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Mount Magazine State Park – Mount Magazine high point📷 Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Mount Magazine State Park

Paris, AR

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The highest point in Arkansas (839 m), with a short trail to Signal Hill, hang-gliding cliffs and wide views over the Petit Jean River valley. It is reached on the Mount Magazine Scenic Byway, AR-309.

Nearest town
Paris, AR
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
35.1672, -93.6446
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Arkansas River Valley: Petit Jean, Mount Nebo and Mount Magazine – Helianthus angustifolius 2© Eric Hunt · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Arkansas River Valley: Petit Jean, Mount Nebo and Mount Magazine

162 mi7 stops3 days

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A working courtroom exhibit at the Fort Smith National Historic Site Visitor Center Museum in Fort Smith, Arkansas (95c37646-b3d7-415a-9451-633f122e2905)© National Trails Office (US National Park Service) · Public domain
History

Fort Smith National Historic Site

Fort Smith, AR

Campsites nearby

  • Campsite 4Campsite
    22 mi from Mount Magazine State Park
    Tents
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Campsite 8Campsite
    22 mi from Mount Magazine State Park
    Tents
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Campsite 7Campsite
    22 mi from Mount Magazine State Park
    Tents
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Love's RV HookupMotorhome stopover
    22 mi from Mount Magazine State Park · 4 pitches
    Motorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Chateau Aux Arc RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    23 mi from Mount Magazine State Park
    MotorhomesElectricity
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Aux Arc ParkCampsite
    23 mi from Mount Magazine State Park · 64 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Arkansas · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Mount Magazine State Park?

Mount Magazine State Park is in Paris, AR, at GPS 35.1672, -93.6446. It is about 42 mi from Mount Ida.

Can you camp near Mount Magazine State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Cameron Bluff Campground, about 0 mi away; within 25 mi there are 18 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Mount Magazine State Park?

Mount Magazine State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Arkansas River Valley: Petit Jean, Mount Nebo and Mount Magazine.

What is there to see near Mount Magazine State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Mount Nebo State Park (23 mi), Petit Jean State Park (40 mi), Lake Ouachita State Park (46 mi) and Fort Smith National Historic Site (47 mi).

When is the best time to visit Mount Magazine State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April, June and August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)