The reservoir for the city of Fort Smith Arkansas is located in the heart of the mountains of the…read moreOzarks. It sits nestled in a valley just outside of a small community called Mountainburg Arkansas. The site is a state park and includes camping sites, playgrounds, boats for rent on the lake, fishing on the lake, a state park visitors Lodge, camping accommodations, lodges, campground, accommodations, playgrounds, hiking trails, and more. Bald eagles are easy to spot in the area and the state park offers a marina tour that takes guests out in season to not only take a tour around the lake and learn about the history and the beauty of the area, but also observe the wildlife and the birds naturally live in this area. Often times, eagles are spotted on these Excursions.

Great place to go camping, hiking, fishing, and sightseeing. Beautiful areas to camp and lodge…read more They have a summer time pool. There's a small store inside the building where you register. Many places are nearby if you want to go out to eat or explore the area.

You will find few if any, fishing guides with more knowledge about fishing the white river beaver…read morelake area than Huck Fin's Fishing Guide Service. The owner and lead guide Rance Carter is super personable and will tirelessly work to make sure you come away with an unforgettable experience. In our case, it rained light and steady. And like a mailman, neither snow nor rain nor heat could stop Rance from delivering fish onto our lines - Kentucky bass, several beautiful rainbow trout, sunfish, walleye, etc. I am recommending Huck Fin's Fishing Guide Service to anyone and everyone who wants great value and an awesome experience.

From the owner: Fishing guide service provides…read more 1/2 day and full day trips for Trout, walleye, crappie, catfish and bass fishing Group trips up to 16 guests Kayaking trips up 5+1 Helping you out with shopping for equipment Fishing lessons Learning to use your electronics Lake tours Eagle watches Lessons As well as 1 on 1 trips

This is a great little pocket park in the middle of town. It has a gazebo, picnic tables and a few…read morebenches around a good sized fishing pond. The pond has turtles, fish and lots of other wildlife in and around the water. There is also a little spring that flows through the middle of the park feeding into the creek at the north side of the park. I love coming here with my family.

Great retreat venue. Comfortable meeting room for our group of approximately 80. Unfortunately…read morethere were no onsite kitchen facilities due to a previous fire but caterers are available. Beautifully kept grounds on lakeside setting. Nice walking trails. Beautiful inspiration point peninsula just outside the meeting area. I stayed in a studio cottage which was clean and comfortable, and included a fridge with freezer and microwave. There were multiple windows overlooking the lake. There are multiple options for accommodations. Very nice experience.

This review is specifically for the golf course! It's a 9 hole course with perfect views of the…read morelake. It's very reasonably priced! Nice golf carts. Golf cart paths are a bit worn and bumpy, but to golf a course this nice for so little $ is great. No complaints. They have great practice spots too to chip, putt, and drive. I love the afternoon option to play twilight hours.

This was a great little spot that I found on my drive back from Arkansas to Tulsa. The waterfall…read moreis pretty and there are a few trails. Lots of benches, picnic tables, and even paved pathways.

