiful park and tourist attraction located at 15458 Sheperd Springs Rd, Mountainburg, Arkansas, United States. The park features a Visitor Center that is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with closures on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
During the summer season, visitors can enjoy the park's pool, which is open from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day, Wednesday through Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The pool is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, except for holidays such as Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Fourth of July. Pool parties can also be booked outside of normal hours, depending on staffing availability.
The park also has a marina that is open during specific times of the year. From Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day, the marina is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. From Tuesday after Labor Day to October, it is open Wednesday through Sunday. The marina is closed from November to March 15, and then reopens from March 16 to the Wednesday before Memorial Day Weekend.
For more information about Lake Fort Smith State Park, visitors can contact the Arkansas State Parks at 1-888-287-2757 or email [email protected] Visit this stunning park for a day of outdoor fun and relaxation in the heart of Arkansas.
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15458 Sheperd Springs Rd, Mountainburg, AR 72946, United States
Opening hours of Lake Fort Smith State Park
Monday:
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday:
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday:
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday:
08:00 - 17:00
Friday:
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday:
08:00 - 17:00
Sunday:
08:00 - 17:00
Reviews of Lake Fort Smith State Park
"Just discovered this park today after years of seeing the sign from I40. We went a little ways up the Pig Trail then turned off to the road to the very nice and clean visitor center. It has a beautiful view of the lake from above that is handicap accessible. We took a little trail to the bottom area, which is lakeside. There is a huge Pavillion with a fireplace and 2 large grills. This is a pay to reserve Pavillion but there are plenty of single and double picnic tables with nice grills to use for free. The lower day use area has 2 nice clean bathroom buildings ( one in the marina building). We walked back up the road to the top."
"Lake Ft. Smith is awesome. It's a great place to get away. The campsites are great and theirs not a lot of boats like Beaver Lake. So, kayaking is great, and the fishing is good. Plus, an added bonus is that we don't have cellular service unless we are in the middle of the Lake. So no phone distraction"
"This is such a beautiful park. Well maintained. There are plenty of sites for camping, cabins, picnic tables that are covered, a very spacious pavilion with plenty of parking. It’s such a serene spot! The visitor center has lots of things to see and learn about too!"
"Another park on my quest to visit all 52 Arkansas state parks! Looking back through old photos, I realized that 10 years ago we had stopped here on a drive through the Ozarks and I thought it was so beautiful...then unknowingly came back to camp here a decade later! Loved the RV campground. Lots of trees & shade, huge boulders off to the side of each campsite. Nice for basking in the sun! There are a couple of pull-through sites but our back-in site was easy to park and set up. Bathhouses were very clean, and the only problem we had with them the whole visit was a swarm of wasps outside the one on the lower campground sites. Several trails for hiking, some of which are entirely shaded, and you can hike part of the Ozark Highlands trail here. I hate that you can't swim in the lake, but since it's a public water supply, it's understandable. There's a great pool though, plenty big with slides. There's also both a kids pool and a splash pad, so there's no shortage of water fun for hot days. Visitor center is quite nice with a little necessities/gift shop and a STELLAR view from the porch, even better if you stroll down to the overlook. Warning: your insect repellent is VERY IMPORTANT here. There are a million ticks, and you don't necessarily even have to go on one of the hiking trails to pick them up. Definitely get your groceries on the way in, or at least be prepared to drive half an hour for groceries, as the Walmart in Alma is the closest place. On the whole, it feels like a very off-the-grid place; like a hidden gem in the state park system, especially in comparison to DeGray Lake, which was a bit more crowded & less private. It was very relaxing & I highly recommend it!"
"Beautiful state park, beautiful lake with rental boats, kayak, tours, cabins, and activities. We left KS for a weekend getaway but didn’t plan anything out. We just knew we were heading southeast. We came upon this lake and we’re lucky enough to stay in one of their cabins for the night too. We loved our sunset kayak tour on July 2-I don’t remember our tour guide’s name but she was attentive and incredibly knowledgeable about this lake and it’s surroundings. It was easy to see that she was passionate about her job and that makes all the difference. The cabins were fantastic too. We only stayed the one night but all they had available was a 2 bedroom, so we booked it. It was about 200$ but it came with 2 king size bedrooms 2 large bathrooms(one w/shower & one w/jacuzzi tub) a huge back deck and nice outdoor table. There was also our own grill and patio table and seating too. It could have easily housed a really good sized family easily. Also, all items were included. No need to bring towels and sheets. Check out the pictures to see more. Lots of deer and other wildlife too. We loved it and will be back for a longer stay with more family/friends next time."
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