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Old Davidsonville State Park

The park preserves the site of historic Davidsonville, established in 1815. The town included the Arkansas Territory's first post office, courthouse and land office. Fishing is a major activity at Old Davidsonville. The park borders the Black River. Facilities include 49 campsites, picnic areas, two standard pavilions, playground, two hiking trails and a self-guided walking trail thru the old town site.

Location: 7953 Hwy 166, Pocahontas Arkansas 72455 Telephone 870-892-4708

Other Arkansas State Parks nearby:
(Paragould) Crowley's Ridge State Park
(Powhatan) Lake Charles State Park
(Jonesboro) Lake Frierson State Park
(Mammoth Spring) Mammoth Spring State Park
(Pocahontas) Old Davidsonville State Park
(Washington) Old Washington Historic State Park

04/11 Coming to The Pocahontas area
Arkansas Scottish Festival Batesville AR April13-14 Located on the campus of Bates College, the festival kicks off with a celtic concert on Friday night and include bagpipe contests and highland dancing competitions.
Arkansas Literary Festival Little Rock AR April18-21 The tenth anniversary gathering with events on both sides of the river. Featuring well known authors Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana.
Riverfest Little Rock AR May24-26 Riverfest is a celebration of visual and performing arts that is held annually over Memorial Day weekend on the banks of the Arkansas River in Little Rock.
Memphis Italian Festival Memphis TN May30-June1 A little taste of Italy, right here in Memphis.
National Championship Chuckwagon Races Clinton AR August31-September2 Chuckwagon Races, Snowy River Race, bronc fanning, music, concerts, camping, trail riding, western trade show, horse and mule clinics, seminars, and barn dances.
Arkansas Rice Festival Weiner AR October11-12 Observing the rich heritage of rice farming in Arkansas and celebrating harvest. See and old time rice threshing demonstration and the youth duck calling contest.
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