Natural Falls State Park is located in West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma, 6 miles from the border with…read moreArkansas. If you're coming to Natural Falls for barbecuing, picnicking, short hiking, lounging around and camping...then this park is for you. I was scrolling through Google Maps and discovered a photo that looked intriguing. It was a picture of a 77 foot plunging waterfall among a scenic backdrop known as Ozark Springs. This Ozark Springs waterfall is the #1 top highlight at the park. The rest of the activities (I believe) are side compliments. So...if you're passing through West Siloam Springs, it could be worthwhile to check out Ozark Springs, and it doesn't take long to do. The trails map says 45 minutes, but it can be finished in less. The walk to the falls is half a mile at the most. You can find Ozark Springs along the Dripping Springs Trail. There are two parts to capturing views. First is from an overlook point high above. After completing this lookout spot, then it's 47 steps down to the bottom. The base of Ozark Falls has a boardwalk pathway leading you in front of the waterfall. I was tempted to step off the boardwalk to avoid the hand railing when taking pictures, but that wasn't not allowed. Also unfortunately, they don't permit swimming in the pool that Ozark Falls splashes into. But the waters appeared refreshing. You can connect Dripping Springs Trail with Ghost Coon Trail to combine two hikes in one. Or otherwise you can return to the Dripping Springs Trailhead and either choose another pathway or hang out, have lunch and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. There are a few other trails you can consider, but they're nothing dramatic. - Fox Den Trail - 1.5 miles to a "rock overhang and cavern area". - Bear Trail - hardly a hike but leads to Ozark Springs and intersects with Dripping Springs Trail. - Pine Ridge Trail - 3/4th's of a mile that navigates the perimeter of Natural Falls Park. It's $10 entrance fee for a day pass. You can pay at the Visitor Center. Plus inside the VC, you can purchase souvenirs from a small selection of items or buy snacks and drinks if you haven't arrived prepared. I noticed they have a lot of space for camping. Although I didn't spend a night here, the conditions for sleeping outdoors looked inviting. Btw...while walking along Ghost Coon Trail, I passed by these Yurts, or I'd describe them as huts accommodative for "glamping" or glorified camping. It's like upscale camping staying in tent - cabins. There may have been 5 - 6 yurts located beside the grass edge of the forest and pleasant looking for enjoying the great outdoors. Overall, Natural Falls State Park has a quiet setting and is fine for taking a few hours to breathe in fresh air, especially if you're in no hurry. Although I wanted more challenging hiking trails and activities to keep me occupied, I was okay with taking a lazy day to appreciate nature.

I have seen pictures Paige C post of Lake Elmdale but until you experience it yourself you won't…read moreget it. We were able to be there at sunset and it's absolutely breathtaking. The reflection of the sunset on the water. I really just wanted to set a chair there and relax and take in all the beauty. I hope to return for another visit and make sure I can sit there and watch the sunset.

Beautiful lake very peaceful and wasn't very crowded when I was there Two thumbs upread more

I used to take my sons to this small lake over 35 years ago. Fished for crappies and sunfish. I was…read morea great little lake and great memories. To fish you used to need both a state license and a Bixby city permit.

I went to walk the trails and did some exploring on-foot, and I loved what they had here! Beautiful…read moreviews of the lake, marked trails, and me and my partner even did a bit of climbing! The climbing wasn't necessary, just part of some of our fun. From the parking lot area, we went up the hill towards the trees, away from the lake, and the trails they had there were well marked, but not particularly wide walking paths like Turkey Mountains'. If you are in the mood to feel like you are exploring nature "off the beaten path" while still being on a trail, this is a great place to do it! I will be going again!

The dam is a pretty cool feature in Oklahoma, since the area feels more like the Ozarks than…read moreanything else. There is a little park on the west side of the dam that is pretty for parking and fishing (of which, apparently it's a good spot for fishing for Paddlefish). It was a nice park and a nice drive.

Good for getting away from town and seeing nature. There are hiking trails starting from both…read moresides of the dam. The water and fish create a dinner table for birds and people. In winter there are several kinds of gulls, lots of pelicans and cormorants. There are fishing areas above and below the dam as well as areas down the river. Several boat ramps have been closed due to silt and them not wanting to spend money to maintain them. It is getting pretty grown up now, but you can still follow the roads to the side of the river to look for birds or fish. The closed boat ramps are secluded and there is poaching, be careful.

Took the family here on a nice Saturday afternoon to check things out. First impression was that…read morethe reservoir "lake" was a bit on the dirty/scummy side, but as we started walking the paved path it got better. We saw a lot of turtles swimming or sun bathing and the kids loved that! The path itself was nice and everyone walking or biking seemed friendly and things were cleaner than my initial impression. I wouldn't swim in this lake, but there were people fishing and that seemed fun and it was a lovely 2 mile easy walk. It felt safe, too. Good for families and pretty views!!

This was a really nice part for the dogs. Paved path. Places for the dogs to jump in and get a…read moredrink. Plenty of shade. Very friendly bikers on the trail. Also, there is a really cool BMX park at one end. Really nice investment made by the community. If we lived here, I think we would go often. Rogers seems to have made a conscious decision to have nice outdoor places. Bravo!