Bear Creek Lake Recreation Area

Area Status: Open

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. 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 all 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.

Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Bass, Panfish; Types of fishing available include: Shore, Motorized boat, Float tube, Fly, Spin, Bait; ADA Accessible fishing access with fishing pier and boat launch

The Bear Creek Lake Recreation Area is managed by the Mississippi River State Park. Please call the Mississippi River State Park - Marianna Office for any questions at 870-295-4040.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Bear Creek Recreation area is located in Eastern Arkansas on the St. Francis National Forest. The Bear Creek Lake Recreation Area is managed by the Mississippi River State Park. Please call the Mississippi River State Park - Marianna Office for any questions at 870-295-4040. 
Reservations: The Bear Creek Lake Recreation Area is managed by the Mississippi River State Park. Please call the Mississippi River State Park - Marianna Office for any questions at 870-295-4040.
Fees: None for Day Use
Open Season: Year-round
Restrictions: Maximum boat motor size 10 hp.
Closest Towns: Marianna
Water: Drinking Water
Restroom: Flush / Hot Showers
Operated By: Mississippi River State Park

General Information

Accessibility:

Accessible fishing access


Directions:

From Marianna take Arkansas 44 southeast for seven miles.


General Notes:

The Bear Creek Lake Recreation Area is managed by the Mississippi River State Park. Please call the Mississippi River State Park - Marianna Office for any questions at 870-295-4040.
 


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

RV Camping

Group Camping

Lake and Pond Fishing

River and Stream Fishing

Day Hiking

Picnicking

Group Picnicking

Boating - Motorized

Boat launch

Size Restrictions Max 10 hp motors allowed
Corrals Max 10 hp motors allowed

Swimming

Has 30 miles of shore line and offers the following recreational opportunities: camping, picnicking, swimming, canoeing, fishing and hiking. Day use parking area.

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
34.7122167

  Longitude : 
-90.6938167