Lake Charles State Park
Arkansas State Park · Lawrence County
Lake Charles State Park entrance fee
Free entry
Lake Charles State Park 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.
Campgrounds: Open all year. No water December, January, & February
Picnic Area: Open all year
Picnic Area Restrooms: Open March – November
Hours as published by Arkansas State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Lake Charles State Park
A quiet 645-acre lake that has produced more 20-inch bass than anywhere else in northeast Arkansas, with bait and tackle at the visitor center March through October. Fifty-five campsites, a yurt and four hiking trails fill out the park.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🛖 Cabins
- 🌿 Nature Center
RV / campsite hookups
- 🔌 Full Hookups (Sewer/Water/Electric)
- ⚡ Electric & Water
More Arkansas state parks with cabins · full RV hookups · swimming
Camping options
- Class AAA (water, 50-amp electric, sewer)
- Class B (water, 30-amp electric)
- Rent-A-Yurt
Facility rentals
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
- Standard Pavilion — Per Day Rate: $85
Contact
Phone870-878-6595
Address3705 Hwy. 25, Powhatan, AR 72458
🎒 Gear up for Lake Charles State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Water shoes
- RV surge protector
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Paddleboards
- Dry bags
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