State Park
Louisiana Purchase State Park
Also known as Beginning Point of the Louisiana Purchase Land Survey, Louisiana Purchase Historic State Park, Louisiana Purchase Initial Point Site, Louisiana Purchase Survey Marker
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- arkansas.com(870) 572-2352
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Louisiana Purchase State Park is a park in Monroe County, about 26 miles west of Helena-West Helena.
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.
Things to do
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Purchase Boardwalk (National Recreation Trail) | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/louisiana-purchase-boardwalk-national-recreation-trail |
Getting there
- Address
- AR Hwy 362
Holly Grove, AR 72069 - Nearest town
- Helena-West Helena — about 26 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.6457, -91.0540
- Phone
- (870) 572-2352
- louisianapurchase@arkansas.com
Nearby state parks
Delta Heritage Trail State Park
18 mi east (straight line)
Mississippi River State Park20.3 mi east (straight line)
Lower White River Museum State Park34.8 mi northwest (straight line)
Village Creek State Park40.7 mi northeast (straight line)
Arkansas Post Museum46.2 mi southwest (straight line)
Parkin Archeological State Park52 mi northeast (straight line)
Plum Bayou Mounds Archeological State Park57.2 mi west (straight line)
Plantation Agriculture Museum59.4 mi west (straight line)
Sources and freshness
- Arkansas State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Arkansas State Parks park map (Leaflet features in drupalSettings)
- Wikidata
“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