State Park
Poison Springs Battleground State Park
Also known as Poison Spring State Park, Poison Spring, Poison Spring Battlefield, Poison Springs, Poison Springs State Park, Poison Spring Battleground, Poison Springs Battlefield, Poison Springs Battleground
- 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
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Poison Springs Battleground State Park is a park in Ouachita County, about 10 miles northwest of Camden.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Springs Nature Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/poison-springs-nature-trail |
Getting there
- Address
- 655 Ark Hwy 76
Chidester, AR 71726 - Nearest town
- Camden — about 10 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 33.6388, -93.0043
- poisonspring@arkansas.com
Nearby state parks
White Oak Lake State Park
7.3 mi northwest (straight line)
Logoly State Park22.7 mi southwest (straight line)
Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources26.7 mi southeast (straight line)
South Arkansas Arboretum34.4 mi southeast (straight line)
Historic Washington State Park40.2 mi west (straight line)
DeGray Lake Resort State Park42.7 mi north (straight line)
Marks' Mills Battleground State Park44.1 mi east (straight line)
Moro Bay State Park44.4 mi southeast (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