Petit Jean State Park is located along Petit Jean Mountain Road in Morrilton, Arkansas.
It offers many things for visitors to do such as over 20 miles of hiking trails, where visitors can see amongst many other things the 95 foot Cedar Falls, which is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Arkansas. Amongst other highlights is the Rock House Cave Trail, which features a large rock shelter with Native American rock art believed to have been created over 500 years ago.
The Rock House Cave Trail is only a quarter of a mile long but there are longer walks available such as the Seven Hollows Trail, which is four and a half miles and offers views of interesting rock formations. Visitors can enjoy picnics at the park with tables overlooking the lake and the playground as well as grills, water and restrooms. In fact there are two playgrounds here with one located at the cabin area near Mather Lodge and the other in the picnic area.
Fishing is very popular here with many varieties of fish in Lakes Bailey and Roosevelt for anglers to try and catch. Visitors can bring their own boat anytime during the year or rent one during the summer months from the marina. Again there are plenty of activities for visitors to indulge in at the marina including renting pedal boats, water bikes or flat bottom boats with or without a motor and there is also a snack bar and games room at the boathouse.
The public swimming pool is open to all visitors throughout the summer months and features a diving board and water slides. The park also has outdoor tennis courts with lights, a volleyball court and large open grassy field near the public pool. Approximately five kilometers from the park is the Museum of Automobiles located on Jones Lane, which has a large collection of antique cars and motorcycles.
Visitors looking to stay in the area could stay at Mather Lodge, which offers 18 single rooms and 6 double rooms. All rooms have TV, ironing facilities, a clock radio, coffee pots but no telephones. Mather Lodge's Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner for seven days a week throughout the year, including Christmas Day.
Petit Jean State Park also has 21 cabins and 125 individual campsites as well. The lodge is also a great site for holding small meetings, corporate retreats or training workshops to cater for groups of up to 40 people. Guests staying at Mather Lodge also have access to another outdoor swimming pool.
The Visitor Center has various exhibits on the history of the park as well as the natural science and geology of the area, and visitors can also obtain trail guides here too. One of two gift shops is featured at the Visitor Center and here guests can purchase camping supplies, books about the local area as well as food and souvenirs. The other is centrally located inside Mather Lodge and this sells souvenirs, gifts and other memorabilia.
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