It's a tough hike. There are rocks under your feet can make you slide. And going back up you really…read moreneed to be in shape. Especially in the summer heat. I have yet to see the water flowing like a waterfall.

A few friends ( 8 trailers with 16 people and 5 dogs) came to camp for a few days and although the…read moreweather wasn't as good as we had hoped for, rain for 1 1/2 days, temps dropped to the mid 40's during the day and 18+ mph winds, it was a great trip. We all, at different times, explored the surroundings, walked trails, and some enjoyed dinner and/or breakfast at nearby restaurants. Us Texans sure did enjoy Arkansas and its fall beauty.

First time staying at Lake Dardanelle, and we could not have asked for a better experience. The…read morestaff that works in the visitor center were so friendly and welcoming and very eager to provide info about the park and answer any questions we had. Our campsite (#14) was perfection! Right at the lake's edge with our own, very well-maintained area for chairs, grilling, a picnic table, and steps that lead to the water's edge. We saw a Great Blue Heron and heard the Geese that are in the area. We ended the evening with a sunset that did not disappoint. We are already looking at the calendar for when we can come back.

We have stayed at this park/campground twice and have enjoyed it both times…read more Lots of great bike riding all throughout the park. There are spots that you can park on the water. So beautiful and very clean area. The visitor center is easy to access and has educational areas and interactive things to do with the kids. There is also a boat access there along with boat rentals at the marina.

If you're looking for a nice nature experience close to Nags Head, this is a great option! The…read morerefuge has several areas to look for birds and enjoy the natural marshes. You can head to a couple different areas, but the most popular is the trail right by the visitor center. Sometimes parking is difficult because people park to go to the beach, so bring some patience. The bathrooms have flush toilets but no sinks, so plan ahead if you'd like a nicer bathroom experience. The visitor's center has tons of educational information along with very informed staff. You can learn about where to go and even borrow binoculars to look for birds. There's a small gift shop as well. The path leading from the visitors center passes two large marshy fields and ends with a large tower overlooking more marshes. Bring binoculars- it's so fun to be able to watch the birds poke around in the sand, interact with each other, and sleep. The beginning of the path has a small pond filled with turtles as well that are fun to watch. Even if you're not a big bird fan, it's a beautiful area for a nice walk. You can spend time going to more of the refuge and, of course, you can go to the beach as well.

Lots of wildlife! Take bugs spray! The turtle pond was really cool because they all swim to you…read moreexpecting food. Water turtles and big snapping turtles. Jumping fish out of the water. Good nature walk. Beach was cool across the walk where you could see the top of a sunken ship. Cool little souvenir and information shop.

Beautiful park great place to fish Lots of pretty cute…read moresquirrels very peaceful place an always very clean Definitely recommend this park for fishing camping or just taking a nature walk

Located on the shore of the Arkansas River where it is impounded by the dam, it is a clear example…read moreof The Natural State. The park is a great place to stop for camping, picnicking, boating, and fishing. There are reservable campsites with water and electricity hookups, picnic shelters, playgrounds, hot showers, flush toilets, a dump station, and a boat ramp. We were just passing through to check out the wonderful name and then see the bridge and dam. Next time, maybe we'll stay. [Review 2306 of 2024 - 369 in Arkansas - 23321 overall]

Beautiful. We camped during Labor day weekend around the Falling Water Creek area. Found a big…read morecampsite within walking distance of the falls. It was a peaceful stay until our last night when we heard 4 rifle shots near our camp at 10pm! Then we heard someone ripping ass down the gravel road next to our camp, heard something moving around our tent, heard an animal crying. We decided to leave asap!

No signage, no park map (they said they were working on it), one of the worst organized parks ive…read moreever seen, and ive been to many...

For a small fee you can drive and walk through this refuge. I would have liked to see the walking…read moretrails marked better the roadways are clearly marked and I think some of this area got hot hard with flooding a couple years ago which maybe is why the foot trails were less marked. It is really quiet and a great place to mediate, photograph or look for birds. The bathroom is located at the entrance/exit and was clean and modern. We were there on a Sunday and there were very few people so I'm wondering if it's even more isolated during the week or if there are more workers. There are several boat ramps that you can put a boat into the Arkansas river as well as long lake I'm guessing small boats for fishing as I only saw the ramps.

This is a great place for a church retreat or company meetings. This conference center is located…read morein a secluded area on top of a beautiful mountain that overlooks Petit Jean Mountain and the Arkansas River. When we were there the leaves were beginning to change and it was beautiful! The accommodations are great. The rooms and cabins are spacious and clean. The bathrooms are nice too. They have just built some new 2 - 3 bedroom cabins that are really nice. The common areas in the lodges have large-screen TVs and enormous stone fireplaces. There are plenty of books to read or large walls of windows where you can enjoy the complimentary coffee, hot tea or cocoa and look out at the beautiful view while sitting on a comfy couch next to the fire. Or you can go outside and enjoy a bonfire or the fire pit. There's also plenty of outdoor running room if you have a group of kids that need to play some games, set up some type of activities or just walk around enjoying the surroundings. The meeting spaces are well furnished and accommodate a large group of people easily. At Sunset Point we enjoyed the space and its furnishings. We also liked how there was a small kitchenette out in the foyer for refreshments. Speaking of refreshments...the food is top-notch. They have a wonderful award-winning chef that prepared wonderful meals for our group of 120. We ate so well at the meals that we did not really want any type of snacks throughout the day. They were VERY hospitable in every way, but what struck me the most is how they accommodated peoples dietary needs. You don't get that consideration every where. The staff at the retreat center is very flexible and helped us at every level. But I will tell you, if you're looking for lodging that has marble floors and egyptian cotton sheets you should keep looking somewhere else. This center is not built for that type of lodger. They are very nice and comfortable if you enjoy a little of a rustic feel without giving up any conveniences. All of our rooms had complimentary soap, hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. But no butler will turn your bed down at night! As they continue to grow and update properties this place is only going to get better. One more thing, this is a Christian organization...so don't make reservations if you plan to booze it up.

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