Here you can enjoy the unique geology of Crowley's Ridge, a landform of rolling
hills in eastern
Arkansas's Mississippi Alluvial Plain. A geologic anomaly, the ridge is covered
with a lush climax Beech-Maple forest featuring oak, sugar maple, beech,
butternut and tulip poplar. Park interpretive programs and exhibits share the
story of the natural and cultural heritage of Crowley's Ridge. Five park trails
totaling seven miles allow hikers the opportunity to explore this forest on
their own, or on guided trail walks. Anglers can fish for bass, bream, catfish
and crappie at the park's two lakes, Lake Austell and Lake Dunn. Launch ramps,
boat docks, bait, fishing boats, electric motors and pedal boats are available
late-spring through Labor Day.The park campground includes 96 campsites
including Premium A, Standard A and Standard B sites around Lake Dunn.
Nestled on a nearby ridge are the park's 10 fully-equipped cabins that feature
kitchens and wood-burning fireplaces. At Lake Austell, picnic sites are situated
near a sandy beach and sun deck. The park also includes four standard pavilions
(one is enclosed), playgrounds, baseball and multi-use fields, and a driving
range.
Horseback riding has become a popular pastime at this park, the second
largest park in land area in Arkansas's state parks system. Twenty-five miles of
horse trails wind through the rolling hills and beautiful, unique hardwood
forest of Crowley's Ridge. The horse trails are open March through November when
the ground is dry. Call the park for trail conditions and closings. The horse
camp features 30 campsites with water and electric hookups, an asphalt parking
pad, picnic table and grill; a modern bathhouse; horse wash bays and 66 stalls
inside the camping area. The horse stable's 10' x 10' stalls with water,
electric and ceiling fans.
The park visitor center includes an A/V theater, store, gift shop and bicycle
rentals. The interpretive center offers a large meeting facility and The
Discovery Room that features exhibits of prehistoric artifacts and information
about the wildlife of Crowley's Ridge. Interpreters offer programs, concerts and
special events throughout the year.
Village Creek State Park is located two hours east of Little Rock, Arkansas,
or one hour west of Memphis, Tennessee.
Take Exit #242 off I-40 at Forrest City and go 13 miles north on Ark. 284 to
the park.
For more information about Arkansas State Parks historic, heritage and
cultural parks, go to: http://www.historystateparks.com/
Contact Information
201 County Road 754
Wynne, AR 72396
GPS: 35° 12’ 45” N / 90° 43’ 37.8” W
Email: villagecreek@arkansas.com
To reach the park office or make campsite reservations call (870) 238-9406
To make cabin reservations call 1-800-264-2467
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