Petit Jean State Park

Arkansas State Park · Conway County

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Entrance feeFree
CountyConway
CampingYes
RV hookupsFull
Cabins / lodgeYes

Petit Jean State Park entrance fee

Free entry

Petit Jean 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

Museum of Automobiles:

Open all year

Open daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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

About Petit Jean State Park

Arkansas' first state park, raised on Petit Jean Mountain by the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1933 and centered on historic Mather Lodge. Trails lead to 91-foot Cedar Falls, Seven Hollows, Bear Cave and the Natural Bridge.

Things to do

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

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🛖 Cabins
  • 🏨 Lodge
  • 🛝 Playground
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • 🌿 Nature Center

RV / campsite hookups

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

Camping options

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

Lodging options

Facility rentals

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

  • Standard Pavilion Enclosed — Per Day: $125
  • Large Open Pavilion — Per Day: $100
  • Visitor Center Meeting Room w/catering kitchen — Per Day: $550; Clean-up Deposit: $100
  • VIC Meeting Room w/kitchen — Per Day: $550
  • Legacy Room — Daily Rate: $250
  • Outdoor Spaces — Ampitheater: $85; Outdoor Demonstration Area: $85; CCC Overlook: $85

Contact

Phone501-727-5431

Address1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road, Morrilton, AR 72110

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