Lake Poinsett 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) 578-2064
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Poinsett County, about 3 miles southeast of Harrisburg, Lake Poinsett State Park covers about 132 acres.
Overnight options include 3 camping areas, with 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 |
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 A - Water/50 Amp Class A - Water/50 Amp | — | Water/50 Amp | — |
| Class B - Water/30 Amp Class B - Water/30 Amp | — | Water/30 Amp | — |
| Class D - Tent Site Class D - Tent Site | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Class A - Water/50 Amp
Class B - Water/30 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
Boating and paddling
14 ft. Fishing Boat without motor
Daily Rate: $25
Half Day Rate : $15
14 ft. Fishing Boat with motor
Boat rental available year-round from the visitor center
Daily Rate: $85
Half Day Rate: $65
Canoe
Daily Rate: $40
Half-daily Rate: $25
Hourly Rate: $12.5
Kayak - Solo
Amenities
Facilities
- Group facilities
Water
- Marina or boat slips
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
- 5752 State Park Lane
Harrisburg, AR 72432 - Nearest town
- Harrisburg — about 3 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.5325, -90.6872
- Phone
- (870) 578-2064
- lakepoinsett@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: Crowley's Ridge Parkway - Lake Poinsett State Park - NARA - 7717881.jpg — Public domain (US federal government work), Unknown author Unknown author or not provided
“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