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Petit Jean State Park

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Morrilton
Traveler Description: The beauty of Petit Jean Mountain and the surrounding area led to the formation of a state park system in Arkansas in 1923.
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Attraction type: State park, Mountain, Trail
Activities: Hiking, Birdwatching, Camping

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Reviews of Petit Jean State Park

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5 of 5 stars
Arkansas
Jul 5, 2008

My husband and I stayed at Petit Jean last summer for our 1 year anniversary. We rented one of the Rent-a-Camps (rain proof) which comes with your own canoe among other things. It was a great bargain and the scenes are absolutely breathtaking. We loved it so much we are going back this year!! more

4 of 5 stars
Austin, Texas
Jun 27, 2008

My family found PJ on one of those long cross-country road trips we took every summer. We were all so impressed with it, that we returned every year to camp. I love love love the place, and always said that I would get married there. And I did. A ceremony overlooking a cliffside with a gorgeous vista of farmland and... more

5 of 5 stars
Mississippi
Jun 2, 2008

Mather Lodge was gorgeous with a friendly staff. Our room was clean and comfortable. The restaurant had a nice view of the valley, and the food was good. We really enjoyed watching the hummingbirds just outside the window during our breakfast. The views throughout the park were breathtaking, from Cedar Falls, to the Palisades Overlook, to Stout's Point, to the... more

5 of 5 stars
Morenci, AZ
Mar 31, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I have been to every state park in Arkansas, and in my opinion-this is the best. This state park is one of the most breathtaking places that I have been to yet, and is fun for the whole family. I've been half a dozen times, and each experience brings with it a little something new. If I'm not mistaken, this... more

Mar 20, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

My wife and I stay at Petit Jean State Park each year for a family reunion. The stay is always relaxing and enjoyable because of the beautiful views, the refreshing simplicity of staying in a cabin, and the ability to spend quiet leisure time relaxing. Though we usually rent one of the cabins, there is the Mather Lodge for those... more

Oct 1, 2006
2/2 found this review helpful

My husband and I have a pop-op and went camping here the last week of Sept. The sites are only about $17 for water/electric. I have to say, I wasn't impressed with the camping sites. We've camped at several state parks and these ranked very low. Not many trees for privacy and our site was right beside a highway. Since... more

5 of 5 stars
Lacombe,La
Jun 13, 2005
10/11 found this review helpful

Petit Jean Park is so beautiful. We hiked the waterfall trail but the water level was low and it was just a trickle. The bear cave trail and the rock cave trail were fairly easy. My 6 and 8 y/o did well. The lodge is beautiful but, we stayed in a cabin. It was clean and comfortable. I was a... more

5 of 5 stars
Van Buren, Arkansas
Sep 25, 2004
12/12 found this review helpful

There is something for everybody at Petit Jean State Park. Handicapp accessible overlooks at Cedar Falls and the Petit Jean Gravesite. Great pools, rental boats,....I can go on and on. This is better than any national park that I have been to. I highly reccommend this park! more

Jul 25, 2003
19/19 found this review helpful

My son and I began a trip Out West in June 2003 by spending a night in one of the rustic overnight cabins at Petit Jean SP. We are veteran travelers, so there have been pleasant ...and unpleasant suprises in our adventures. Our stay at Petit Jean was definitely in the high points!!! The park itself has historical significance which... more

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Petit Jean State Park Address

Morrilton, AR
Tel: 501-727-5441