Lake Charles State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- YesAlso yurts
- Official site
- arkansas.com(870) 878-6595
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Lawrence County, about 12 miles west of Walnut Ridge, Lake Charles State Park covers about 218 acres.
Overnight options include 3 camping areas, with RV sites with full hookups and tent sites. There are also yurts for rent.
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.
Campgrounds: Open all year. No water December, January, & February Area A Bath House: Open March-November Area C Bath House: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent-A-Yurt Rent-A-Yurt
The Rent-A-YURT at Lake Charles State Park is equipped with heat and air conditioning, three bunk beds that sleep six people, a small table, and an ice chest. Outside, there is a stand-up grill, a fire pit, and a picnic table. | — | — | |
| Class AAA - Water/50 Amp/Sewer Class AAA - Water/50 Amp/Sewer | — | Water/50 Amp/Sewer | — |
| Class B - Water/30 Amp Class B - Water/30 Amp
Please note that campsites 8 and 10 can only handle pop-up campers, truck campers, and trailers under 25’. | — | Water/30 Amp | — |
Camping details from the park
Rent-A-Yurt The Rent-A-YURT at Lake Charles State Park is equipped with heat and air conditioning, three bunk beds that sleep six people, a small table, and an ice chest. Outside, there is a stand-up grill, a fire pit, and a picnic table. Class B - Water/30 Amp Please note that campsites 8 and 10 can only handle pop-up campers, truck campers, and trailers under 25’.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/white-oak-trail |
| Butterflies and Blooms Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/butterflies-and-blooms-trail |
| Mockernut Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/mockernut-trail |
| Cedar Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/cedar-trail |
Boating and paddling
Solo Kayak or Tandem Kayak
Amenities
Facilities
- Group facilities
- Drinking water: not available (stated by the park)
Water
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- Tent camping
- Electric hookups
- Sewer hookups
Lodging
- Yurts
✓ 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
- 3705 Hwy. 25
Powhatan, AR 72458 - Nearest town
- Walnut Ridge — about 12 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.0655, -91.1528
- Phone
- (870) 878-6595
- lakecharles@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