Woolly Hollow State Park is a peaceful retreat in the Ozark foothills featuring 40-acre Lake Bennett. With 40 campsites, a sandy swimming beach, and miles of trails, it’s Arkansas’s hidden gem!
Camping
| Campsite Type | Count |
|---|---|
| 🔌 Full Hookup (AAA) | 30 sites |
| ⛺ Tent-Only | 10 sites |
| 📅 Season | Year-round |
Lake Bennett
| Activity | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏖️ Swimming Beach | Memorial Day – Labor Day |
| 👀 Lifeguards | Noon – 7pm (seasonal) |
| 🎣 Fishing | Bass, catfish, bream |
| 🚣 Boats | Paddleboats, canoes |
FAQ
Can I swim year-round?
The beach is officially open Memorial Day to Labor Day with lifeguards. Off-season swimming is at your own risk.
🌲 Arkansas’s Ozark Retreat
Reserve at AR State Parks.
Location & Getting There
Woolly Hollow State Park is located in Arkansas. The park’s coordinates are 35.2881, -92.2892. Check the park’s official website or your state parks app for detailed driving directions and GPS navigation tips.
Quick Facts
- Location: Arkansas
- Coordinates: 35.2881, -92.2892
- Activities: Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing
- Pets: Allowed on leash in most areas (check local rules)
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
Woolly Hollow 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.
Nearby state parks: If you have extra time, Degray Lake State Park is within about an hour’s drive, and Davidsonville State Park is within about an hour’s drive.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Woolly Hollow 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 Woolly Hollow 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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