Lake Fort Smith State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $10 per person
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- arkansas.com(479) 369-2469
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Lake Fort Smith State Park is a park in Crawford County, about 15 miles north of Alma.
Water access includes a swimming beach. Overnight options include 2 camping areas, with RV sites with full hookups and tent sites. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
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. | — |
Official wording
Visitor Center: Open daily 8 a.m. to 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).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Linens are available upon request for | $10 · person |
| Pools & Beaches: Age 6 and up | $6 |
| Pools & Beaches: Age 2 through 5 | $5 |
| Pools & Beaches: 20 Admission Pass | $90 |
Official wording
Group Lodges: Lake Fort Smith State Park has two modern group lodges with a capacity of 28 - 32 people. There is also one dining hall available, a full kitchen is included (this is not a restaurant). Each lodge has a kitchenette and counselor suites. Linens are available upon request for $10.00 per person. Please call 479-369-2469, for more information and to make reservations. Reservations can be made up to 2 years in advance. Pools & Beaches: Age 6 and up: $6 Pools & Beaches: Age 2 through 5: $5 Pools & Beaches: 20 Admission Pass: $90
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.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Cabins 1 & 2 are Dog-friendly, extra fees apply. • One Bedroom (dog friendly) — Cabin #: 2 • One Bedroom ADA (dog friendly) — Cabin #: 1
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
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 B - Water/30 Amp Class B - Water/30 Amp | — | Water/30 Amp | — |
Camping details from the park
Class B - Water/30 Amp
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Full Service Cabins
- Group Lodge with Kitchenette
- Group Dining Hall
Full Service Cabins
The full service cabins at Lake Fort Smith State Parks have all the amenities guests need for relaxing getaway, including satellite television, heat and air conditioning, full kitchens with cookware and dinnerware. Linen's are provided in these cabins. Outdoor seating is also provided. Cabins 1 & 2 are Dog-friendly, extra fees apply. Please call park for details.
- One Bedroom (dog friendly) — Cabin #: 2
- One Bedroom — Cabin #: 5, 6, 7
- One Bedroom ADA (dog friendly) — Cabin #: 1
- Two Bedroom ADA — Cabin #: 4
- Two Bedroom Cabin — Cabin #: 3, 8, 9, 10
Group Lodge with Kitchenette
Lake Fort Smith State Park has two modern group lodges with a capacity of 28 - 32 people. There is also one dining hall available, a full kitchen is included (this is not a restaurant). Each lodge has a kitchenette and counselor suites. Linens are available upon request for $10.00 per person. Please call 479-369-2469, for more information and to make reservations. Reservations can be made up to 2 years in advance.
One Group Lodge Per Night: $390
Dining Hall with Lodge: $600
Cleaning Deposit: $165
Group Dining Hall
Daily Rate: $350
Cleaning Deposit: $165
Things to do
Camping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Highlands Trail - Western Terminus (National Recreation Trail) | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/ozark-highlands-trail-western-terminus-national-recreation-trail |
| Warren Hollow | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/warren-hollow |
| Boston Mountain Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/boston-mountain-trail |
| Shepherd Springs Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/sheperd-spring-trail |
Swimming
Pool
Pool is open seasonally from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend. Cabin guest receive free entry.
Age 6 and up: $6
Age 2 through 5: $5
20 Admission Pass: $90
Group (20-25): $150
Family Season Rate: $225
Boating and paddling
Pedal Boat
Hourly Rate: $10
18 ft. Party Barge with 50hp Motor
Daily Rate: $230
Half-daily Rate: $170
6 Hour Rate: $205
Deposit: $200
22 ft. Party Barge with 90 h.p.
Daily Rate: $300
Half-daily Rate: $225
6 Hour Rate : $270
Deposit: $200
25 ft. Party Barge w/ 115 hp motor
Daily Rate: $350
6 Hour Rate: $315
Half-daily Rate: $275
Deposit: $200
16 ft Boat with 9.9 hp Motor (Includes trolling motor, battery and one tank of fuel)
Daily Rate: $85
Half-daily Rate: $60
Deposit: $50
Kayak - Solo
Canoe
Daily Rate: $40
Half-daily Rate: $25
Hourly Rate: $10
Transient Slip
Daily Rate: $20
Amenities
Facilities
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming beach
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- Tent camping
- Electric hookups
- Sewer hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ 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
- 15458 Shepherd Springs Road
Mountainburg, AR 72946 - Nearest town
- Alma — about 15 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.6953, -94.1187
- Phone
- (479) 369-2469
- lakefortsmith@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. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology