Jacksonport 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) 523-2143
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Jacksonport State Park is a 175-acre park in Jackson County, about 5 miles west of Newport.
Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites with electric 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 | |
| Visitor center — Jacksonport Courthouse Museum | Wed–Sat | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Mar 1 – Nov 30 |
| Sun | 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Mar 1 – Nov 30 | |
| Mon, Tue | Closed | — | |
| Wed–Fri | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Dec 1 – Feb 28 | |
| Sat–Sun | 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Dec 1 – Feb 28 | |
| Mon, Tue | Closed | — |
Official wording
Visitor Center, March-November: Open daily 8 a.m-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.
Jacksonport Courthouse Museum, March-November: Wednesday-Saturday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays (except for Memorial Day, Labor Day and Fourth of July when required) December-February: Wednesday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays (except for Memorial Day, Labor Day and Fourth of July when required) 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 A - Water/50 Amp Class A - Water/50 Amp | — | Water/50 Amp | — |
Camping details from the park
Class A - Water/50 Amp
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunstall Riverwalk | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/tunstall-riverwalk |
Amenities
Facilities
- Group facilities
Camping
- Tent camping
- Electric 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
- 111 Avenue St.
Newport, AR 72112 - Nearest town
- Newport — about 5 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.6392, -91.3111
- Phone
- (870) 523-2143
- jacksonport@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)
“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