Mississippi River State Park
Arkansas State Park · Lee County
Mississippi River State Park entrance fee
Free entry
Mississippi River 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
Boat ramps open year-round (unless there is a special notice posted on top of this page)
Hours as published by Arkansas State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Mississippi River State Park
Where the Mississippi River, Crowley's Ridge and the Arkansas Delta converge, this park is the way into the St. Francis National Forest. Three lakes, hardwood forest and two National Scenic Byways meet the Trail of Tears here.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🛖 Cabins
- 👥 Group Sites
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- 🌿 Nature Center
More Arkansas state parks with cabins
Camping options
- Maple Flats Group Campground
- Lone Pine Campground
- Beech Point Campground
- Storm Creek Lake Campground
- Storm Creek Lake Campground - Camper Cabins
Facility rentals
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
- Bear Creek Lake Recreational Area - Marianna Joint Agency Visitor Center
- Storm Creek Day-Use Area
- Bear Creek Day-Use Area
- Phillips Bayou Area
- Visitor Center Meeting Room — Per Day (Capacity 75): $200
- Storm Creek Pavilion — Per Day: $45
- Outdoor Spaces — Ampitheater - Per Day (Capacity 50): $85; Breeze - Outdoor Event Tables and Chairs - Per Day: $109
Contact
Address2955 State Hwy 44, Marianna, AR 72360
Upcoming events at Mississippi River State Park
- BIRDING HIKE: STORM CREEK LAKE
- CAMPFIRE STORIES, SONGS & S’MORES
- SUNRISE BIRD WALK: WAKE UP WITH THE WINGS
- FALL COLOR KAYAKING ON STORM CREEK LAKE
- ST. FRANCIS NATIONAL FOREST BIRTHDAY HIKE
- FOREST HISTORY AND MAP EXHIBITION
- DUTCH OVEN OUTDOOR COOKING CELEBRATION OF THE FOREST
Event details and registration are on the Arkansas State Parks calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Mississippi River State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Life jackets
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Paddleboards
- Dry bags
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