Posted Jun 19, 2026 - Bear Creek Swim Beach at Mississippi River State Park is closed due to high levels of E.coli, per the Arkansas Department of Health regulations.
Where the Mississippi River, Crowley's Ridge and the Arkansas Delta converge, this park is the way into the St. Francis National Forest. Three lakes, hardwood forest and two National Scenic Byways meet the Trail of Tears here.
Things to do
🥾 Hiking
🛶 Paddling
🎣 Fishing
⛵ Boating
🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
🏕️ Campsites
🛖 Cabins
👥 Group Sites
🚤 Boat Ramp
🌿 Nature Center
Camping options
Maple Flats Group Campground
Lone Pine Campground
Beech Point Campground
Storm Creek Lake Campground
Storm Creek Lake Campground - Camper Cabins
Facility rentals
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
Bear Creek Lake Recreational Area - Marianna Joint Agency Visitor Center
Storm Creek Day-Use Area
Bear Creek Day-Use Area
Phillips Bayou Area
Visitor Center Meeting Room — Per Day (Capacity 75): $200
Storm Creek Pavilion — Per Day: $45
Outdoor Spaces — Ampitheater - Per Day (Capacity 50): $85; Breeze - Outdoor Event Tables and Chairs - Per Day: $109
Entrance fee
Free entry
Hours
Visitor Center:
Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Campground/Picnic Area:
Open all year
Boat ramps open year-round (unless there is a special notice posted on top of this page)
Hours as published by Arkansas State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.