Welcome to DeGray Lake Resort 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!
DeGray Lake Resort
State Park is Arkansas's resort state park. Situated on the
north shore of 13,800-acre DeGray Lake, this recreational retreat
in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains offers resort amenities
combined with the outdoor adventures of an Arkansas state park.
DeGray is a fishing and water sports resort. DeGray is a golf
resort. And DeGray is a state park perfect for family vacations,
getaways, reunions, weddings, business meetings and retreats.
Located in southwest Arkansas amidst the natural beauty of
Arkansas's southernmost mountain range, DeGray Lake is one of
Arkansas's renowned "Diamond Lakes" known for their clear water.
This is where you will find Arkansas's best fishing for hybrid
striped bass, and great angling for bass, crappie, bream and
catfish. This is a water sports paradise, too, where you can enjoy
water-skiing, sailing and pleasure boating. And, the lake's clean
clear water is ideal for scuba diving and snorkeling. The park's
full-service marina offers a wide variety of boat rentals including
fishing boats and motors, party barges, fishing barges, personal
watercraft, canoes, kayaks and water bikes.
DeGray features a PGA championship-rated, public golf course (7,100
yards) with pro shop, driving range and practice range.
Situated along the shoreline and in shaded woodlands are the park's
113 campsites that offer up close views of the seasonal beauty of
spring, summer, fall and winter in Arkansas, The Natural
State.
DeGray Lake Resort State Park Lodge, the park's dominant facility,
stretches along the shoreline of the island on which it is located.
The 96-room lodge, and its convention center that can serve groups
of 10 to 350 persons, offer sweeping views of DeGray Lake's blue
waters and the distant mountains that surround the lake. The DeGray
Lake area abounds in birdlife and wildlife. It is rich in scenic
natural beauty, and it is a pristine and peaceful setting where you
can experience a wide variety of outdoor adventures.
Take a hike, go bicycling or join a guided trail ride. Go
picnicking or sightseeing. Enjoy a group get-together at one of the
park pavilions. Or join a park interpreter for a guided hike, lake
tour, nature program or outdoor workshop. Plan your getaway to
DeGray, Arkansas's resort state park.
Please check the park Web site for hours of operation. Park Permit
Number 14-08-001
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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