It was a stunning fall day, the air was crisp and the parking lot was totally packed. What a…read moregorgeous day to explore Robbers Cave. We brought a picnic and the fur babies and made a day of it! The only tiny complaint was the QR codes were scratched out so there was no way for people to pay for parking. A sign update is definitely needed but this was during the government shutdown so I'm sure that wasn't available. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked, trails were in excellent shape, trash cans were pretty full due to all the people but not overflowing. If you can make it on a week day it would be a lot easier to find parking. This is an Oklahoma must do!

I checked in for the annual fall festival that always falls during fall break in October. It's a…read morefabulous festival with car show, tons of food options, and great vendors to shop. They have a carnival and inflatables for kids too. But this state park itself is one of my favorites. I've been going since I was a child, and the lake is so beautiful. I love to rent a paddleboat! They have yurts to rent, putt putt golf, and a snow cone/coffee stand that has become better and better over the years. The lookout kitchen is finally open after that whole debacle with the state, but I need to go back and try it. The building is beautiful though and right in the water. We've camped here in our RV too, and the spots are spacious, quiet, and very woodsy. It's always fun to hike up to the cave too. The history of this area is so cool. The trails are great, and there are options for ability levels. I always go green or yellow. You can often find people rappelling too! Definitely give this state park a try.

We stayed in a one bedroom cabin duplex for 3 nights in January 2017. Because the leaves had fallen…read morefor winter we had a LOVELY view of the lake right from our main cabin windows. From the time we booked over the phone to the late check out they granted us, we had a great time! We came here to get away from the city and get some work done remotely. Although they don't have wifi we were able to use the hotspots on our phones; we use MetroPCS and it was perfect! We cooked meals and enjoyed the full kitchen, made a fire in our fireplace, and watched a football game on the mounted T.V. The park itself offers some fun like disc golf, putt-putt mini golf, and a splash park which we look forward to enjoying in the spring when we bring our kids. Some things to note: The cabin was spacious. There's enough room for the sofa bed and a king air mattress if needed. Lots of windows to experience the beauty of nature indoors. The lovely large padded rocking chair by the fireplace was a nice touch too! They provide all linens, dish soap, bath soap, and shampoo. Bring your own paper towels, coffee filters, and foil. I don't remember seeing salt or pepper either, but we never needed it. This is a duplex so if someone is staying on the other side of you, expect to hear them. The walls are very thin in between. If you want to rent both sides out there's a convenient inner door like some hotel suites offer for you to go through. The water gets hot quick which made showers and hand washing dishes nice with the cold temps outside. The heaters worked great. They are gas, Cozy heaters (the kind that are built through a wall to heat 2 rooms). The major downside to these are that when they turn off they are annoyingly noisy for around 20 mins. After being awoken the first night by them we decided to pre-warm the cabin the next 2 nights then turn the thermostat way down as not to come on/off and wake us in the night. We also added the extra blanket to our bed which they provided in the dresser drawers. This worked perfect for us. Overall we highly recommend this place. The views alone are gorgeous and the staff we spoke with were welcoming and accommodating.

We booked what was called a modern campsite on Quarry Island. When we got our camper situated on…read moreour pad we were so close to the one next to us that we could sit there and watch stuff going through their sewer hose. Literally. Not kidding. No camp host. No one anywhere. We were so far from the hookups that our cords and hoses wouldn't reach. Pulled out, parked on the grass close enough hook up water and electric. Water hookup leaked continuously even though my husband tried to repair it. Here's the kicker...no place to put trash! Showers were hideous. No dry place to put your stuff while you showered. No fire pit to cook our food. Had a grill. It was so close to our new camper pad that we couldn't use it . Guess where we won't be camping again?

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Quick look rating: 5/5 Quality, 5/5 Service, 5/5 Experience…read more For my 100th review of 2015, I thought it would be best to write about a great little trout fly fishing spot that's not to far from Dallas, TX. **To note: This review is written about the creek before the floods in early spring of 2015. In the spring of 2015 we had major rains and flooding in the area. The engineers for the dam had to release a large amount of water from the spillway. Downstream was a major washout. Spillway Creek is below the spillway dam at Broken Bow Lake. It is just a little over 3 hours drive time from Dallas or 20 to 25 minutes from Broken Bow, Oklahoma. The water released from this dam comes from about 2/3 to 3/4 of the way down from the top of the water. This keeps the water released cold, cold enough for trout to live for the first couple of miles to about twelve miles worth of stream before it gets to hot for trout. The spillway is stocked with trout nearly every two weeks with at least two trucks of stock trout. The Spillway Creek is on the Ouachita National Forrest and Beavers Bend State Park, and I noticed that they are doing a great job of keeping this park and wildlife area, very well maintained! Help keep this park clean, what you pack/carry in, well then carry out, thank you in advance! At the time of spring there was two nice fly fishing shops in the area, while the Dallas has some really nice fly shops to help you out as well! Some of the Fly shops in Dallas have some guides that will take you up there as well! My thoughts / suggestions: 9ft rod - 4 or 5 weight rod, 9ft leader with a 5x tippet, take 5,6, and 7x tippet spools. Flies: RS2, maybe some tiny midge nymphs. Carry a wading staff! The water can be stiff in some areas! **To note: Check with the local fly shops for what kind of fly's to use and what types of tippet and leaders are being used at that time. **Emergency Note: Always listen for any sirens in the valley / creek area. When they release water from the dam, the engineers will blow that horn/whistle. If you hear it, head to high ground IMMEDIATELY! Please keep in mind where your fellow fly fishing buddies are located! For the most part there is phone reception in the area, but double check. It is pretty good idea to go to text mode when fly fishing and keep it on vibration/silent mode. Be safe, and let others know where you are located! I'll be back!

