Great Arkansas Camping Spots
	Enjoy beautiful scenery and a variety of activities in some of Arkansas' most popular camping spots. Whether you're looking for rustic beauty or lodge conveniences, the Arkansas State Parks have something to fit your taste. Take a look at a few of Ozark's favorite camping sites below.
	Petit Jean State Park Hugging the bluff of Cedar Creek Canyon is Petit Jean's 24-room Mather Lodge. A 95-foot waterfall cascades below and upstream, a rock dam forms Lake Bailey. Park campsites are situated near Lake Bailey and in secluded woodlands. Special features of the park include: picnic areas, playgrounds, pavilions, a recreation hall, launch ramp, pool and tennis courts. Petit Jean's hiking trails are unequaled, taking hikers from meadows to mountainsides. Directions: Take Exit #108 off I-40 at Morrilton and travel nine miles south on Arkansas 9, then go 12 miles west on Arkansas 154; or from Dardanelle, travel seven miles south on Arkansas 7, then go 16 miles east on Arkansas 154 to the park.
	Mount Nebo State Park Encircled by 14 miles of trails, Mount Nebo offers a spectacular view 1,350 feet above the Arkansas River Valley. The park includes 35 campsites and 15 fully-equipped cabins with kitchens. Also featured are a swimming pool, tennis courts, picnic areas, playgrounds, extra-large enclosed and standard open pavilions and a ball field. Many of the park's bridges, trails, rustic-style cabins and pavilions are constructed from logs and stones. Directions: The park is seven miles west of Dardanelle on Arkansas 155.
	Queen Wilhelmina State Park Located in the Ouachita mountains, Queen Wilhelmina State Park rests atop Arkansas' second highest peak. A modern lodge and 40 campsites offer a breathtaking view along the Talimena Scenic Drive. The park also features picnic areas, trails, a miniature scenic railroad, animal park, miniature golf course, laundry and store. Directions: The park is 13 miles west of Mena on Arkansas 88.
	For more information on camping, visit any of these great sites:     Arkansas State Parks     www.arkansas.com     U.S. National Forest Campground Guide     www.gorp.com/dow