Crowley's Ridge State Park

Crowley's Ridge State Park sits on a distinctive geological formation covering 291 acres with native stone structures built into the terrain. A 31-acre fishing lake fed by natural springs and a swimming area surrounded by forested hills form the main recreational features.

This location was originally Benjamin Crowley's homesite and became a state park in 1933. During the 1930s, many of its stone buildings and bridges were constructed by workers in a federal jobs program.

The stone buildings at this location show how people in Northeast Arkansas built their homes using local materials and design methods. Walking through the park, visitors notice how these structures blend naturally with the forested hillsides.

The park offers cabins and campsites suitable for visitors who want to stay overnight in different types of accommodation. Water activities like fishing and swimming are available throughout the grounds, with designated areas for each activity.

Lake Ponder within the grounds maintains robust populations of catfish and bass that draw anglers seeking good catches. The productive fishery is one reason the park has remained a favorite spot for people interested in fishing.