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Mississippi River State Park

2955 State Highway 44, Marianna, Arkansas 72360 USA

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“surrounded by beautiful mountainous terrain”

Through a special use permit from the USDA Forest Service, Arkansas State Parks is developing Mississippi River State Park, a 550 acre park within the St. Francis National Forest. The park visitor center is on Ark. 44 three miles southeast of Marianna at Bear Creek Lake. This information and education facility is staffed by both Arkansas State Parks and U.S. Forest Service employees to serve as information and interpretive center for the state park and the surrounding St. Francis National Forest. The discovery based and interactive exhibit gallery will connect you to the natural, cultural and historic resources of Mississippi River State Park and the St. Francis National Forest.

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Reviewed by
Joezuka

  • 84 Reviews
  • 14 Helpful
November 05, 2014
Rated 5.0

One of the most picturesque campgrounds I've stayed at. The site has been heavily managed to accommodate rvs etc, however it has been done well. It was a new experience camping on a hard standing.. the tent pegs will go in with a bit of persuasion. The 4 bathrooms were very warm and recycling bins are provided.
I saw my first live Armadillo here :-)

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Reviewed by
ambergrayatx

  • 1 Review
  • 2 Helpful
August 14, 2014
Rated 5.0

This park obviously has a nice budget--it is one of the nicest, cleanest parks we've camped. There are only three tent campsites & a few RV sites, but on a Tuesday in August, the park only had a few sites reserved. Each site has a fire pit & grill, lantern tree, picnic table, water facet, & gravel area for pitching the tent. There are two unisex bathrooms with private showers in each. The view as the sun sets is gorgeous, & overall this park is a great place to relax. We hope to visit again & hike a few of the trails in the St. Francis National Forest.

2 people found this review helpful

Reviewed by
David J West

  • 51 Reviews
  • 2 Helpful
March 27, 2019
Rated

Just a charming campground. We stayed at site 11 (pull-thru) had plenty of room for a 30ft Grand Design Imagine and Ram 2500. Woke up in the morning to the sound of birds and the morning sun cascading off the lake waters. If you get a chance to go, you will not regret it. Stayed March 15, 2019

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
Savioa

  • 1 Review
  • 1 Helpful
March 18, 2016
Rated

Do not use a Sedan to drive through - beautiful place but make sure to visit during or before fall or after spring

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
Joezuka

  • 84 Reviews
  • 14 Helpful
November 05, 2014
Rated 5.0

If you are lucky you may see Otters on the banks of the campground.

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  • 6 Reviews
  • 0 Helpful
January 02, 2021
Rated 5.0

Beautiful peaceful campground. They have several campsites that have full RV hookups plus a picnic table and a spot for a tent on a private little peninsula that juts out onto the water. Brand new facilities too. A gem.

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kathrynfix

  • 2 Reviews
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July 23, 2020
Rated 5.0

Great place. Very well maintained with RV hookups at each site.

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Mississippi River State Park

2955 State Highway 44
Marianna, Arkansas
72360 USA
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