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Nestled on the banks of the Ouachita River are areas that are headquarters for sportsmen who come for outdoor recreations, such as fishing and hunting in the bottomland rivers, lakes and bayous of the Arkansas Outdoors. In this Southern part of Arkansas you will find a fisherman's paradise, offering plentiful supplies of bass, crappie and catfish as well as excellent hunting for waterfowl, deer and turkey at the Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is a part of the largest contiguous bottomland hardwood forest in the United States. There is an incredible diversity of wildlife to observe and photograph in the Arkansas outdoors
Ashley County
Fishing on Lake Enterprise |
Crossett & Hamburg
Crossland Zoo
Lake Enterprise
Lake Georgia-Pacific - Camp sites and hookups available.
Ouachita River
Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge - Hiking trails & Visitor's Center.
Crossett RV Park
Levi-Wilcoxin Demonstration Forest
Bradley County
Warren
Bradly County Park - Discover the beautiful bluff covered with native ferns at the Bradley County Park. This park also has a horseshoe pit, tennis courts, and a basketball court. There are picnic tables, a lake, and two pavilions suitable for family or class reunions.
Calhoun County
Hampton
Sportsman Paradise - Fishing in more than 10 lakes beginning at the northend of the county at Tri-County Lake to Lock 8 on the Ouachita River to the South. Thousands of acres of hunting land draw many hunters to the area in November and December.
Natural Sites - The natural sites of the county are breathtaking in their beauty and the views are magnificent. The Lost 40 located on a tract of land in the Moro Creek bottoms in the eastern part of the county is the last remaining remnant of the first southern forest, dating back to the Civil War. This tract of land is considered a living library for history of the forest life cycle with many of the trees exceeding four feet in diameter and are over 120 years olds. Currently it is opened for private tours arranged through the Potlatch Corporation.
Columbia County
Magnolia
Lake Columbia - lies about six miles northwest of Magnolia and can be reached from county road 53. Flooded timber which covers nearly half the lake makes perfect conditions for bass, crappie, catfish and blue gill fishing. The lake is divided into four zones, with one small area that is off limits. The western section of the lake is availabe for boating and other water sports.
Logoly State Park - is an educational park with facilitie for camping. There is an indoor classroom and visitors center with exhibits and a Discovery Room. Outside you will find more educational opportunities along the hiking trails.
Dallas County
Fordyce
Tri-County Lake - Features sports fishing for bass, crappie, catfish, bluegill and redear sunfish. This was the first Game and Fish Commission Lake built in South Arkansas.
Ouachita County
Camden
Camden's mild climate and proximity to nearby lakes, (some of the best fishing spots in Arkansas), reservoirs, state parks, and the Ouachita River offer unlimited opportunities year-round for picnicking, boating, camping, hunting, and fishing.
Sandy Beach - Located on the Ouachita River in Camden, Sandy Beach sees plenty of activity during the summer months with its boat ramp, picnic areas, and a playground for the youngsters. For those with access to a boat, there are small sandy beaches to spend those hot summer days right on the Ouachita River.
White Oak Lake State Park - a short 22-mile drive from Camden, offers camping grounds, swimming areas, fishing, scenic nature trails, picnic areas, and a playground.
Hunting - Thousands of acres of land in and around Camden provide some of the best deer hunting in this part of the country. This paradise for sportsmen also boasts abundant quail, turkey, squirrel, rabbit, and dove hunting. Many sportsmen from other areas travel to Camden just for the hunting seasons in our serene and abundant environment.
5K Races - held at least twice a year in conjunction with the Daffodil Festival and BPW Barn Sale - contact the Camden Area Chamber of Commerce at (870) 836-6426 or visit growingcamden.com.
Motorcycle Poker Runs - held twice a year in conjunction with the Daffodil Festival and White Tail Days/Venison Chili Cook Off. Contact the Camden Area Chamber of Commerce at (870) 836-6426 or visit growingcamden.com.
Union County
El Dorado
Native flora in South Arkansas Aboretum |
Union County Recreation Complex - First-class softball and baseball facilities including two multi-faceted pavilions complete with picnic/playground areas and RV hookups. If just passing through, why not stop and enjoy a picnic lunch?
Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge - Union County and neighboring Ashley County are home to the world's largest "green-tree reservoir" where and hunting and fishing are spectacular. Stretching over 65,000 acres, Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge is a terrific resource for the study of wildlife and nature. Just a simple boat ride through this wilderness area is breathtaking.
Tracks Inn - You can get away from it all at the Tracks Inn in Felsenthal and the National Wildlife Refugee. Want to spend a weekend or a week in a train boxcar? It's not your average box car. Converted to spacious living quarters complete with private bath, TV , AC and more, these train boxcars are something special. For more info or for reservations, call (800) 211-2630. They can even tell you where the fish are biting.
South Arkansas Arboretum - A special and unique nature preserve in the heart of El Dorado, the South Arkansas Arboretum covers 17 acres with more than two miles of paved foot & nature trails. Enjoy the native flora and fauna of the West Gulf Coastal Plain. Spring and fall are the really special times and guided tours are available by appointment. For more information, call (870) 862-8131)
Junction City
Junction - Junction City is just that. Located on the Arkansas-Louisiana border, it is the junction for two states, one county, two parishes and three congressional districts. They celebrate it all big time with their annual ArkLaFest the weekend after Labor Day. It's a festival of unity that combines the best of both states with non-stop entertainment, food, crafts and much more. For more information call (870) 924-4566 or (870) 924-4922.
Norphlet
Norphlet Crater - This unique site was created in 1922 when a natural gas well exploded. The crater measures 600 feet in diameter and over 100 feet down to the water level. Located just north of El Dorado, it's a must see.
Smackover
Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources - This state museum between El Dorado and Smackover on Scenic Highway 7 tells the story of the early 1920's oil boom in South Arkansas and the oil and brine industry past, present and future. Travel down the shaft of an oil well and try the hands on exhibits, both indoors and outdoors. It's a visit you won't soon forget. For more information, call (870) 725-2877.
Smackover
Historic mural in downtown Smackover |
Restored Downtown - The discovery of oil in 1922 forever changed this little community that never died, and today you can relive the colorful story through the painted murals in its restored downtown. Browse through the quaint shops or kick up your heels at the annual Oil Town Festival. While at Smackover, cross over Scenic Highway 7 and try the fabulous BBQ at the Sumac Mart.
Oil Town Festival - This unique festival celebrates the boomtown era of Smackover and South Arkansas with arts & crafts, a 5K run, musical entertainment, arm wrestling and tug-of-war contests, exhibits galore and fun for the entire family. This event takes place the second full week in June. For additional information, call (870) 725-2877.
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