Bear Creek Lake Recreation Area
The Bear Creek Lake Recreation Area is managed by the Mississippi River State Park. Please call the Mississippi River State Park - Marianna Office with questions at 870-295-4040.
The 625-acre Bear Creek Lake Recreation Area has 30 miles of shore line and offers the following recreational opportunities: camping, picnicking, swimming, canoeing, fishing and hiking.
Reservations
Reservations can be made at https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/mississippi-river-state-park
General Information
Sitting atop Crowley’s Ridge, the recreation area offers three campgrounds, two picnic areas, a mile-long nature trail, a swim beach and a handicap-accessible fishing pier which provide visitors a variety of recreational experiences.
Bear Creek Nature Trail provides a one-mile loop winding through a forested area. There are excellent scenic views of the lake shoreline, including Beech Point, and interpretive posts that highlight ecology in action. Trophy Largemouth Bass, Red-eyed Bream and Channel Catfish are just a few of the many species of fish that you’ll find in the lakes and streams in the area.
Sunrise to Sunset
Contact Name: https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/mississippi-river-state-park
Contact Phone: 870-295-4040
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 34.71221
Longitude: -90.69382
Directions
From Marianna take Arkansas 44 southeast for seven miles.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
flush toilets and showersWater
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - Lake & Pond
Fishing - River/Stream