This is an amazing playground and park that has been retooled and refurbished. All of the play…read moreequipment is brand new and paved. Pathways have been added to get park goers from point to point without the need to trudge through muddy wet ground when it is rainy season. The playground surfaces are all weatherproof, which is a fantastic addition to the playground. This park has plenty of space for picnic and pavilions for parties. It has a train that operates seasonally through the park that features a tunnel and other exciting activities. There is a large city pool also included in the park that has a brand new structure, including a very nice competitive swim area stands, diving area, etc, along with changing rooms, showers, concessions, etc. There is also a putt putt course located within the park. Additionally, the park includes a tennis center and tennis lessons as well as organized tennis events and a tennis league.

Looks like several areas of the park are being renovated. Which is a good thing for the community…read more After checking out of our AirBnb were thought it would be a great idea to take our dog for a walk, There is a nice concrete sidewalk around the park and being early in the morning we did not come across very many walkers. Every city/community needs to have a park so everyone can use. This is a good example!

Beautiful lake for relaxing, walking, fishing and enjoying the beautiful weather and nature. Cabins…read moreare great too

There's not a lot to do at the state park, cabin rentals and picnic tables was most of it. There…read moreare a couple playgrounds but it was raining and the equipment is mostly metal, very slippery. The angle of the slide is insanely not safe for young children. There not any trail access that we could see from the cabin check in building. Just not a lot to do if you are only coming to see what's here.

Friends trail Great trail! Easy path to follow, roots and…read morerocks make it unstable for any stroller or wheels. Clean area, the river is beautiful! The path also leads up to a cliff area. Must stop and walk when town. Our 2 year old followed us everywhere on the trail.

What a great time at Beavers Bend State park. It's a beautiful time of year with small crowds. The…read morearea is very accessible from Hochatown. If you are in the area it's worth it to check it out!

Loved this experience. I chose this place for the fall views and to say I've been to the high point…read morein central time zone. We camped in a tent and it was perfect we made sure to keep food in the car and trash thrown away. The shower and bathroom was clean and spacious. Definitely recommend.

What a wonderful spot to spend a weekend away to rest, recharge, relax and reflect on the beauty…read moreand majesty of Gods creation. Arkansas State Parks has done a beautiful job to create a beautiful relaxing and affordable spot for all to enjoy! Guests can choose to spend the day, a night or even longer. We chose to stay in a cabin this time which was perfect for the quiet environment to rest and recharge. Each cabin has a hot tub to sit back and enjoy the beautiful Ozark mountains!! Ohhhh and the humming birds.... Great job Arkansas state parks. Our amendment 75 taxes have been put to great use!!

It is a beautiful place to stay and a place to live around I highly recommend it to the visitors…read morepassing through or to someone who's looking for somewhere to camp or just hang out locally outside of Fayetteville area

Devils den State Park Arkansas is a wonderful destination for hiking, swimming, canoeing, fishing,…read morerelaxing, camping, staying in a cabin and more! The cave system here has numerous places for exploration. The hiking trails are well-maintained and offer wonderful exploration opportunities, including to waterfalls, water features plus high vantage points with a great view looking out over the scenery below. All of this is offered to the Ozark Mountains and free of charge, as the state parks offer visits for free sponsored by the state of Arkansas. This is a favorite place of ours to go, and we come at least once a year - usually in the spring and often times we will come a second or third time during the year in the fall too. For those who enjoy the great outdoors, this is not a place to be missed.

Van Buren Municipal Park is located just off 11th Street and Maple Street (on the other end of the…read morepark). Things to do in this park include: Feeding geese (yes you can feed them break, no they wont chase after you) by the lake Running track around the lake Two seperate play grounds for kids to play on, one being gated Swing sets Baseball/softball area behind the park A small stream Covered picnic tables for public use In the park there is a medium sized golf course, a Boys and Girls Club where you can play basketball, and a swimming pool that isnt used anymore. Also features a really old cannon in the parking lot between the swimming pool and gold course. At the second playground there is a swingset for wheelchairs and toddler seats. Normally everyone that comes here is super friendly and corteous like on the running track. Doesnt cost a cent to come here and its always nice to get fresh air and have fun!