Little Rock AFB, AR - Recreation

    Local Little Rock AFB, AR Parks

    Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site - 18 miles away
    Phone: 501-374-1957
    2120 Daisy Bates Drive
    Little Rock, AR 72202
    Description: The Little Rock High Historic Site marks a major turning point in US history. On September 23, 1957, nine African-American teens held their heads high and proudly walking into the integrated school for the first time. This day was the first important test of the outcome of Brown vs Board of Ed. There are various educational and historic tours offered throughout the year.
    Hot Springs National Park - 70 miles away
    Phone: 501-624-2701
    101 Reserve Street
    Hot Springs, AR 71901
    Description: Hot Springs National Park has attracted visitors for over 200 years. People have sought the hot springs to treat illnesses and just to relax. Visitors are authorized to bring jugs or bottles to college water to take home. IF you want to relax in the hot springs, you need to visit one of the downtown bathhouses on the aptly named Bathhouse Row.
    Arkansas Post National Memorial - 99 miles away
    Phone: 870-548-2207
    1741 Old Post Road
    Gillet, AR 72055
    Description: The French settlement at Post de Arkansae was the first European colony in the Mississippi River Valley. Arkansas Post was purchased in 1803 as part of the Louisiana Purchase, and was a fought over fort during the Civil War. Natural sights are also abundant in the area to include a pristine swamp environment, various bird watching, and wildlife viewing opportunities.
    Totlec Mounds State Archeological Park - 25 miles away
    Phone: 501-961-9442
    490 Toltec Mounds Road
    Scott, AR 72142
    Description: As well as housing a National Historic Landmark, the Toltec Mounds State Park is one of the largest archeological sites in the Lower Mississippi River Valley.
    Pinnacle Mountain State Park - 32 miles away
    Phone: 501-868-5806
    1191 Pinnacle Valley Road
    Little Rock, AR 72223
    Description: Pinnacle Mountain State Park is dedicated to environmental education, outdoor recreation, and preservation. The park offers many hiking trails, bike trails, and canoe and boat tours led by the park volunteers.

    Local Little Rock AFB, AR Campgrounds

    Gulpha Gorge Campground - 70 miles away
    Phone: 501-624-2701
    101 Reserve Street
    Hot Springs, AR 71901
    RVs Allowed? Yes
    Description: Sites are first come first served only. There are both primitive and hook-up sites. Each campsite has a picnic table, grill, and nearby water. There are no showers in the park. Camping is limited to 14 days per calendar year.
    Little Rock North KOA - 21 miles away
    Phone: 51-758-4598
    7820 Kampground Way
    North Little Rock, AR 72118
    RVs Allowed? Yes
    Description: Little Rock North KOA offesr RV, tent, and cabin rentals, as well as on site pool, hot tub, sauna, WiFi, cable TV, fitness center, and an old fashioned snack bar and ice cream parlor.
    Petit Jean Mountain State Park - 90 miles away
    Phone: 501-727-5441
    1285 Petit Jean Mountain Road
    Morriton, AR 72110
    RVs Allowed? Yes
    Description: Some of the best camping around Little Rock, Petit Jean is worth the hour and half drive for the family get away. The park offers RV and tent campgrounds, and cabin rentals. This is a great family vacation spot with on site trails, fishing, marina, pools, picnic areas, playgrounds, and even a restaurant.