Lake Fort Smith State Park

Arkansas State Park · Crawford County

HoursSee the full hours below
Entrance feeFree
CountyCrawford
CampingYes
RV hookupsFull
Cabins / lodgeYes
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Lake Fort Smith State Park entrance fee

Free entry

Lake Fort Smith State Park hours

Visitor Center:

Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Campground/Picnic Area:

Open all year

Restrooms are open March - November

Hours as published by Arkansas State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Lake Fort Smith State Park

The western terminus of the 240-mile Ozark Highlands Trail, in the Boston Mountain valley above Lake Fort Smith. Ten cabins, 30 campsites, a swimming pool and a marina with boat rentals wait at the trailhead.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🚲 Biking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🛖 Cabins
  • 👥 Group Sites
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • 🌿 Nature Center

RV / campsite hookups

  • 🔌 Full Hookups (Sewer/Water/Electric)
  • ⚡ Electric & Water

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Camping options

  • Class AAA (water, 50-amp electric, sewer)
  • Class B (water, 30-amp electric)

Lodging options

  • Full Service Cabins · Reserve
  • Group Lodge with Kitchenette — One Group Lodge Per Night: $390; Dining Hall with Lodge: $600; Cleaning Deposit: $165

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

  • Group Dining Hall — Daily Rate: $350; Cleaning Deposit: $165
  • Visitor Center Meeting Room — Per Day (Capacity 65): $145
  • Standard Pavilion — Per Day: $85
  • Overlook — Per Day: $85

Contact

Phone479-369-2469

Address15458 Sheperd Springs Road, Mountainburg, AR 72946-0004

Upcoming events at Lake Fort Smith State Park

Event details and registration are on the Arkansas State Parks calendar.

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