Lake Chicot State Park lies on the shores of Lake Chicot, Arkansas’s largest natural lake. It’s also the nation’s largest natural oxbow remnant, cut off centuries ago when the mighty Mississippi changed course. Ringed with cypress trees, and rich in wildlife, this lake sets the mood for great fishing, wildlife watching or just relaxing and watching the dramatic sunsets over the lake. The Mississippi Delta’s captivating beauty and abundant recreational opportunities come together here in the peaceful park.
The state park has 127 campsites and 14 cabin units (seven duplexes) located in a pleasant grove of large pecan trees.
The park has a store well-stocked with camping and fishing supplies, a marina, a 25-meter swimming pool, laundry facilities, a tree-shaded picnic area with tables, grills and water, and two reservable group pavilions. Fishing boats are available for rent and personal craft may be launched for free at the park.
Another of the park's highlights is the Delta Woodlands Trail, a level, one-mile loop through bottomland woods. A wide variety of woodpeckers, sparrows, thrushes and 30 species of warblers have been seen along the trail.
The park and the lake in general feature excellent bank fishing. Bluegill, channel catfish, crappie and largemouth bass frequent the cypresses, willows, buckbrush, dead timber and docks along its shores. In the lake's open waters, anglers seek out striped bass feeding on schools of shad.
