Welcome to
Mount Nebo State Park , one of 52 beautiful,
historic state parks, each with their own special mission. The
other thing they each have is a geocache. This adventure is based
around visiting all 52 state parks. Each park cache has a clue that
you will need to find the final, 53rd cache located somewhere in
the state. Just download the
clue sheet and start your adventure. We
encourage you to upload photos on the geocaching.com page when
you find one and also to tell us about your visit to the park on
the
state park blog. As an extra incentive, For
a limited time you can pick up an Arkansas State Park geocoin at
the final location and send it on it's way to visit parks
throughout the world!
Rising 1,350 feet,
Mount Nebo State Park offers sweeping views of
the Arkansas River Valley. In 1933, a portion of the mountain was
chosen as a park site. Native stone and logs from Mount Nebo were
used by the Civilian Conservation Corps to construct many of the
park's bridges, trails, rustic-style cabins, and pavilions.
The park offers 34 campsites (24 Class B; 10 Hike-in Tent sites)
[no dump station] and 14 fully-equipped cabins with kitchens.
Fourteen miles of trails encircle Mount Nebo. For mountain biking
enthusiasts, the 4 1/2-mile Bench Trail is a fairly level route
encircling the side of 1,850-foot Mount Nebo. As you ride through
the mixed hardwood and pine forest, you'll pass historic springs
and Fern Lake, and see rock work done by the Civilian Conservation
Corps in the early 1930s. This is an excellent ride for your
family's first mountain biking adventure. You can choose from
primitive campsites located at intervals along the Bench Trail, or
stay in the park campground. Mount Nebo State Park is one of the
Arkansas state parks system's two parks offering launch sites for
hang gliding enthusiasts. [NOTE: The other park offering launch
sites for hang gliders is Mount Magazine State Park located high
atop Arkansas's highest mountain, Mount Magazine, near
Paris.]
Mount Nebo State Park also features 14 comfortable cabins with
fully-equipped kitchens and fireplaces. Bring your own bike or rent
one from the park visitor center. Park facilities include a pool,
tennis courts, picnic areas, playgrounds, extra-large enclosed and
standard open pavilions and a ball field. The visitor center offers
exhibits, a store and bicycle rentals. Interpretive programs tell
about the mountain's history and natural resources. [Please note
that many private homes are also situated atop the mountain.]
The park is located seven miles west of Dardanelle on Ark. 155.
[NOTE: Ark. 155 zigzags and includes hairpin curves. Trailers over
24 ft. should not attempt the climb up Mount Nebo.]
Please check the park Web site for hours of operation. Park Permit
Number 36-13
Plan some time for each of the parks and enjoy your visit. Learn
about natural, cultural and state history. Take in a hike, a swim,
a boat ride. Go fishing, cycling or just relax. For more
information on geocaching in an Arkansas State Park visit our
geocaching page. For information on
geocaching throughout the Natural State visit
Arkansas Geocaching. Have a great time and
we’ll see you in a park!
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