Welcome to
Davidsonville Historic 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!
Davidsonville
Historic State Park
This park preserves the site of historic Davidsonville.
Established in 1815, the town included the Arkansas Territory's
first post office, courthouse and land office. Bypassed by the
Southwest Trail, an overland route from St. Louis to the border of
Mexico, the town faded by the 1830s. Today, archeologists are
uncovering remarkable finds of streets, foundations and objects
that tell a fascinating story of life on the Arkansas frontier
following the Louisiana Purchase. Park exhibits and interpretive
tours provide information about this important frontier town.
Fishing is a major activity here today. The park borders the Black
River (boat launch ramp) and a 12-acre fishing lake (no launch
ramp) offering a barrier-free fishing pier, fishing boats (trolling
motors only), pedal boats and canoes. Anglers may also choose from
the nearby Spring and Eleven Point rivers. Facilities include 49
campsites (one Class A, 23 Class B and 25 Tent sites), picnic
areas, two standard pavilions (screened), playgrounds, four hiking
trails including a self-guided walking trail though the old town
site, and a visitor center with exhibits and a gift shop. From
Pocahontas, travel two miles west on U.S. 62, then go nine miles
south on Ark. 166. Or from Black Rock, take U.S. 63 to Ark. 361,
then go six miles north.
Please check the park Web site for hours of operation. Park Permit
Number 37-04
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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