Mount Magazine State Park
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
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.
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