AR State Parks: Millwood State Park (with canoe/kayak optional)

This hike IS PET-FRIENDLY.

Our goal in this series is to visit all 52 state parks. This month’s park is:

Millwood State Park
1564 Hwy. 32 East, Ashdown, AR 71822

We will meet at the Bass Pro Pyramid north parking lot off Front Street (the smaller parking lot close to auto bridge over to Mud Island) at 8:45 am for those who would like to carpool. We will leave at 9:00 am.

About this park:

This is the place for serious bass fishing. A series of boat lanes meanders through submerged timber, marshes, and oxbow cutoffs making Millwood Lake an outstanding fishing destination. This 29,260-acre lake abounds in largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie. Birding is also popular at this Audubon-designated Important Bird Area with sightings of over 300 of the state’s 400 species on record. The park features 45 campsites (27 Class AAA, 2 Class A, 13 Class B, and three primitive tent sites). The camping is relaxed and quiet. Nearby are picnic sites plus a self-guided walking trail and a bicycle trail. A marina offers gift items, groceries, bait, gas for sale, and rental fishing boats, canoes, kayaks, and more.

Arkansas State Parks list:
https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks

Planned Hike: CHOICE of hike or canoe/kayak

Hiking Options

Waterfowl Way Trail
Trail Type: Day Hikes, Mountain Biking
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 1.5 miles
Time: 1.5 hours hiking time
Hiking times may vary.

Wildlife Lane Nature Trail
Trail Type: Day Hikes, Mountain Biking
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 4 miles
Time:
Hiking times may vary.

Food: Big Gilley's Smokehouse
For those who would like to join us for a meal afterward, we are planning on eating at Big Gilley's Smokehouse, 290 S Dupree St., Ashdown, AR 71822