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Mount Magazine State Park: Arkansas's Highest Peak

Discover Arkansas's highest point at Mount Magazine State Park: breathtaking views, hiking, history, and adventure await in the Ozark National Forest.

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Mount Magazine State Park, home to Arkansas's highest point, offers stunning views, diverse outdoor activities, and rich history. Explore hiking trails, scenic overlooks, a modern lodge, and opportunities for hang gliding and rock climbing amidst the beauty of the Ozark National Forest.

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  • 100 N Elm St, Paris, Arkansas, 72855, US

Local tips

  • Visit the visitor center to learn about the park's history, geology, and wildlife, and to get trail maps and information on park programs.
  • Enjoy a sunset at Cameron Bluff Overlook for stunning views of the Petit Jean River Valley.
  • Hike the Signal Hill Trail to reach the highest point in Arkansas and see the Highpoint Monument.
  • Explore the diverse hiking trails, ranging from easy strolls to challenging climbs, and discover scenic overlooks and hidden waterfalls.
  • Pack layers, as temperatures on the mountain can be cooler than in the surrounding valleys, especially in the summer.
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    Mount Magazine State Park is accessible via Arkansas Highway 309, also known as the Mount Magazine Scenic Byway. From the north, take Highway 22 to Paris, then head south on Highway 309. From the south, take Highway 10 to Havana, then go north on Highway 309. As you approach the park, follow the signs to the visitor center, lodge, or campground. Be aware that AR-309 has steep inclines and switchbacks. Parking is available at the visitor center, lodge, trailheads, and overlooks. Parking is free. There is no fee to enter Mount Magazine State Park.

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Mount Magazine State Park, encompassing the highest point in Arkansas at 2,753 feet, is a premier destination for outdoor adventure and natural beauty. Located within the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests, the park offers a diverse landscape of forested hillsides, mountainous peaks, and serene lakes. Visitors can explore a variety of hiking trails, ranging from easy strolls to challenging climbs, each offering unique perspectives of the surrounding Arkansas River Valley. The Signal Hill Trail leads to the highest point in the state, marked by the Highpoint Monument, a rock display in the shape of Arkansas. For panoramic views, the North Rim Trail and Bear Hollow Trail offer spectacular vistas of the Arkansas River Valley and Ozark Plateau. The park's history is rich and varied. Originally inhabited by Native Americans for hunting, the mountain attracted settlers in the mid-19th century due to its fertile land and cooler temperatures. The area became a popular resort destination in the early 20th century, with hotels and a railroad bringing visitors to experience the mountain's scenic beauty. Today, Mount Magazine State Park conserves over 2,200 acres, providing habitat for rare plants and animals. The Lodge at Mount Magazine offers modern accommodations with breathtaking views, a restaurant, and conference facilities. Visitors can also enjoy camping, picnicking, and exploring the park's visitor center, which features exhibits on the mountain's geology, history, and wildlife. For thrill-seekers, Mount Magazine is one of only two state parks in Arkansas offering hang gliding launch areas and technical rock climbing.

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