Bear Creek Lake Recreation Area
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. |
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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.
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.