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Lake Chicot State Park
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Lake Chicot State Park © Rickey Brown
Lake Chicot State Park Lake side RV location © Jay Boyd
several of these lake side locations have full hook ups and great views of the lake.
Lake Chicot State Park Lake Chicot State Park entrance © Jay Boyd
Entrance at lake Chicot state park
Lake Chicot State Park Lake Chicot Visitor Centor © Jay Boyd
Lake Chicot visitor center at the entrance of the park.
Lake Chicot State Park swimming pool © Rickey Brown
Lake Chicot State Park © Rickey Brown
Lake Chicot State Park Boat Dock © Jay Boyd
This boat dock is located directly behind the campsites that line the lake. Very nice to not have to load your boat up every day.
Lake Chicot State Park Park Store © Jay Boyd
the park store is right next to the boat ramp and across from the newest section of the park. They have a very nice deck on the back with a great lake view.
Lake Chicot State Park © Rickey Brown
Lake Chicot State Park Visitor Center © Jay Boyd
Nice visitor center. All visitors must register here. Small store and local history, display.
Lake Chicot State Park © Rickey Brown
Lake Chicot State Park Rental boat © Rickey Brown
Lake Chicot State Park © Rickey Brown
Lake Chicot State Park © Rickey Brown
Lake Chicot State Park © Jay Boyd
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LAKE CHICOT STATE PARK
LAKE CHICOT STATE PARK
2542 Highway 257
Lake Village, Arkansas   71653

Phone: 870-265-5480
Reservations: 870-265-5480
Email: park email button icon
The Mississippi Delta's captivating beauty and recreational opportunities come together at Arkansas's largest natural lake, Lake Chicot. Cut off centuries ago when the Mississippi River changed course, this 20-mile long oxbow lake is a peaceful setting for fishing, boating, and bird watching. Fishing for crappie, bass, and bream is popular on the lake, especially on the upper end of Lake Chicot during spring and fall. Fishing for catfish is great throughout the year.

Located in the Mississippi Flyway, this park offers some of the best year-round birding opportunities in Arkansas. The park offers lake tours, levee tours, and other opportunities for you to view a variety of birds and other wildlife.

Nestled in a pecan grove, the park offers 122 campsites (39 Class AAA, 16 Class AA, and 67 Class B including several sites with Class C options), 14 cabins with kitchens (many with fireplace, lake view patio and fishing dock), a swimming pool (open in summer), picnicking, standard pavilions (screened), laundry and playground. The store/marina offers food, gifts, fuel and bait for sale. Here you'll also find boats, motors and personal water craft to rent, fuel, bait and a launch ramp. The visitor center features interpretive exhibits that tell of the area's history and natural resources. Bicycles can be rented here at the center.

History of the Area
Located in southeastern Arkansas, the park was established on Lake Chicot's shores in 1957. The lake itself is a 20-mile long oxbow formed around 600 years ago by the Mississippi River.

The area has rich history dating back to Native American tribes like Quapaw and Chickasaw who lived there before European settlers arrived. In later centuries, it became an important site for steamboat traffic.

In terms of natural beauty, this region boasts cypress trees that are over a thousand years old and diverse wildlife including alligators and various bird species.

Visitors enjoy camping facilities along with boating activities due to its location near one of North America's largest oxbow lakes.

Cabins
Our fully equipped housekeeping cabins include: sofa-bed, fireplace, full kitchen, bath/shower, air conditioner/heater, television w/ satellite reception. Also included are basic cooking utensils, dishes, pots, pans utensils, etc., range, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, blender, iron, and ironing board, blankets, pillows, towels and linens. Grill and picnic table are located on the patio. There are also telephones in the cabins. All cabins are ADA accessible. Lakeview cabins have fishing piers which are accessible to all cabin guests.

Camping
Nestled in a pecan grove, the park offers 122 campsites (Premium A with sewer, Premium B with sewer, Standard A, Standard B and Standard C), 14 cabins with kitchens (many with fireplace, lake view patio and fishing dock), a swimming pool (open in summer), picnicking, standard pavilions (screened), laundry and playground. The store/marina offers food, gifts, fuel and bait for sale. Here you'll also find boats, motors and personal water craft to rent, fuel, bait and a launch ramp. The visitor center features interpretive exhibits that tell of the area's history and natural resources. Bicycles can be rented here at the center.

Fishing
Fishing for crappie, bass and bream is popular on the lake, especially on the upper end of Lake Chicot during spring and fall. Fishing for catfish is great throughout the year.


Location
Lake Chicot State Park is located near Greenville

Day Use Area
The pavilions at Lake Chicot State Park are perfect for birthday parties, family reunions, business parties and almost any type of group celebration. Contact the park to make your reservations.

Trails
Delta Woodlands Trail

Length: 1 mile Time: 1/2 - 3/4 hour Difficulty: Easy

Description: A variety of bottomland hardwoods encompass the trail at Lake Chicot State Park. Birds and wildflowers flourish in this rich area. Groves of mature pecan trees provide a safe haven for playful squirrels. A diversity of man's influence and nature is visible on this trail.

Location: 8 miles northeast of Lake Village on Hwy. 144


Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
August 23 WOW by BERRIE BOO
park review stars; one to five IM A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT AND I AM DOING A REPORT ABOUT THE STATE PARK AND I THINK THAT THIS WEBSITE IS PRETTY AWESOME AND I LOVE IT
May 2 this place is great by country girl
park review stars; one to five i am an high school student doin a report on here and loving it it has been a fun time
April 6 Outdoor Paradise!! by Cody Floyd
park review stars; one to five The cabins are beautiful as well as the views. Relaxation as its best. Fishing is great, kid frindly atmosphere, plenty of outdoor activities, wildlife etc.. This is an absoloulty amazing place to get away form it all. Staff is friendly and park is well taken care of. Marina is also just as nice as the rest of the park with great viewas from the windows. There are no downsides to this place. AMAZING!!!
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Area Campgrounds
Pecan Grove RV Park
3768 U.S. 65
Lake Village, AR
870-265-3005
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Directions
From Little Rock, Arkansas:

1. Start on I:30 E from W Markham St and Scott St.
2. Follow I:530 S to US-65 S in Pine Bluff.
3. Continue onto US 65:S for about 80 miles until you reach Lake Village.

From Memphis, Tennessee:

1. Get on I:40 W from N Front Street.
2. Take exit 277A:B for U.S Hwy 79 toward Marianna/Helena-West Helena.
3a: Merge with Highway U.S.-49 South towards Brinkley/Marianna.
4b: Turn right at the junction of Highways U.S.-70/U.S.-63/AR -17 (Biscoe Exit).
5c: Proceed southward along highway AR-33 till reaching Dermott.
6d: At Dermott turn left into West Speedway street which later becomes State Route AR-208.
7e:Continue straight ahead through Lakeshore Drive leading directly to your destination -Lake Chicot state park.

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