Craighead Forest Park

Craighead Forest Park
An Outdoor Enthusiast's Dream

Craighead Forest Park is a city-owned park located in the scenic beauty of Crowley's Ridge.  The park offers many recreational opportunities for the public to enjoy.

The park opened in 1937 when the local Young Men's Civic Club began work on the lake.

Camping

Craighead Forest Park has become known as a camper's haven.  The campground offers visitors a home-away-from-home atmosphere, combined with rustic surroundings. 

The Park has 26 tree shaded asphalt pads equipped with water and electrical outlets as well as picnic tables and grills.  A central bathhouse and a waste evacuation station are located near the campgrounds.

Fishing

Fishing at the 55-acre lake in Craighead Forest Park is a favorite pastime for the local residents and for campers who visit the park. 

The lake is stocked by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and includes Bream, Bass, Crappie, and Catfish for the angler.  Boats are allowed on the lake year round during daylight hours only.  A 5 mph speed limit and a "no wake" rule is enforced at all times.

Special Events

Park visitors may also find a variety of events, celebrations, and / or concerts in the park. Some of the more popular events in the park include:

• 4th in the Forest
• Labor Day Blues Fest (located at the band shell on Access # 6)
• Iron Will Mr. Trophy Triathlon
• Iron Will XC Triathlon (a Nissan Xterra Points Series race)
• Fergus Snoddy Half-Marathon

Sporting Opportunites

The park offers several recreational areas for basketball, baseball, dic golf, football, soccer, horseshoes, softball, sand volleyball and many other outdoor sports and games. 

The park is also home to several miles of trails for various uses.