Yes, the Beatles came to Arkansas in September 1964 and the city won't ever let that fact be…read moreforgotten. It was supposed to be a quiet vacation here for a couple of days but the secret got out and the entire city showed up to spot the most famous musicians. In remembrance of the events, the city created "Beatles Park" here and renamed the street to "Abbey Road" and there are cutouts and posters and sculptures and murals that commemorate the event. It's a quick, cheesy and campy stop and if you're anywhere near Walnut Ridge - look at a map, there's nothing near Walnut Ridge - you should stop in and check it out. And if you're going to be here in September, don't miss the annual Beatles Fest. [Review 19824 overall - round number 300 in Arkansas - 797 of 2023.]

The town of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas takes a brief Beatles moment that happened in that area very…read moreseriously, and probably for the right reasons. The Beatles stood on Arkansas soil for a brief moment (and that was the only time) during the height of American Beatlemania. The park is very interesting and cool, definitely a must for Beatle fans. Surprisingly, not a lot of them know this park exists. Historical markers talk about the event, as well as local rock and roll moments.

Yes one of the best parks in the state. The lake is a good fishing spot lake and place for…read morerecreation.

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.

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!

This is a great quick stop to stretch you legs and add something more to your brain. There is a lot…read moreof history and wonders at this small park. Those in the car with you (all ages) will enjoy it as well. Lots of photo opportunities. Watch the video inside before you walk about as it will show you what to look for. Make the walk over the dam to the old generator room. Th kids and the kid in you will love it! Look for the large trout below and off to the side near the banks. There are plenty of places for a picnic. Plenty of room to move about before getting back on the road. The 3 questions to learn the answers to are: 1) where is the spring, 2) Where does the water come from and 3) why are there no fish in the lake. The park staff can give you lots of tips on what to do and see. They can also advise on where to eat locally for stop to feed your car.

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.

Love the Disc Golf course at Craighead Forest Park in Jonesboro, AR. Great for kids, and very dog…read morefriendly / pet friendly. Wear good shoes or boots though! Lots of walking in leaves!!

My husband picked this campground online, and wow did he nail it. It's fantastic. Just $25 a day…read morefor the small RV section, and that includes free electricity, water, and gray water dumping right at your site. Black water dumping is available at a designated area. The highlights for me were being near the water, and the absolute gem of a camp hostess, Melissa. When my husband checked us in he said, "She's really friendly," and a few hours later I met her myself and had to agree. Plus, I got to meet the camp kitties. Shadow, the all-black mini panther, totally stole my heart. What a sweetheart. The campground was very quiet and peaceful, with free firewood and super clean bathrooms that are ice cold, which was a total win on a hot day. The showers are free and in great condition too. The entire park is tidy and well maintained. It's a dry park, so if you're planning to enjoy a cocktail by the fire, just be a little stealthy and bring a cozy. Civilization is about a 15-minute drive away, but still dry... so plan accordingly. Highly recommend this place. We will definitely be back.

It's really pretty and I love how you can rent out the boats they have for a day! And my son also…read moreloves the small park there and we always go to feed the ducks and do some fishing.

From Kayaking, swimming, fishing, camping or just exploring, Lake Frierson is a blast. A day at the…read morepark is a great way to spend time with family friends or even events. They have a small building on the lake shore that is available for rent. One of my friends got married there and it was really beautiful and spacious. Today we went kayaking. They rent kayaks at the main office or you can rent paddleboats.

This is a very pleasant state park that I had no idea even existed. I hope to return again someday…read moreto further explore it.

This is the best kept secret in Pocahontas. A very nice visitor center with individual hand held…read moreinfo speaker. Groomed walking trails that take you around old town markers and cemetery. Campground with camper and tent sites. Lots of programs offered. Cute gift shop. Well worth a visit.

This is the nicest spot in Walnut Ridge, especially the large cluster of trees (perhaps the only…read morecluster of trees in this town plagued by destructive ice storms, violent weather and land clearing farmers!) It's actually named "Stewart Park", ahem, more precisely "Stewark ark" as the "P" has fallen off the sign. (Edit- the sign is now fixed!) Well maintained, 1.25 Mile paved walk, several baseball/softball diamonds, 2 tennis courts, basketball court, playground, swimming pool, archery (I suppose "bow hunting range" would be more appropriate) even a kids only fishing pond. There is also a small batting cage with mysterious hours of operation. All areas are well lighted, park closes at 10pm. Clean, safe, closed to through traffic. Nice place to take the kids or go for a walk/ride.Bring a lot of DEET, this town is covered in mosquitos.

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

Campsites have water and electric- spaced out nicely, bathrooms kept clean. Great experience except…read moreat dusk and dawn - mosquitoes will eat you alive :)

The employees at visitor center are very friendly and it's a very clean place, also the campground…read moreis great not the biggest one but it's the cleanest I've ever went! The only bad thing is when it rains too much there will be some parts that will be flooded because it's by the river, so check the weather days before go!

A beautiful state park-well kept and quiet. Nice walkable trails, with a few tree roots to watch…read morefor, suspended bridge is awesome. The campsite are a little deceiving from the online pictures- be sure to check with office about length.

Beautiful park with amazing water park, hiking trails, cabins and pavilions for rent at reasonable…read morerates.