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Recreation Region: Mena/Oden Ranger District

Shirley Creek Day Use

River access and canoe launching for the Ouachita River.

General Information

Open all year.

No fee

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Address: 1603 Hwy 71 N Mena, AR 71953
Phone: (479) 394-2382
Hours: Visitor center open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 34.608899

Longitude: -93.822846

Directions

Exit U.S. 270 at Pencil Bluff to State Hwy. 88, turn left on County Road 7991 for 1/2 mile.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated June 25th, 2025