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Welcome to the newest park in the
Arkansas Park System. Officially opened in the Spring of 2002, Mt.
Magazine State Park was the culmination of many years of hard work by
State and County officials, as well as many private, concerned individuals
and groups.
The hard work and dedication of
these individuals is the reason for the Park's existence today. |
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Mount Magazine State Park
2005 Park Information |
CAMPING - ALL YEAR
Premium
Class "A" Sites (W,50 Amp,S) - $24.50
Premium
Class "A" Sites (W,E,S) - $21.50
Preferred Sites (W,E) - $16.50
Class B (Tent Only) - $12.00
Overflow Area - $8.00
Senior Discount - Half Price Off Regular Rate
(W = Water, E = Electric, S = Sewer)
(50 Amp = 50 Amp Electrical Hookup)
DAY
USE FACILITIES
Pavilion - $60/day; $40/half day; $20/hour
WINTER RATES
(January, February & December)
Camping, $4 off when the bathhouse is open
Half-Price when the bathhouse is closed |
CAMPSITES
Campers must register at the Visitors
Center before occupying a site, as all sites are assigned. Campsites are
on a first-come basis and camping units must be in the park before
registering. A limited number of sites are available for reservation and
may be reserved by calling the Visitors Center. Reservations may be made
up to 1 year in advance.CAMPING DISCOUNTS
U. S. Citizens age 65 and over; or U. S. Citizens with Golden Age
Passports; or U. S. Citizens permanently and totally and or 100 percent
disabled will be admitted to Arkansas State Park campgrounds at one-half
the regular fee (See the Arkansas State Parks Guide for more information). |
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OUR MISSION
The Mission of Mount Magazine State
Park is to enhance the quality of life in west central Arkansas by
promoting, interpreting and managing this park's natural and cultural
resources.
The Park Seeks:
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To provide quality historical and
cultural educational opportunities relating to this area, in particular
the first settlers of Mount Magazine and later the Civilian Conservation
Corps.
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To provide quality educational
opportunities relating to the natural aspects of the park, specifically
the unique geological formation of Mount Magazine and the resulting
flora and fauna.
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To provide quality recreational
facilities and special activities in sufficient quantity to meet the
varied needs of park visitors - while protecting the mountain's
environment.
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To enhance the economic benefit
of tourism in the state, in particular west central Arkansas.
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Mt. Magazine Visitors'
Information Center
Completed in the Fall of 2002, the
Visitors Information Center was built after the
style of many of the CCC structures built at the Mountain in the 1930's. |
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Information Center highlight the geologic process behind the formation of
the Mountain, the Native American use of the mountain, and modern
attempts to "tame" the mountain. |
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There are also displays
highlighting the diverse wildlife and insects of the unique ecosystem that
is Mt. Magazine. |
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This bay-window area faces the
timber line at the rear of the Visitors Center.
The design of the bay-window room allows visitors to view and
study wildlife in the timber behind the Center.
To enhance this view, microphones have been added to
amplify sound into the viewing area. |
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Benefield Picnic Area
Site Of The Benefield Farm |
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Greenfield Picnic Area & Pavilion
Site Of The Greenfield Homestead |
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On May 30, 2003, the newest
addition to the Mt. Magazine State Park was unveiled and dedicated.
A new high point marker was built,
along with trail and site rehabilitation, by Members of AmeriCorps NCCC
and the Mt. Magazine State Park Staff. |
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The new high-point monument is a map of Arkansas. The
structure is constructed of native stone and mortar. It is built to
a scale of 1 foot = approximately 13 miles. In addition to the
benchmark located on the approximate location of the High Point, the map
also features the six natural land divisions in Arkansas.
Due to the nature of the unique terrain in each of the
six natural divisions, the stone in each division area was carefully
chosen to represent that land area.
The map was designed and planned by Don Simons, Park
Interpreter and Jim Langford, Trails Maintenance Supervisor. |
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Members of the Mt. Magazine State Park Staff and
2003 AmeriCorps NCCC Team Silver Seven who worked on the Highpoint Monument
pose for a final picture at the marker. |
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AmeriCorps NCCC Team Gold Five
This team worked at Mt. Magazine State
Park to recover part of the old CCC trails system. |
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