Petit Jean State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, yurts, lodge or inn rooms
- Official site
- arkansas.com(501) 727-5431
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 2,870 acres, Petit Jean State Park lies in Conway County, about 10 miles west of Morrilton.
Things to do include biking and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 20 miles, according to the park. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. Camping is available: 3 camping areas, including RV sites with full hookups and tent sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins, yurts, and lodge rooms.
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. | — |
| Visitor center — Museum of Automobiles | Daily | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Other — Boathouse | Wed–Sun | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Sat–Sun | 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.
Museum of Automobiles: Open all year Open daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Campground / Picnic Area: Open all year
Boathouse: Memorial Day - August 9th: Wednesday - Sunday from 8 am - 5 pm. August 9th - Labor Day Weekend: Saturday and Sunday only from 8 am - 5 pm.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Pools & Beaches: Age 6 and up | $6 |
| Pools & Beaches: Age 2-5 | $5 |
Official wording
Pools & Beaches: Age 6 and up: $6 Pools & Beaches: Age 2-5: $5
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
Dogs allowed
We have designated cabins that are dog friendly. Additional pet fees and shot records are required. Several cabins have been designated as dog friendly. Pet-friendly cabins have a limit of two dogs, and up-to-date shot records are required upon check-in. • Dog-Friendly Cabins – 6, 7, 14, 17, 18, 19 Pet-friendly cabins have a limit of two dogs, up-to-date shot records are required upon check-in. • Dog-Friendly Duplex Cabins – 28 & 29
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent-A-Yurt Rent-A-Yurt | — | — | |
| 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
Rent-A-Yurt
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
- Lodges
- Cabins
STAY: Mather Lodge is a 20-room lodge overlooking Cedar Creek Canyon with a restaurant, meeting room, and gift shop. The fireplace in the lobby serves as a welcoming gathering place in the winter. Near the lodge are 34 cabins (21 with kitchens). Of those cabins 20 are located along the bluff and have views of the canyon. Another cabin with a kitchen is a short drive away. Most of the cabins are rustic CCC-style with modern amenities, and a few are duplex designs.
The park has 145 campsites (55 Class AAA, 67 Class B, and 22 rally style (water and 30 amp only, no ground fires). Other options include a group camp area, a rally-style area, and 4 Rent-A-Yurts.
Lodges
Renovated in 2026, Mather Lodge blends modern amenities with its original 1930s “Parkitecture” featuring locally quarried sandstone and hand-hewn timbers. Improvements preserved key elements while offering more spacious layouts and upscaled interiors. Rooms are tailored to every adventurer, including:
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King Rooms
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2 Queens Rooms
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2 Twins Room
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Studio Suite
Cabins
Choose from 34 cabins (21 with kitchens). Most are within walking distance from Mather Lodge. Many are spaced along the bluff of Cedar Creek Canyon. Ten of the rustic-style designs built by the Civilian Conservation Corps are individual cabins that include kitchens. One cabin is in a separate part of the park and includes a hot tub. There are also five modern duplex designs (totaling 10 rental units with kitchens). These 20 fully furnished cabins include all-electric kitchens, cooking utensils, tableware, bed and bath linens, and wood-burning fireplaces. We have designated cabins that are dog friendly. Additional pet fees and shot records are required. Please contact us directly to book one of these cabins and with any questions.
Cabin 0 is a three-bedroom cabin with a fully equipped kitchen and no fireplace. Cabins 1-19 are one-bedroom cabins with various sleeping arraignments and have fully equipped kitchens and fireplaces. (Fireplaces are open from October to April.) Cabins 12 & 13 include a hot tub, and one of the cabins is located in a separate part of the park. Most of our cabins are spaced along the bluff of Cedar Creek Canyon. Ten of the rustic-style cabins were built by the Civilian Conservation Corp. Several cabins have been designated as dog friendly. Pet-friendly cabins have a limit of two dogs, and up-to-date shot records are required upon check-in.
