Rising 1,350 feet, Mount Nebo offers sweeping views of the Arkansas River
Valley. In 1933, a portion of the mountain was chosen as a park site. Native
stone and logs from Mount Nebo were used by the Civilian Conservation Corps to
construct many of the park's bridges, trails, rustic-style cabins and pavilions.
The park offers 35 campsites (25 Standard B; 10 Hike-in) [no dump
station] and 14 fully-equipped cabins with kitchens.
Fourteen miles of trails encircle Mount Nebo. For mountain biking enthusiasts,
the 4 1/2-mile Bench Trail is a fairly level route encircling the side of
1,850-foot Mount Nebo. As you ride through the mixed hardwood and pine forest,
you'll pass historic springs and Fern Lake, and see rock work done by the
Civilian Conservation Corps in the early 1930s. This is an excellent ride for
your family's first mountain biking adventure. You can choose from primitive
campsites located at intervals along the Bench Trail, or stay in the park
campground.
Mount Nebo State Park is one of the Arkansas state parks system's two parks
offering launch sites for hang gliding enthusiasts. [NOTE: The other park
offering launch sites for hang gliders is Mount Magazine State Park located high
atop Arkansas's highest mountain, Mount Magazine, near Paris.] For more
information about outdoor sports and extreme adventure opportunities in
Arkansas's state parks, go to: http://www.adventurestateparks.com/
Mount Nebo State Park also features 14 comfortable cabins with fully-equipped
kitchens and fireplaces. Bring your own bike or rent one from the park visitor
center.
Park facilities include a pool, tennis courts, picnic areas, playgrounds,
extra-large enclosed and standard open pavilions and a ball field. The visitor
center offers exhibits, a store and bicycle rentals. Interpretive programs tell
about the mountain's history and natural resources. [Please note that many
private homes are also situated atop the mountain.]
The park is located seven miles west of Dardanelle on Ark. 155. [NOTE: Ark.
155 zigzags and includes hairpin curves. Trailers over 24 ft. should not attempt
the climb up Mount Nebo.]
Contact Information
16728 West State Highway 155
Dardanelle, AR 72834
GPS: 35° 13’ 39” N / 93° 10’ 2.4” W
Email: mountnebo@arkansas.com
To reach the park office or make campsite reservations call (479) 229-3655
To make cabin reservations call 1-800-264-2458
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