Woolly Hollow State Park
Arkansas

Woolly Hollow State Park

Available Activities
  • Camping
  • Swimming
  • Fishing
  • canoeing
  • RV
  • Beach
Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026

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 TypeCount
🔌 Full Hookup (AAA)30 sites
Tent-Only10 sites
📅 SeasonYear-round

Lake Bennett

ActivityDetails
🏖️ Swimming BeachMemorial Day – Labor Day
👀 LifeguardsNoon – 7pm (seasonal)
🎣 FishingBass, catfish, bream
🚣 BoatsPaddleboats, 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.

Sarah Mitchell

About the Author

Outdoor Editor & Trail Expert

Sarah Mitchell is an outdoor writer and trail researcher with over 8 years of experience exploring state parks across America. As the lead editor at AmericasStateParks.org, she has personally visited more than 200 parks in 42 states, logging thousands of trail miles and hundreds of campground nights. Sarah specializes in detailed park guides, accessibility information, and family-friendly outdoor planning. Her work focuses on helping first-time visitors feel confident and well-prepared for their state park adventures.

200+ state parks visited across 42 states | 8+ years of outdoor writing

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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