- 1 Bedroom ADA Kitchen w/ full spa hot tub w/ king bed — Cabin #: 12
- 1 Bedroom Duplex Kitchen ADA w/ 1 queen & 1 twin — Cabin #: 12a, 12b, 14, 15
- 1 Bedroom Duplex Kitchen w/ 2 queen beds — Cabin #: 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11
- 1 Bedroom Rustic, Kitchen w/ 1 king bed, Cabin #: 1, 9, 16
- 1 Bedroom Rustic, Kitchen w/ 2 full beds — Cabin #: 7, 8, 18, 19
- 1 Bedroom Rustic, Kitchen w/ 1 queen bed – Cabin # 6, 17
- 1 Bedroom w/ full spa hot tub w/ 1 queen bed — Cabin #: 13 (Located in a separate part of the park)
- 3 Bedroom Rustic Kitchen — Cabin #: 0 (no fireplace)
- Dog-Friendly Cabins – 6, 7, 14, 17, 18, 19
Also near the lodge are six duplex cabins 20-31. Each duplex cabin has two double beds, a fireplace and no kitchen. (Fireplaces are open from October to April.) These cabins include mini-fridges and microwave ovens. No grilling is allowed. Several cabins have been designated as dog friendly. Pet-friendly cabins have a limit of two dogs, up-to-date shot records are required upon check-in. All of our duplex cabins include two double beds.
- Overnight Duplex cabin w/o kitchen — Cabin #: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
- Dog-Friendly Duplex Cabins – 28 & 29
Things to do
BikingHikingCamping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petit Jean Mountain Climb | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/petit-jean-mountain-climb |
| Petit Jean Mountain | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/petit-jean-mountain |
| Bear Cave Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/bear-cave-trail |
| Canyon Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/canyon-trail |
| CCC Hike & Bike Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/ccc-hike-bike-trail |
| Cedar Creek Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/cedar-creek-trail |
| Cedar Falls Trail (National Recreation Trail) | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/cedar-falls-trail-national-recreation-trail |
| Rock House Cave Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/rock-house-cave-trail |
| Seven Hollows Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/seven-hollows-trail |
| Winthrop P. Rockefeller Boy Scout Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/winthrop-p-rockefeller-boy-scout-trail |
Trail descriptions from the park
Bike: Among the trails at the park is the CCC Hike & Bike Trail, which you can hike or bike. The name of this trail pays homage to the Civilian Conservation Corps, which had an impactful role at the park.
Hike: There are over 20 miles of hiking trails to take on at the park. Hiking trails lead through forests and meadows, canyons, and along streams and the mountainside. See where nature formed sheer bluffs, the spectacular 90-foot Cedar Falls, Seven Hollows, and such distinctive features as Bear Cave, the Grotto, Natural Bridge, and other formations like carpet rocks and turtle rocks.
Swimming
Pool
Age 6 and up: $6
Age 2-5: $5
Family Season Pool Pass: $225
Group (20-25 people): $150
Boating and paddling
14 ft. Fishing Boat
Daily Rate: $20
Half-daily Rate: $15
14 ft. Fishing Boat with 2.5 hp Motor
Daily Rate: $85
Half-daily Rate: $60
Deposit: $50
Kiosk Kayak
Visit our on-site kiosk located adjacent to Lake Bailey. The kiosk allows you to rent a kayak and accessories (such as lifejackets and paddles). Just scan your phone to reserve and pay for your rental.
Wherever Watersports reserves the right to offer special rates for slow periods or special promotions. Rates will not increase unless agreed upon by the concessionaire and Arkansas State Parks.
Amenities
Facilities
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming beach
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- Tent camping
- Electric hookups
- Sewer hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
- Yurts
- Lodge or inn rooms
✓ 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
- 1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road
Morrilton, AR 72110 - Nearest town
- Morrilton — about 10 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.1275, -92.9199
- Phone
- (501) 727-5431
- petitjean@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: Petit Jean State Park view.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Brandonrush ( talk )
“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