Clinton City Park: Main Street Park, Archey Fork Park & Riverwalk
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Clinton proudly hosts a large, beautifully maintained multi-purpose park & recreational area, just off the Highway near the historic downtown and business area. Great for walking, playing, exercising, family outings, or just enjoying nature! Bring the whole family and explore the area’s many features.
Fully-paved & marked three-quarter mile walking track leading from the park, under the Hwy 65 overpass, around Archey Creek Park and behind La Rosita’s, and back to the Main Street Park
- Convenient parking & public restrooms
- Bring the kids to the swing park & a nearby skate park for older kids
- Basketball court, softball & baseball fields, and (coming soon!) Disc Golf!
- Fishing pond, fountain, and outdoor classroom with wildlife garden
- Enjoy a relaxing retreat right next to historic downtown, with several monuments & memorials
- Beautifully landscaped stream garden and native habitat area along the newly-restored Archey Creek
Pavilions, covered bridges & comfortable rest areas
- “Three Rivers Trailhead” monument on the historic downtown square
- Newly extended Riverwalk Trail on the north side of the walking track (part of the Archey Fork nature conservation project from the Nature Conservancy)
Categories: Adventures, Attractions, Clinton, Fishing, Hiking, Historical, Parks, Pet Friendly, Scenic, Sports, Van Buren County
Archey Fork Road
Clinton, Arkansas 72031
Big Creek Loop:
From the parking area, the trail follows an old road for a short distance before turning right (look for blue trail blazes) and heading down to Big Creek. After leaving the creek, it’s only a short distance up to the Big Creek Loop/Overlook Trail intersection. From here, either head back to the parking area or extend the hike another mile and enjoy the beauty of the Overlook Trail.
Overlook Trail:
This loop begins at the parking lot, but turns east along an upland area. The trail follows the bluffs along the creek and is 1.75 miles long. There are some awesome views from overlooks along the creek and unprotected bluffs over vast upland forests.
For more information and trail map visit https://www.agfc.com/en/explore-outdoors/wildlife-viewing/nature-trails/big-creek-natural-area/?edit&language=en
Categories: Adventures, Cleburne County, Heber Springs, Hiking, Little Red River, Pet Friendly, Scenic
Hiking down to see the Falls is a must for visitors. With an elevation of 584 feet above sea level, this is a spectacular place in the natural surroundings of Heber Springs.
The trails down to Bridal Veil Falls have recently been upgraded with beautiful landscaping.
Categories: Adventures, Attractions, Cleburne County, Heber Springs, Hiking, Pet Friendly, Scenic, Waterfalls
Bridal Veil Falls Road
Heber Springs, Arkansas
Just a short drive off Hwy 65 near Clinton! Enjoy stunning views across Greers Ferry Lake at this expansive & beautiful park, with full amenities, next to a stunning marina (Furgersons Choctaw Marina).
Choctaw Park is open from the middle of May through mid-September. The sizable campground has 91 sites with electric hookups and 55 non-electric. Campers can enjoy the hot showers, group picnic shelter, boat ramp, playground, swimming area, and marina on location.
Camping outside reservation season is first come-first served. If you arrive after gatehouse hours, please register the following morning. One wheeled camping unit and two tents or four tents are allowed per site. ATV’s, golf carts or off-road vehicles are prohibited.
Amenities:
Accessible Flush Toilets
Boat Ramp
Boat Rentals
Drinking Water
Dump Station
Entrance Station
Marina
Parking Area
Picnic Area
Picnic Shelters
Playground
Showers
Swimming
Trash Collection
Water Spigot
501-745-2666
This completely renovated facility is the gem of Greers Ferry Lake! Under new management & with a stunning new Marina Store, next to Choctaw Park & campground.
24-hr fuel (Ethanol-Free)
Boat Rentals (20′, 21′ & 24′ Pontoons, Tri-Toon)
Canoe, Wakeboard, Ski Rentals & more!
Year-Round Slip Rentals (Include coded security gates & Electricity)
Categories: Accommodations, Adventures, Attractions, Clinton, Fishing, Parks, RV Park & Campgrounds, Scenic, Van Buren County
Collins Creek is a project like no other in Arkansas fisheries. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers teamed up to turn an intermittent stream into a year-round trout fishery. The creek, which is within JFK Park below Greers Ferry Dam, flows into the Little Red River. A buried line brings approximately 40,000 gallons of 50-degree water to the creek every hour. Brook and rainbow trout have reproduced naturally in the creek; it is not stocked. Only youths under age 16 may fish on Collins Creek from its source to the wooden vehicle bridge in JFK Park.
Categories: Adventures, Attractions, Pet Friendly, Scenic, Waterfalls
Hiking down to see the Falls is a must for visitors. With an elevation of 584 feet above sea level, this is a spectacular place in the natural surroundings of Heber Springs.
Categories: Adventures, Attractions, Hiking, Pet Friendly, Scenic, Waterfalls
A must see landmark is on this fun, easy trail — Indian Rock House, where Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto visited the Indians in 1542 while seeking the Fountain of youth. The path continues along the Indian Hills Golf Course, rising and returning along beautiful bluffs. 3/4 mile; Moderate Trail.
The Indian Rock Cave Trail is a ¾-mile-long trail that is family friendly and offers an incredible glimpse of history, too! Starting at the foot of the Old Log Cabin and Museum is where you pick up the trail. But before you begin, look for the bell for a fun ring-a-ding-ding!
Follow the wooden stairs to the legendary historic Indian Rock House – a huge natural structure that served as a tribal meeting place as far back as 1000 BC. It was where de Soto met with Native Americans in 1542 when searching for the Fountain of Youth. Look for petroglyphs, and imagine living in the shelter of this natural wonder. On the National Historic Registry. The cave has been the setting for modern day weddings and a golf cart drive-in movie during summer!
We’re sure the trail will beckon, so follow it as it meanders among incredible rock formations with the bluff on one side and beautiful Indian Hills Golf Course on the other. The trail continues around some incredible rock formations with lots of nooks and crannies for youngsters and young at heart to create their own adventures. It come back around close to where you started.
Categories: Attractions, Caves, Cleburne County, Fairfield Bay, Greers Ferry Lake, Historical, Pet Friendly, Scenic, Special Interest, Van Buren County, Waterfalls
