I don't like man made lakes. It is totally fake. They ruined thousands of God made acres of…read moreforest and river to build a "makework" dam project for thousands of unemployed discharged soldiers. The water is filthy. The fish have so much mercury and lead you can't eat them. People have ingested brain eating amoeba by swimming in lake wappappapello even. It's a toilet bowl as far as I am concerned. I visit Ozark Nation Senic riverways frequently but haven't been to Wapp. for over 40 years.

We had a very day trip here. It was very green and not hardly any people. The oaks trees were huge…read moreand it was so quiet. You could hear the birds singing. We saw a beautiful dear grazing. Lots of roller coaster hills. Plenty of camping sites and a ranger station on site. There is a small store before you get to lake and a very small park store at lake in case you forgot drinks ice etc. I did 4 , because bathrooms were horrible! Had not been attended to in I don't know when. Toilet was bearable but there was friends like lizard and mouse and spider in there literally. Best to go outside if you are afraid of guests. And paint peeling off doors etc. They needed love for sure. No reason for that condition at all. But other than this .... Lake was beautiful and park was lovely. Oh they also had cabins that could be rented.

Great trails and the views are totally worth the trip! Water way for you to relax and camp!read more

One of my favorite spots on Earth is the Current River, which is a part of the National Ozark…read moreScenic Riverway. If you enjoy nature, water, and outdoor fun then this is a must visit spot! There are several great places to visit as a part of this area, but my favorites by far are the Current River and Big Spring on the Current River, and the campground of the same name. I have a wonderful group of friends that introduced me to floating on the Current when I was in college, and ever since this river has held a special place in my heart. We usually camp at Big Spring Campground. There are both electric, non-electric, and RV hookup's. There are real bathrooms, as well as hot showers within walking distance of camp (not porta potties, but it is a campground - so say hello to your local, resident spiders and their webs). We like this camp, because it's right on the river, family friendly, and close to town but far enough out to enjoy nature. While camping a must do experience for all is a walk to Big Spring. It's a natural cold spring, whose source pumps out enough fresh water to fill Busch Stadium in 33 hours! I like to walk there in the early morning or twilight to see the mist roll in. http://www.nps.gov/ozar/planyourvisit/big-spring.htm The nearby town of Van Buren offers: - a nice Lodge for those who want a nice dinner and/or whose idea of camping is air conditioning, nice beds, and tv - the local ice cream spot called The Jolly Cone - the local cafe, The Floatstream Restaurant, for your typical small diner food and a pretty okay breakfast - various small shops to stock up on essentials: beer, sunblock, souvenir tshirts, snacks, replaceable float shoes and swimsuits, intertubes, gas, fishing bait, etc. - and a whole lot of other small town amenities The water is spring fed. So it's super cold and clear - perfect for a hot summer's day! The Current has a pretty decent current, with nice deep water and wading shallows dotted with periodic gravel bars. It's great for intertubing and canoe trips. Various campgrounds and businesses offer rentals and trips with pick up and drop off options (2, 4, 6 hour floats, or even multiple day trips). Check out the area and find YOUR favorite spots and recommendations. It will probably become one of your favorite places on Earth too!

Been visiting this are since before it was a state park. Beautiful natural wonder with trails for…read morehiking and learning about the area. Plenty of tables for picnicking , bathrooms available and maybe you will be lucky to see some of the area's wildlife.

I loved this spot. I went while visiting a friend in Arkansas. This is a great place to visit if…read moreyou are in the area. We went to Grand Gulf because we were spending the day at Mammoth springs and were nearby. Had I made a long drive to this specific park I would have been disappointed. It's cool but there's just not enough to see to spend a whole lot of time there. The bathrooms were clean but toilets were the compostable type so they were not the most fresh smelling. The railings along the overlook areas had very wide gaps (not broken, just wide) . Don't let your young children walk far ahead of you! If there is someone in your party with limited mobility, the stairs will be hard to descend and ascend. Now that the negative is out of the way, let me hype it up somewhat. The trails around the "mini Grand Canyon" are well-kept and short enough for younger children. You could tell there were areas that were newer and had been repaired. The walkways were kept neat. Educational signage was abundant and quite informative. The views were amazing!

Beautiful State Park!! Water is crystal clear and clean. Beautiful walking trails with lots of…read morescenery.

I recently visited Sam A. Baker State Park for the first time for a family reunion. I'm not sure…read morehow large of a park it is, as our family had reserved one of the first pavilions in the park, but there was a store near the front of the park so I imagine it's a pretty large one. Sam. A Baker seems to be a popular place. There were quite a few people camping in tents and RVs there a couple of weekends ago. I'm not the camping type and I only stayed during the day, so I can't say anything for the camping amenities. -1 star for the facilities. They had no running water inside. There was a place outside of the restrooms for washing one's hands and feet. However, there was no soap and no hot water. I feel that was rather unsanitary. I waded out in a river for the first time in my life. That was fun! I'd like to go again sometime.

5 stars if the train museum had been open! Nice walk around the mouth of the Spring River, which…read moreputs out an average of 9 million gallons an hour. Today was a slow day at only 7.7 million gallons per hour. Beautiful walking path with picnic tables and lots of history.

Such a beautiful state park and listening to the water flow over the spillway is amazing. Nice walk…read morearound the park via trails , plenty of areas for picnics , a RV park is a little south out the park on Hiway 63 and fishing is great but make sure you have a permit Be sure you visit the welcome center and the train depot museum to round out you adventure and enjoy the wonders of n

Current River is currently the best river lol. Current River is the best place to go swimming,…read morefishing, floating in a boat or inner tube or any other summer activity. If you want to have fun this is the place.

Gorgeous sites with lake views. A lot of trees and shade. Beautiful area to fish and boat. Nice and…read morequiet Beautiful trails and you can rent the yurt if you'd like to.

This is a nice park. The visitors station had lots of brochures and also sold items for your visit…read morelike fishing gear, inflatables, firewood and T-shirts. The camping area seems quite adequate as is the playground and lake beach. I took the short hike through the Butterflies and Blooms Trail. There was lots of wildlife to see. I'd have liked to go on the White Oak Trail but the kiddos were not cooperating. Next time, I guess.

We happened upon this park coming from across the highway, at the Conservation Conservatory. We had…read morean 11year, 8, 7, and 14month old. This place was AMAZING! You could tell it was newer, clean bathrooms, and a water fountain to fill water bottles! The picnic tables were concrete and pavilions clean. I was super impressed with this park!

Great quaint park with picnics & scenery. Can fish, no swim. Little bridge and cabanas all overread more

Great playground. Could use a little maintenance on the picnic area, but still overall really nice.read more

Stuart Park in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas is in the process of adding 4 Commercial Pickleball courts…read moreAND an 18 he disc golf course . Once completed, they will be available for use from sunrise to sunset! We are very excited for this new addition.

I stopped here on a road trip. The visitor center was shut down due to COVID-19 but it was still…read moreeasy to find my way around. I went to the scenic overlook and got a great view of the muddy Mississippi River. we (me and my dogs) then hiked a mile, which wasn't bad. but it was hilly. there was also a lake where people were swimming. this a great park, if you are driving through the area be sure to stop by and enjoy the nature it has to offer.

A lot of sad but informative history at the visitors center, don't pass it by. The visitors center…read morealso features wildlife of the area, and the staff is helpful and knowledgeable. Camping, swimming, picnic areas available. Couple of nice lookout points for photos.