Mount Magazine State Park features Arkansas’s highest point at 2,753 feet, a stunning 60-room lodge with panoramic views, 13 bluff-side cabins with hot tubs, and hang gliding launch areas!
⚠️ 2026 Advisories
- South Hwy 309: Narrow lane due to road repairs—trailers use caution
- Equine Alert: EHV outbreak may affect horse activities—contact park
Arkansas Highest Point: 2,753 ft
| Summit Info | Details |
|---|---|
| ⛰️ Signal Hill | 2,753 feet elevation |
| 🥾 Trail | Short, family-friendly hike |
| 📍 Monument | At summit |
The Lodge at Mount Magazine
| Lodge Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏨 Rooms | 60 guest rooms |
| 🏊 Pool | Indoor with valley views |
| 🍽️ Restaurant | Skycrest Restaurant |
| 🐕 Dog Friendly | Select rooms (fee + shot records) |
13 Bluff-Side Cabins
| Cabin Info | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏠 Count | 13 cabins (1-3 bedrooms) |
| 🍳 Kitchen | Full kitchen |
| 🔥 Fireplace | Yes |
| ♨️ Hot Tub | Outdoor on deck! |
14+ Miles of Trails
Hiking highlights: Signal Hill Trail, Bear Hollow, Benefield Loop. Connects to 9.7mi Cove Lake Trail and 34mi Huckleberry Mountain Horse Trail in Ozark National Forest.
Hang Gliding
Two launch areas on the south face with stunning valley views. Requirements: Class 4 certification for solo, Class 3 with H4 pilot supervision. Register daily at visitor center.
FAQ
Wildlife & Nature
Mount Magazine SP — at 2,753 feet — the highest point in Arkansas. The mountain’s dramatic sandstone bluffs drop 1,500 feet to the Arkansas River Valley below. The summit supports unique “sky island” ecosystems with plants and insects found nowhere else in the state. Peregrine falcons (reintroduced) nest on the cliffs. Black bears and wild turkeys roam the forest.
Nearby Attractions
Paris — 15 miles north. Havana — at the base. Scenic Highway 309 — winds up the mountain. Fort Smith — 50 miles northwest.
Is this really Arkansas’s highest point?
Yes! Signal Hill at 2,753 feet is officially Arkansas’s highest elevation. A short, family-friendly trail leads to the monument at the summit.
Do the cabins have hot tubs?
Yes! All 13 bluff-side cabins feature outdoor hot tubs on covered decks with panoramic views of Petit Jean River Valley.
Can anyone hang glide here?
Certification required. Solo flights need Class 4 (H4/P4) certification. Class 3 pilots can fly with H4 supervision. Register at visitor center daily; $1M liability insurance required.
⛰️ Arkansas’s Highest Peak
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Things to Do
Arkansas showcases stunning Ozark and Ouachita landscapes — ancient mountains, spring-fed rivers, dramatic bluffs, and caves. Activities include hiking scenic bluff trails, swimming in clear streams, fishing trophy bass lakes, camping in forested valleys, kayaking, caving, mountain biking, and rock climbing.
Best Time to Visit
Best from March through November. Spring brings wildflowers and waterfalls. Summer is hot — swim and float. Fall foliage peaks mid-to-late October. Winter offers mild hiking temperatures.
Visitor Tips
Arkansas state parks are free to enter. The system uniquely offers full-service lodges with restaurants. Reservations through arkansasstateparks.com. Ticks are very active March through October.
Explore More Arkansas State Parks
Mount Magazine State Park is one of many outstanding state parks in Arkansas. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in Arkansas guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.
Keep exploring: The closest neighbors are Mount Nebo State Park (within about an hour’s drive) and Lake Dardanelle State Park (within about an hour’s drive).
⛺ Camping at Mount Magazine State Park: Campgrounds & Cabins
| Campsites | 18 sites — 2 Class AAA sites: water/50-amp/sewer. 16 Class AA sites: water/30-amp/sewer. Tent-only options also available. Restrooms open year-round. |
|---|---|
| Cabins & Lodging | 13 standalone cabins, separate from the 60-room main lodge (lodge rooms are hotel-style and are not camping): 1-bedroom (Cabins #2, 4, 10, 11), 2-bedroom (Cabins #1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12), 3-bedroom (Cabin #13). All feature a covered deck with outdoor hot tub and bluff views. Additional person $12/day; children 12 and under stay free. ADA-accessible options available. |
| Pets | Cabin #4 is dog-friendly: $45 per dog per visit, maximum two dogs, vaccination records required at check-in. |
| Reservations | Book online at reserve.arkansasstateparks.com/mount-magazine or call 479-963-8502. Individual camping reservations can be made up to 12 months in advance; camping is limited to one 14-day stay within a 30-day period. The reservation deposit equals one night's basic camping fee plus tax and is forfeited on cancellation. |
| Season notes | Campground, picnic area, and restrooms open year-round. |
Camping questions about Mount Magazine State Park
Can you camp at Mount Magazine State Park?
Yes. Mount Magazine State Park has 18 campsites. 2 Class AAA sites: water/50-amp/sewer. 16 Class AA sites: water/30-amp/sewer. Tent-only options also available. Restrooms open year-round.
How do you reserve a campsite at Mount Magazine State Park?
Book online at reserve.arkansasstateparks.com/mount-magazine or call 479-963-8502. Individual camping reservations can be made up to 12 months in advance; camping is limited to one 14-day stay within a 30-day period. The reservation deposit equals one night's basic camping fee plus tax and is forfeited on cancellation.
Are there cabins at Mount Magazine State Park?
13 standalone cabins, separate from the 60-room main lodge (lodge rooms are hotel-style and are not camping): 1-bedroom (Cabins #2, 4, 10, 11), 2-bedroom (Cabins #1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 12), 3-bedroom (Cabin #13). All feature a covered deck with outdoor hot tub and bluff views. Additional person $12/day; children 12 and under stay free. ADA-accessible options available.
Are pets allowed at the Mount Magazine State Park campground?
Cabin #4 is dog-friendly: $45 per dog per visit, maximum two dogs, vaccination records required at check-in.
Source: arkansas.com (verified July 2026). Details change seasonally — confirm when booking.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Mount Magazine State Park
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Pets are allowed in Arkansas State Parks, including many trails, but must be restrained and under the owner's direct physical control at all times.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- Pets must be leashed, caged or otherwise restrained under direct physical (not verbal) control; no maximum leash length is specified.
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- Pets (other than service animals) are not permitted at swimming beaches or pools at any time, nor in public buildings.
- Cabins & lodging statewide rule
- Designated dog-friendly cabins and lodge rooms exist at all lodging parks (about 25% of cabins at 14+ parks incl. Petit Jean, Mount Magazine, DeGray Lake Resort, Devil's Den); limit 2 dogs per unit, non-refundable per-dog fee at check-in, proof of vaccinations required.
- Pet fees statewide rule
- No day-use pet fee; a non-refundable per-dog fee applies for dog-friendly cabins/lodge rooms.
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- Only dogs (no other pet types) are allowed in lodging units.
Are dogs allowed at Mount Magazine State Park?
Pets are allowed in Arkansas State Parks, including many trails, but must be restrained and under the owner's direct physical control at all times. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via codeofarrules.arkansas.gov. More: Arkansas state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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