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Here you can explore the unique geology, as well as, topography, and unusual plant communities of Crowley’s Ridge. Crowley’s Ridge is a landform of rolling hills in eastern Arkansas’s Mississippi Alluvial Plain. A geologic anomaly, it is the most unusual of Arkansas’s six major physiographic provinces, or natural divisions. It is covered with a lush, mixed hardwood forest including oak and hickory, as well as many uncommon hardwood trees. These include American Beech, Sugar Maple and Butternut, as well as, Basswood, Cucumbertree, Kentucky Coffeetree, and Tuliptree or Yellow Poplar. Village Creek State Park is one of five Arkansas state parks on Crowley’s Ridge. At 6,911 acres, Village Creek is Arkansas’s second largest state park in land area.
Park interpretive programs and exhibits share the story of the natural and cultural heritage of Crowley’s Ridge.
Five park trails totaling seven miles allow hikers the opportunity to explore this forest. A guided trail walk with a park interpreter is also available. Anglers can fish for bass and bream, as well as, catfish, and crappie. The park’s two lakes, Lake Austell and Lake Dunn have launch ramps and boat docks. Bait and fishing boats, as well as, electric motors, and pedal boats are available late-spring through Labor Day.
CAMPING
The park campground includes 96 campsites around Lake Dunn. These include 24 Class AAA, as well as, five Class A, and 67 Class B sites. RVs, tents, and horse campers are all welcome. Nestled on a nearby ridge are the park’s 10 fully-equipped cabins. Features include kitchens and wood-burning fireplaces. At Lake Austell, picnic sites are near a sandy beach and sun deck. The park also includes four standard pavilions. One pavilion is enclosed. Playgrounds, as well as, baseball and multi-use fields, long with a driving range are all also available.
Horseback riding is a popular activity at this park. Twenty-five miles of multi-use trails wind through the rolling hills of Crowley’s Ridge. The horse trails are open throughout the year. Call the park for current trail conditions. The horse camp features 30 campsites with water and electric hookups, as well as, an asphalt parking pad, picnic table and grill; a modern bathhouse; horse wash bays; and 66 stalls inside the camping area. The horse stable’s 10′ x 10′ stalls include water, electric, and ceiling fans.
The park visitor center includes an A/V theater, store, gift shop, and bicycle rentals. The interpretive center offers a large meeting facility and The Discovery Room featuring exhibits of prehistoric artifacts and information about the wildlife of Crowley’s Ridge. Park interpreters offer programs, concerts, and special events throughout the year.
CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF
Golfers will enjoy The Ridges at Village Creek. This is the park’s 27-hole, Andy Dye signature course. This public course features the rolling terrain of Crowley’s Ridge, as well as, dramatic elevation changes. The backdrop of the seasonal beauty of the surrounding hardwood forest can also be enjoyed. These combine with the PGA-caliber championship layout for an aesthetically pleasing and challenging level of play. Since 1923, the Dye family designs of resort and public courses have included world-ranked championship-class courses. These include 17 of the world’s top 100 courses. Dye designs have a worldwide reputation for their creative, as well as, unique designs, and environmentally sensitive integrity. Depending on the configuration of the two nines you choose to play, the yardage could stretch to over 7,400 yards. The course features MiniVerde Bermuda greens and Tiff 419 Bermuda tees and fairways. Four teeing areas offer opportunities for golfers of any skill level. Three distinct nines make for outstanding golf. Water comes into play on 12 holes. The course is open daily and includes a full-service clubhouse with pro shop, dressing rooms, snack bar, and full driving range. Golf carts are included with greens fee. For tee times, contact the clubhouse at: 870-238-5226, or book online at: The RidgesAtVillageCreek.com.
Village Creek State Park is two hours east of Little Rock, Arkansas, or one hour west of Memphis, Tennessee. Take Exit #242 off I-40 at Forrest City and travel 13 miles north on Ark. 284 to the park.
PARK HOURS & FEES
Contact Park
PARK PHONE
870-238-9406
PARK ADDRESS
201 County Road 754
Wynne, AR 72396
GPS: 35.163358, -90.718844
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