Discover the Arkansas River Visitor Center: Gateway to Natural Wonders

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car within the Arkansas River Valley, start by navigating to Russellville, Arkansas. From downtown Russellville, head east on East Main Street toward North Arkansas Avenue. Continue straight onto Highway 7 (North Arkansas Avenue) and follow the signs for I-40 East. Merge onto I-40 East and travel for approximately 3 miles. Take exit 81 for US-64 W toward Russellville. Continue on US-64 W for about 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Lock and Dam Road. The Arkansas River Visitor Center will be on your right at 1799 Lock and Dam Rd, Russellville, AR 72802. Parking is available on-site.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, start by taking the local bus service to downtown Russellville. Check the local bus schedule for routes that connect to the Russellville Transit System. Once in downtown, you may need to use a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft, as public transportation may not run directly to the Arkansas River Visitor Center. Request a ride to 1799 Lock and Dam Rd, Russellville, AR 72802. Expect to pay approximately $10-15 for a rideshare trip, depending on your location and traffic conditions.

• Bicycle

  If you're feeling adventurous and choose to bike to the Arkansas River Visitor Center, start at any central location in Russellville. Head towards East Main Street and follow it until you reach North Arkansas Avenue. Continue on North Arkansas Avenue which becomes Highway 7. Use the designated bike lanes where available and be cautious of traffic. After merging onto I-40 East, look for bike-friendly routes or paths that lead towards Lock and Dam Road. The visitor center is located at 1799 Lock and Dam Rd, Russellville, AR 72802, where you can park your bike securely.