Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area
- 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(479) 789-5000
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Benton County, about 12 miles east of Rogers, Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area covers about 12,157 acres.
Overnight options include 2 camping areas, with tent sites and primitive or hike-in 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. | — |
| Other — Shooting Range | Tue–Sun | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
| Mon | Closed | During fall | |
| Other | HUNTING SEASON CLOSURES: (2026 Dates: Oct. 17 - 21; Nov. 7 - 8; Nov. 14 - 18) During permitted gun hunting seasons in the fall, the following facilities and trails will be closed: | ||
Official wording
Visitor Center: Open daily 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Shooting Range: Tuesday-Sunday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed Mondays and during fall hunting seasons mentioned below
Primitive Campsites: Karst Loop - Open all year Pigeon Roost - Open all year except during fall hunting seasons mentioned below
Trails: Open all year except for those listed below during fall hunting seasons.
HUNTING SEASON CLOSURES: (2026 Dates: Oct. 17 - 21; Nov. 7 - 8; Nov. 14 - 18) During permitted gun hunting seasons in the fall, the following facilities and trails will be closed:
Pigeon Roost Campsites: Hidden Diversity Trail System (24 miles) Pigeon Roost Trail (8.4 miles) Sinking Stream Trail (1/2 mile) Shaddox Hollow Trail (1.5 miles) Wolf Den Loop Trail (4.2 miles)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primitive Hike-In Campsites (Pigeon Roost) ~ 4 miles in Primitive Hike-In Campsites (Pigeon Roost) ~ 4 miles in
These primitive sites are set in a heavily wooded area and are accessed by hiking approximately 4 miles in on the Pigeon Roost Trail. Each site is equipped with one to four tent pads, a fire ring/grill, and a lantern hook. The sites nearest to lake access are sites 3, 4, and 5.
Campsite 1:
One 8x8 tent pad, 4 campers max., the closest site to Beaver Lake (by view), which is visible when leaves are off the trees
Campsite 2:
Three 8x8 tent pads, 8 campers max., furthest site from the lake and other campsites
Campsite 3:
One 8x8 pad a | — | In Campsites (Pigeon Roost) ~ 4 miles in | — |
| Primitive Bike/Hike-In Campsites (Karst Loop) ~ 3.5+ miles in Primitive Bike/Hike-In Campsites (Karst Loop) ~ 3.5+ miles in
Accessible via mountain bike or hiking a minimum of 3.5 miles (from Karst Parking Lot), these primitive sites offer beautiful forest views and easy access to Beaver Lake. Each campsite can accommodate up to 8 people with one 12'x20' tent pad, a fire ring/grill, and a unique metal structure/sculpture that can be utilized for hanging hammocks.
Note - all campsites are remote and primitive, which means they do not offer toilets, showers, water, or electricity. Please plan accordingly and practice Leave No Trace principles. | — | In Campsites (Karst Loop) ~ 3.5+ miles in | — |
Camping details from the park
Primitive Hike-In Campsites (Pigeon Roost) ~ 4 miles in
These primitive sites are set in a heavily wooded area and are accessed by hiking approximately 4 miles in on the Pigeon Roost Trail. Each site is equipped with one to four tent pads, a fire ring/grill, and a lantern hook. The sites nearest to lake access are sites 3, 4, and 5.
Campsite 1:
One 8x8 tent pad, 4 campers max., the closest site to Beaver Lake (by view), which is visible when leaves are off the trees
Campsite 2:
Three 8x8 tent pads, 8 campers max., furthest site from the lake and other campsites
Campsite 3:
One 8x8 pad and one 8x12 pad, 8 campers max., the second closest site to Beaver Lake (by view), which is visible when leaves are off the trees
Campsite 4:
Two 8x8 pads and two 8x10 pads, 8 campers max., close to site 5
Campsite 5:
One 8x8 pad and two 8x10 pads, 8 campers max., close to site 4
Note - all campsites are remote and primitive, which means they do not offer toilets, showers, water, or electricity. Please plan accordingly and practice Leave No Trace principles.
Primitive Bike/Hike-In Campsites (Karst Loop) ~ 3.5+ miles in
Accessible via mountain bike or hiking a minimum of 3.5 miles (from Karst Parking Lot), these primitive sites offer beautiful forest views and easy access to Beaver Lake. Each campsite can accommodate up to 8 people with one 12'x20' tent pad, a fire ring/grill, and a unique metal structure/sculpture that can be utilized for hanging hammocks.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Plateau Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/ozark-plateau-trail |
| Pigeon Roost Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/pigeon-roost-trail |
| Shaddox Hollow Nature Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/shaddox-hollow-nature-trail |
| Sinking Stream Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/sinking-stream-trail |
| Hidden Diversity Multi-Use Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/hidden-diversity-multi-use-trail |
| Historic Van Winkle Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/historic-van-winkle-trail |
| Wolf Den Loop (East & West) Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/wolf-den-loop-east-west-trail |
| Karst Loop Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/karst-loop-trail |
| Tunnel Connector Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/tunnel-connector-trail |
| Sawtooth Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/sawtooth-trail |
| Timberjack Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/timberjack-trail |
| Return Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/return-trail |
Amenities
Facilities
- Group facilities
Camping
- Tent camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
✓ 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
- 20201 East Hwy. 12
Rogers, AR 72756 - Nearest town
- Rogers — about 12 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.2849, -93.9388
- Phone
- (479) 789-5000
- hobbs@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
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Highway 303 in Hobbs State Park - Conservation Area.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Brandonrush
“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