Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area
Arkansas State Park · Polk County
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area entrance fee
Free entry
Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area hours
Visitor Center:
Peak Season:
March-November
Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Off-peak Season:
December-February
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Primitive Campsites/Picnic Area: Open all year
Restrooms: Open all year (No water or heat)
Hours as published by Arkansas State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area
The park follows 12.5 miles of the National Wild and Scenic Cossatot River, whose falls churn into Class V rapids for experienced paddlers when rain fills the watershed. Nearly 20 miles of trail and three tent camping areas share the river.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 👥 Group Sites
- 🌿 Nature Center
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
RV / campsite hookups
- ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups
More Arkansas state parks with swimming
Camping options
- Class D (tent, no hookups)
- River Ridge Group Camp
Facility rentals
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
- Visitor Center Meeting Room — Meeting Room 1 - Per Day: $80; Meeting Room 2 - Per Day: $80; Meeting Room 1 and 2 - Per Day: $148
Contact
Phone870-385-2201
Address1980 Hwy. 278 West, Wickes, AR 71973
Upcoming events at Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area
- Fall Hiking Challenge- 5.5 miles on River Corridor Trail
- Fall Hiking Challenge- Five miles on River Corridor Trail
- Fall Watercolor Painting
- Fall Hiking Challenge- Brushy Creek Trail Leaf Peep Hike
- Fall Hiking Challenge- Two miles on River Corridor Trail
- Bear Aware Station
Event details and registration are on the Arkansas State Parks calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Water shoes
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Paddleboards
- Dry bags
- Life jackets
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