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Atop the forested hills in Northeast Arkansas, Crowley’s Ridge State Park is situated on a unique geological formation and has a rich history. Native log and stone structures, constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, set the tone for this park’s rustic quality.
Crowley's Ridge State Park is a 291-acre (118 ha) Arkansas state park in Greene County, Arkansas in the United States atop Crowley's Ridge. Located on the former homesite of pioneer Benjamin Crowley, the park contains many excellent examples of the work done by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. [1]
Crowley's Ridge State Park campground has 26 single-family campsites next to Lake Ponder. There are 18 with RV hookups, 8 tent sites and 20 cabins.
Crowley’s Ridge State Park in northeast Arkansas is a recreationally oriented park with a rich social and geological history. The park, situated on land that was homesteaded by nineteenth-century pioneer Benjamin F. Crowley, also preserves the structures built by young men in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the 1930s.
Crowley’s Ridge State Park is so interwoven with life in Northwest Arkansas, it’s easy for locals to forget how rare the park’s geology and ecology are. The ridge is actually an island formed by ancient paths of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers.
Crowley's Ridge State Park has facilities that include five bunk cabins for group lodging, four duplex cabins with kitchens and fireplaces, one rustic cabin with kitchen, 26 campsites (18 Class B and eight tent sites), picnic areas, hiking trails, pavilions, a 31-acre fishing lake, and 3.5-acre swimming area.
Atop the forested hills in Northeast Arkansas, Crowley’s Ridge State Park is situated on a unique geological formation and has a rich history. Native log and stone structures, constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, set the tone for this park’s rustic quality.
Crowley’s Ridge, the park’s namesake, is not your typical mountain range or valley but a geologic wonder. This fascinating ridge dating back to the Pleistocene era stands out dramatically in the otherwise flat terrain of eastern Arkansas.
Camping: The park features 25 campsites accommodating RVs, trailers and tent camping. The class C campsites offer 30 amp electricity and water. The class D campsites do not offer any electricity or water.
Crowley's Ridge State Park in NE Arkansas has swimming, floating, fishing, hiking, camping, and more. Plan a trip to explore it this year!