For those who enjoy camping by a scenic lake with great fishing, this park offers two areas on Lake Dardanelle, a 34,300-acre reservoir on the Arkansas River. The Russellville (main park) and Dardanelle locations offer camping (83 sites: Russellville--Premium B with sewer, Preferred B and Standard B; Dardanelle--Standard B;), launch ramps, standard pavilions, picnic sites, restrooms and bathhouses with hot showers. A visitor center featuring interpretive exhibits and a major aquatic exhibit of four aquariums, marina (Dardanelle also), barrier-free fishing pier, miniature golf course, trail, fishing tournament weigh-in pavilion and interpretive programs are available in the Russellville Area, plus kayak and bicycle rentals. To reach each area: 1) Russellville Area--Take Exit #81 (Ark. Hwy. 7) off I-40 at Russellville. Turn south, then immediately turn west on Ark. 326 and go five miles. 2) Dardanelle Area--Four miles west of Dardanelle on Ark. 22.
