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The 625-acre Bear Creek Lake Recreation Area has 30 miles of shore line and offers the following recreational opportunities: camping, picnicking, swimming, canoeing, fishing and hiking. Sitting atop Crowley’s Ridge, the recreation area offers three campgrounds, two picnic areas, a mile-long nature trail, a swim beach and a handicap-accessible fishing pier which all provide visitors a variety of recreational experiences. Bear Creek Nature Trail provides a one-mile loop winding through a forested area. There are excellent scenic views of the lake shoreline, including Beech Point, and interpretive posts that highlight ecology in action. Trophy Largemouth Bass, Red-eyed Bream and Channel Catfish are just a few of the many species of fish that you’ll find in the lakes and streams in the area. Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Bass, Panfish; Types of fishing available include: Shore, Motorized boat, Float tube, Fly, Spin, Bait; ADA Accessible fishing access with fishing pier and boat launch The Bear Creek Lake Recreation Area is managed by the Mississippi River State Park. Please call the Mississippi River State Park - Marianna Office for any questions at 870-295-4040.
From Marianna take Arkansas 44 southeast for seven miles.
It was really nice and had a real good ramp to let your boat come in and out of the lake and the water is deep and the parts of the lake are 40 to 50 ft deep Great lake good fishing
What a great place to experience nature! Beautiful and well kept. Saw 4 red headed woodpeckers and lots of butterflies. Fishing boats limited to 10 mpg. Seems to have lots to catch. Nice pads for tents. Accommodations for camper vehicles. Showers too. No ATVs which is plus to me. Boats and kayaks to rent. They will be Ben lend you a fishing pole! The center has a terrific education room that’s really well done. I saw a sign for a multi purpose room. There’s a little amphitheater outside. Themed gardens. Dogs must be leashed. There are even dog poo stations with bags for you to clean up after Rover. They have nature programs at different times. I was so impressed. We were just out for a drive but will definitely come back and take advantage of this gorgeous lake.
They tell me they have a stocked pond for kids to fish in. There’s a store with some necessities as well as souvenirs in the center as well.
Seriously. This place is so well-planned and cared for. Don’t miss it!
