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LAKE DARDANELLE STATE PARK Group Pavilions Must Also Be Reserved at the Visitor 3L5 Miles of Shoreline, Or Cruising by Power Boat LAKE DARDANELLE STATE PARK Group pavilions must also be reserved at the visitor 3l5 miles of shoreline, or cruising by power boat. As the Arkansas River journeys through center before being used (deposit required). Take a party barge or kayak tour, available at the main park area. To explore the lake's coves and shallow Lake Dardanelle, it continually shapes the land INTERPRETIVE SERVICES waters, kayaks and stand up paddleboards may and creates recreation opportunities for visitors. Interpretive programs are offered year round, designed be rented at the visitor center. Also, available is a Surrounded by the beautiful Ouachita Mountains to the to connect guests to this park's unique resources and barrier-free playground. south and the Ozarks to the north, Lake Dardanelle history. They include guided hikes, nature talks, kayak- Watchable Wildlife ◆ You can explore nature at this offers some of the finest fishing and boating in Arkansas. ing, lake tours, and demonstrations throughout the park park because Lake Dardanelle's diverse habitats sustain Formed by the Arkansas River, this 34,000-acre man-made and at the visitor center, plus evening presentations many living creatures. A native plant garden at the lake is two miles west of Russellville in Pope and Yell at the outdoor amphitheater (Russellville Area main visitor center and other designated watchable wildlife LAKE Counties. park). Off-season programs and hikes are available; areas provide opportunities for seeing butterfies, birds, Lake Dardanelle State Park provides picnicking, groups may request special programs to meet specific mammals, and more. interests year-round (advance arrangements necessary). camping, boat launching, and a variety of family LOCATION DARDANELLE activities at two areas, one each on the Russellville and Staff offer curriculum-based educational programs MAIN RUSSELLVILLE AREA/PARK HEADQUARTERS Dardanelle sides of the lake. which are outlined in the park's teacher handbook (available online or at the park). The Meadowbrook From l-40 (Exit 81) at Russellville, take Hwy. 7 south, FACILITIES Self-Guided Trail (.7-mile) is at the Russellville Area then turn right on Hwy. 326 and travel 4 miles to the STATE PARK Camping ◆ The main campground, the Russellville (ask at the visitor center for a trail guide). Two watch- main park; OR, from west on l-40, take Exit 78, go Area, has 57 campsites (three barrier-free) and the able wildlife areas highlight the diverse wildlife of left on U.S. 64 just 2 miles, then right on Hwy. 326 Dardanelle Area has 18 sites. Both areas are open all Lake Dardanelle. to the park. year. Boat ramps are open all year free of charge. ACTIVITIES For further information on park hours, fees, and Campsites include dual-voltage hook-ups, freeze- services, contact: proof water connections, and modern bathhouses plus Fishing ◆ Lake Dardanelle's fishery is healthy and Lake Dardanelle State Park a table and grill at each site. A sanitary dump station is diverse, offering you the thrill of nature and the 100 State Park Drive also at both the Russellville and Dardanelle areas. success of the catch. Although stringer-busting catches Russellville, AR 72802 Other Facilities ◆ The park visitor center and exhibit of crappie, bream, and catfish are common, the (479) 967-5516 (Russellville) area houses 7,000 gallons of freshwater aquariums outstanding largemouth bass fishery attracts anglers [email protected] displaying fish found in the lake and its tributaries. Other from all over the country. Take a short drive to the living exhibits include a honeybee hive, river darter tank, waters below the Dardanelle Dam and try your skills and aquatic turtle touch table. Visitors may explore the on the 40-pound catfish or the 200-pound-and-up NOTICE. To preserve scenic beauty and ecology, park’s environment and culture through interactive exhibit alligator gar which lurk here in the depths of the fences and warning signs have not been installed stations. An orientation video is available at the visitor center Arkansas River. in some park locations. Caution and supervision ◆ theater. The Lakeview Room offers other opportunities Recreation Fun on Lake Dardanelle comes in many of your children are required while visiting these for programs, and may be rented for a modest fee. varieties: fishing, waterskiing, swimming in well-marked areas. Spend a pleasant afternoon swimming, fishing, or picnick- beach areas, sailing the open waters along the lake’s ing by the lake at one of the park's many picnic sites. For information on Arkansas’s other fine state parks, The Fishing Tournament Weigh-In Facility provides contact: everything needed to hold a fishing tournament on Lake Arkansas State Parks Dardanelle. Park staff handles release of all tournament One Capitol Mall, 4A-900 fish. Group pavilions and Fishing Tournament Weigh-In Little Rock, AR 72201 Facility may also be reserved for a modest fee. Tourna- (501) 682-1191 ment Facility meeting room may be rented separately. ArkansasStateParks.com Marinas are in both the Russellville and Dardanelle areas (both privately owned and operated). Shopping, hospitals, As a part of its conservation mission, RKANSAS and restaurants are in nearby towns just minutes away. Arkansas State Parks has printed this A brochure on recycled paper. All park services are provided on NOTE: Campers must register at the visitor center a nondiscriminatory basis. Arkansas State Parks is an Equal DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & TOURISM before occupying a campsite. All Russellville sites are Opportunity Employer. reservable and may be reserved up to one year in advance. Please call to check availability. Arkansas State Parks 2016 RUSSELLVILLE AREA E Russellville 2 miles Observation Deck Watchable Wildlife Area ARK. HWY. 326 XP Meadowbrook Self-Guided Trail L Entrance Road ORE Region I Office Amphitheater X Trailhead Day Use Area Boat Parking Dump Station Trailhead X T SITES 25-53 Boat H D SITES 54-65 Parking VISITOR CENTER Watchable E Boathouse Wildlife Area B Bathhouse Picnic Areas C Playground North Boat Launch Fishing Pier E (Single Lane) A Courtesy Dock Fishing Tournament UTY SITES 1-16 Swim Beach Pavilion Weigh-in Picnic Area (No Lifeguard) A South Boat Launch LAKE & H Pavilion Restrooms (Rental) DARDANELLE Courtesy Watchable Wildlife Area Russellville Marina, Boat Dock Boat Repair & Cabins ISTORY (privately owned & operated) Rock Breakwater Russellville Main Area 40 Boat Dock 326 64 (privately owned & operated) DARDANELLE AREA 22 Russellville Boat Dock & OF Boat Launch Dardanelle Area (Four Lane) LAKE DARDANELLE A 7 155 RK Pavilion Playground Bathhouse STATE PARK A NS Picnic Area Dump Station To ARK. HWY 22 A S !.
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