| Situated among the scenic rolling
hills atop Crowley's Ridge in northeastern Arkansas is Lake Poinsett. This
640-acre impoundment was constructed in 1960 by the Arkansas Game & Fish
Commission to provide fishing recreation. Lake Poinsett State Park was
established on the northern end of the lake in |
| 1963, and today offers park visitors camping and picnicking
facilities. Fishing enthusiasts find the relatively shallow waters of Lake
Poinsett excellent for catching large stringers of bass, crappie, bream and
catfish. Lake Poinsett's location makes it an ideal base for exploring the
beauty and history of Crowley's Ridge, north or south. A year-round
kaleidoscope of colors can be seen along the ridge ranging from the brilliant
reds of maple trees in fall to the bright colors of wildflowers and dogwood
blossoms in spring. |
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| The park also offers a tree-shaded
picnic area, playground, hiking trail, launch ramp and boat rentals. You can
pack up a lunch and spend the day! |
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Camping - The beautiful, shaded camping area
overlooking the lake is open year-round. Thirty campsites are equipped with
dual-voltage electrical hookups and freeze-proof water connections, plus a
table and grill. Plenty of room is available nearby for those who wish to pitch
a tent. A bathhouse (open only during warmer months) is available to all
campers. A dump station is located near the park entrance
Picnicking - Scattered around the park are spacious picnic sites with
tables and grills. Though the picnic sites are shaded by towering trees, there
is ample open space in the area which can be used |
| for impromptu softball games. A playground is located between
the campground and picnic areas. For family get-togethers or group gatherings,
a screened-in pavilion may be reserved for a modest fee. |
Boat Rentals - Rental fishing boats (no motors) are
available at the park near the boat launch ramp. 14 ft. Boat $8/day Deposit
$7/use
Other Facilities - Camping and fishing supplies can be obtained at
stores near the park. A public swimming pool plus complete shopping; laundry
facilities, and restaurants, are just 3 miles away in Harrisburg.
NOTE: Campers register at the Visitor Center before occupying a site.
All sites assigned; limited reservations available. The pavilion must be
reserved before being used (deposit required). |
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From Harrisburg, travel east 1 mile on Arkansas Hwy. 14, then
take Arkansas Hwy. 163 south 3 miles to the park; OR; from Wynne, travel east
on Arkansas Hwy. 64 just 5 miles to Levesque, then turn north on Arkansas Hwy.
163 and drive 21 miles to the park.
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For further information
on the park, contact:
Lake Poinsett State Park
Hwy 163 South
5752 State Park Lane
Harrisburg, AR 72432
Telephone: (870) 578-2064
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For further information on Arkansas' other fine state parks, contact:
Arkansas State Parks
One Capitol Mall
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 682-7777
1-800-NATURAL
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