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Located where the rolling terrain of the West Gulf Coastal Plain and the alluvial lands of east Arkansas’s Mississippi Delta meet, this park offers you the opportunity to explore two of Arkansas’s distinct natural settings in one visit. Hike or bike the park’s 2,171 acres of woodlands in the Coastal Plain. Paddle or fish on 1,675-acre Cane Creek Lake. The lake is a timbered Delta lake. Experience the natural beauty and abundant wildlife that inhabit Arkansas’s Mississippi Delta. Just across the timber-filled lake, anglers and paddlers can also explore Bayou Bartholomew. It is the world’s longest bayou.
The campground at Cane Creek features 29 campsites (11 Class A and 18 Class B), as well as, one Rent-An-RV, and a modern bathhouse with hot showers. Cane Creek is one of the Arkansas State Parks system’s four parks that offer a Rent-An-RV. This 30-foot RV features heat and air-conditioning, beds for eight persons, and a fully-equipped kitchen. The RV is also equipped with a stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, as well as, pots and dishes. Satellite TV/VCR/DVD and built-in sound system with CD and radio are also included. The unit is also equipped with a slide-out area.
Alongside the RV is an 11′ x 11′ wooden deck. It is equipped with a table, chairs and a cooking grill. The RV is permanently set up on a campsite featuring water, electric, and sewer hookups. Weekday rentals may be made for one day. Weekends require a two-day rental. NOTE: Pets are not allowed in the RV, and it is a non-smoking accommodation. [The park system’s other Rent-An-RV offerings are at Bull Shoals-White River State Park near Mountain Home and Lake Charles State Park near Powhatan.]
GROUP FEATURES
Cane Creek State Park also features picnic sites, a screened pavilion, enclosed climate-controlled pavilion, visitor center with exhibits and gift shop, launch ramp, barrier-free fishing piers, hiking trail, kayak trail, bathhouse, restrooms, and a playground. Flat-bottom fishing boats, solo and tandem kayaks, as well as, bicycles [NOTE: These are not mountain bikes] can be rented at the visitor center.
Hiking and backpacking, as well as, mountain biking trails, and a kayak trail, offer outdoor adventure. These include birding and other wildlife viewing opportunities. The 15.5-mile, multi-use trail goes through rolling terrain, as well as, along the lake, and across many bridges including three suspension bridges. There is also a 2.5-mile multi-use trail for smaller adventures. The park’s 2.5-mile kayak trail offers a relaxing outdoor aquatic adventure.
To reach Cane Creek State Park from Star City, travel five miles east on Ark. 293 to the park.
PARK HOURS & FEES
Contact Park
PARK PHONE
870-628-4714
PARK ADDRESS
50 State Park Road
Star City, AR 71667
canecreek@arkansas.com
GPS: 33.913024, -91.764742
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