Davidsonville Historic State Park
Also known as Old Davidsonville State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- arkansas.com(870) 892-4708
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Davidsonville Historic State Park is a park in Randolph County, about 8 miles northwest of Walnut Ridge.
Overnight options include 3 camping areas, with RV sites with full hookups and tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor center | Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Mar 1 – Nov 30 |
| Mon–Fri | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Dec 1 – Feb 28 | |
| Sat–Sun | 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Dec 1 – Feb 28 |
Official wording
Visitor Center, March-November: Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. December-February: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Campground/Picnic Area: Open all year
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Arkansas State Parks reservations (reserve.arkansasstateparks.com)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class AAA - Water/50 Amp/Sewer Class AAA - Water/50 Amp/Sewer | — | Water/50 Amp/Sewer | — |
| Class A - Water/50 Amp Class A - Water/50 Amp | — | Water/50 Amp | — |
| Class D - Tent Site Class D - Tent Site | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Class A - Water/50 Amp
Class D - Tent Site
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Camping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/black-river-trail |
| Historic Townsite Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/historic-townsite-trail |
| Scott Cemetery Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/scott-cemetery-trail |
| Trapper Lake Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/trapper-lake-trail |
Amenities
Facilities
- Group facilities
Camping
- Tent camping
- Electric hookups
- Sewer hookups
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 8047 Hwy. 166 South
Pocahontas, AR 72455 - Nearest town
- Walnut Ridge — about 8 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.1583, -91.0569
- Phone
- (870) 892-4708
- davidsonville@arkansas.com
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Arkansas State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Arkansas State Parks park map (Leaflet features in drupalSettings)
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology