State Park

Pinnacle Mountain State Park

Pulaski County, ArkansasAbout 1,772 acresEstablished 1977
Status
Status not postedDaily 6:30 a.m. – 1 hr after sunset (Jan 1 – Dec 31)
Entrance fee
Not posted
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Not stated — check with park
Camping
None listed
Official site
arkansas.com(501) 868-5806

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Arkansas River Trail — users enjoying the western portion of the trail with Pinnacle Mountain in the background, in central Arkansas
Arkansas River Trail — users enjoying the western portion of the trail with Pinnacle Mountain in the background, in central Arkansas. Photo: Kmerckx at en.wikipedia. Public domain (released by the author)

Covering about 1,772 acres, Pinnacle Mountain State Park lies in Pulaski County, about 4 miles west of Maumelle.

The official site lists about 33 miles of trails.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
Entrance gatePark gates are closed one hour after sunset. Closing times will be posted and vary if pavilion rentals or special events are in progress.
Visitor centerDaily8 a.m. – 5 p.m.—
Day use — Launch Ramp/Picnic Area/ArboretumDaily6:30 a.m. – 1 hr after sunsetJan 1 – Dec 31
Official wording

Park gates are closed one hour after sunset. Closing times will be posted and vary if pavilion rentals or special events are in progress.

Visitor Center: Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Launch Ramp/Picnic Area/Arboretum: Open all year Jan-Dec open Sunday-Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to one hour after sunset NOTE: Heated restrooms are open year-round.

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)

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Things to do

Trails

TrailLengthDifficultyNotes
Bobcat Way——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/bobcat-way
Arboretum Connector——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/arboretum-connector
River Trail Connector——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/river-trail-connector
Dynamite——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/dynamite
Twistflower——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/twistflower
Glade Runner——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/glade-runner
Turkey Tracks——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/turkey-tracks
Upheaval——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/upheaval
Upper Stick——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/upper-stick
Lower Stick——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/lower-stick
Carnasaw——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/carnasaw
Middle Mountain Run——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/middle-mountain-run
Armadillo Run——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/armadillo-run
Centipede——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/centipede
Logging Road——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/logging-road
Coachwhip Connector——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/coachwhip-connector
Jackfork Extension——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/jackfork-extension
Whippoorwill Trail——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/whippoorwill-trail
Wye Mountain Loop——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/wye-mountain-loop
Greers Ferry Loop to Pinnacle Mountain——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/greers-ferry-loop-to-pinnacle-mountain
West Summit Trail——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/west-summit-trail
Arkansas Trail——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/arkansas-trail
Base Trail——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/base-trail
East Quarry Trail——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/east-quarry-trail
East Summit Trail——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/east-summit-trail
Kingfisher Trail (National Recreation Trail)——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/kingfisher-trail-national-recreation-trail
Rocky Valley Trail——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/rocky-valley-trail
Jackfork Trail——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/jackfork-trail
Coachwhip——Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/coachwhip

Boating and paddling

General Information

Visit our on-site kiosk located at the river access at the Big Maumelle Area. 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.

Kayak Kiosk

Kiosk Paddleboard

1 hour: $14.99

2 hours: $24.99

4 hours (half day): $34.99

8 hours (full day): $44.99

Amenities

Facilities

  • Group facilities

Water

  • Marina or boat slips

✓ 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
9600 Highway 300
Roland, AR 72135
Nearest town
Maumelle — about 4 mi west (straight line)
Coordinates
34.8447, -92.4626
Phone
(501) 868-5806
Email
pinnaclemountain@arkansas.com

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Entrance gate: Park gates are closed one hour after sunset. Closing times will be posted and vary if pavilion rentals or special events are in progress.

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Sources and freshness

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