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.

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!

The park consists of a restored county court house from circa 1888, an old jail, and a couple of…read moremore restored buildings from that time period. It is operated by the Arkansas State Parks system. The visitor center is inside the court house. The staff on duty were very knowledgeable and answered all my questions in detail. The small town of Powhatan once served as one of the county seats of Lawrence County. The court house and county offices here were abandoned in 1963 when the county seats and court houses were consolidated and moved to Walnut Ridge. The structures fell into disrepair following this move. Limited restoration efforts were initially undertaken in the 1970's. Once the State took over, additional restorations followed. The small town has a population of only around 50 people. It's a small park, interesting to see the buildings and displays if you're passing through the area, but there really isn't enough here to justify driving more than a couple hours at the most to get here.

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

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.

What a nice park. I came here as it showed up my hiking app and I wanted to walk my dogs before…read morecontinuing my road trip. I walked the lake trail, the rushed gravel trail along the edge. Cyclists have to use the paved trail so walkers and dog walkers can rest with ease There are restrooms at every pavilion. The park also has playgrounds, shelter, a campground and forested hiking trails. The best thing for those with dogs is the dog jumping pier. My dogs had a blast on the warm day we were here. There is also a dog beach.

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.

Lake Frierson is very close to my residence so we utilize the park often. Great fishing spot. We…read moreenjoy kayaking, walking the dog, playing, picnicking, and the hammock stands!

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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.