Petit Jean State Park
Morrilton, AR
Arkansas’s first state park, with the 29 m Cedar Falls in a canyon below a CCC stone lodge. The Cedar Falls Trail is 3.2 km round trip with a steep climb back, and the lodge overlooks the valley.
- Nearest town
- Morrilton, AR
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 35.1177, -92.9357
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
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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Campsites nearby
- Ivy's CoveMotorhome stopover14 mi from Petit Jean State ParkMotorhomesWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Old Post RoadCampsite15 mi from Petit Jean State Park
- Outdoor Living Center RV ParkMotorhome stopover18 mi from Petit Jean State ParkMotorhomes
- Campsite 3Campsite19 mi from Petit Jean State ParkTents
- Campsite 1Campsite19 mi from Petit Jean State ParkTents
- Carter Cove Public Use AreaCampsite20 mi from Petit Jean State ParkTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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FAQs
Where is Petit Jean State Park?
Petit Jean State Park is in Morrilton, AR, at GPS 35.1177, -92.9357. It is about 43 mi from Hot Springs.
Can you camp near Petit Jean State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Harris Brake Lake Resort, about 13 mi away; within 25 mi there are 22 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Petit Jean State Park?
Petit Jean 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 Petit Jean State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Mount Nebo State Park (19 mi), Pinnacle Mountain State Park (32 mi), Lake Ouachita State Park (37 mi) and Mount Magazine State Park (40 mi).
When is the best time to visit Petit Jean 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)