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Nestled between the Ozark National Forest to the north, and the Ouachita National Forest to the south, Mount Magazine State Park boasts the highest point in the state of Arkansas: Mount Magazine at 2753 feet. Located just 100 miles northwest of Little Rock, this area has been a recreation destination since the late 1800s. Recreation at Mount Magazine really started booming in the 1930s and 40s with the construction of a lodge, campgrounds and trails. Visitors came to beat the heat of the surrounding valleys, as well as to enjoy the panoramic views, abundant wildflowers, autumn color, and numerous opportunities to play outdoors. The area finally became a state park in 1998.
Whether you prefer a posh lodge or cabin, a fully-equipped RV pad, or a rustic campsite, there’s a place for you to stay and play at Mount Magazine. The park’s campground offers 18 spacious sites with full or partial hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, hot showers and a dump station. Campers are required to store food and trash properly to minimize black bear encounters. For more luxuriant accommodations, the park’s lodge offers 60 guest rooms and spa suites with a variety of comforts, as well as 13 full-equipped cabins with up to three bedrooms. Not in the mood for hot dogs over the campfire? The large dining room at the Skycrest Restaurant serves daily meals while overlooking the Petit Jean River Valley.
When you’re ready to play on Mount Magazine, you can do it by foot, wheels or wings. Hikers have access to 14 miles of trails, ranging from 1 to 3 miles, with connecting options for going farther. The 34-mile Huckleberry Mountain Trail is great for mountain biking and horseback riding. For gravity-defying activities, the park offers more than 100 climbing routes on its southern bluff, as well as a hang gliding launch point over the Petit Jean River Valley. Less strenuous activities include bird and wildlife watching, guided ranger walks, historic site tours and various interpretive programs and outdoor skills workshops. There’s also spectacular leaf-peeping in the fall when the forest takes on its vibrant autumn transformation.
Great place to visit and camp. The lodge is very nice with an indoor heated pool and game room. The breakfast was very nice with plenty of choices on the buffet. It’s a November tradition for us.
8:30 am on Mount Magazine, was absolutely AWESOME!!! The cool breeze was surreal. Being up there was so peaceful and the view was Amazing!!! If you’re in the area.. Must visit! Great for photography!
Mount Magazine officially named Magazine Mountain, is the highest point of the U.S. Interior Highlands and the U.S. state of Arkansas, and is the site of Mount Magazine State Park. It is a flat-topped mountain or mesa capped by hard rock and rimmed by precipitous cliffs.
Beautiful drive up & down. Beautiful & easily accessible views from the vistas & all along the top of the mountain. Slightly perilous inclines & cliffs for hiking & rock climbing, but also lots of safe flat & paved areas for those with mobility weight or anxiety issues. Lovely cabins. Lovely large lodge hotel with indoor swimming pool. Worst food I've had in a long time at the restaurant/buffet they have. Restrooms available by some of the trails in case of emergency, but otherwise please spare yourself & use the clean & well maintained lodge restrooms as some sights & smells can't be forgotten. Lodging is a bit pricey, but day visits can be cheap or free. For a day trip, I'd say alott 1 to 2 hrs to see all the basics & walk around a little bit, & try to buy something while you're there to support their efforts.
amazing. splurged finally to stay in Cabin #2, pricey but it is a cabin on a mountain with a hot tub and all the amenities. the views are always great, the hiking and all the fun there is always great. this added much more to it, i would definitely do this again. fireplace, hot tub, porch with a view, full kitchen, very comfy. staff is friendly too.
Decided to come here at the last minute & we are so glad we did!! The views here are absolutely breathtaking!!!! There are several trails with waterfalls, views from the mountaintop & we even found a cave. Lots to do here. We camped the first few days & stayed at the lodge the last day. Will definitely be back!!!
