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 | Here you can enjoy the unique geology of Crowley's Ridge, a landform of rolling hills in eastern Arkansas's Mississippi Alluvial Plain. A geologic anomaly, the ridge is covered with a lush climax Beech-Maple forest featuring oak, sugar maple, beech, butternut and tulip poplar. 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 on their own, or on guided trail walks. The park also includes 15 miles of horse trails. Anglers can fish for bass, bream, catfish and crappie at the park's two lakes, Lake Austell and Lake Dunn. Launch ramps, boat docks, bait, fishing boats, electric motors and pedal boats are available late-spring through Labor Day. |
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Great park!
We have been here on several occassions and it is wonderful! The cabins are always nice, clean and well stocked. I would recommend Village Creek to all!!
Written by rhd1124
27-Jun-2008
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| Camping: |
| The park campground includes 96 campsites including Premium A, Standard A and Standard B sites around Lake Dunn. Nestled on a nearby ridge are the park's 10 fully-equipped cabins that feature kitchens and wood-burning fireplaces. At Lake Austell, picnic sites are situated near a sandy beach and sun deck. The park also includes four standard pavilions (one is enclosed), playgrounds, baseball and multi-use fields, and a driving range. |
| Trails: |
| ARBORETUM TRAIL : Length: .25 mile : Time: 1/2 hour : Difficulty: Easy Description: This is the stortest and easiest of the park's trails and accessible to almost everyone. There are signs identifying many of the trees found along the trail with numerous benches allowing for a longer visit.
Location: Exit 242 off I-40 at Forrest City and go 13 miles north on Hwy. 284 to the park
AUSTELL TRAIL : Length: 1.12 miles : Time: 1 hour : Difficulty: Moderate
Description: This trail meanders through hogback ridges and through a wooded stream valley to Lake Austell, and then on to the picnic area. This trail covers a variety of terrain, moderately steep in places, and allows a good view of the diversity of the park environment.
Location: Exit 242 off I-40 at Forrest City and go 13 miles north on Hwy. 284 to the park
BIG BEN NATURE TRAIL : Length: 1/2 mile : Time: 3/4 hour : Difficulty: Easy
Description: A self-guided trail booklet that will guide you through this unique area of Crowley's Ridge can be obtained at the visitor center. The trail begins near the visitor center and loops back to its beginning.
Location: Exit No. 242 off I-40 at Forrest City, then 13 miles north on Hwy. 284
LAKE DUNN TRAIL : Length: 2.75 miles : Time: 2 hours : Difficulty: Easy
Description: The trail starts at Lake Dunn boat dock. It travels along wooded ridgetops and winds around to the swinging bridge where the Old Military Road once passed.
Location: Exit No. 242 off I-40 at Forrest City, then 13 miles north on Hwy. 284
MILITARY ROAD TRAIL : Length: 2 1/4 miles : Time: 2 hours : Difficulty: Moderate
Description: This beautiful trail preserves the most dramatic remaining portion of the Trail of Tears. Called the Memphis to Little Rock Road, it was completed in 1829 and provided the first improved route between Memphis and Little Rock, and became a major route of Indian Removal for Creek, Chickasaw and 600 Cherokee.
Location: Exit No. 242 off I-40 at Forrest City, then 13 miles north on Hwy. 284 |
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