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Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area |
| The Visiting Info shown below, if any, is always subject to change. Please check the facility's website for the latest information before making a trip.
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| Facility: | Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area |
| Description: | This park-natural area stretches for 12 miles along the wild and scenic Cossatot River, Arkansas's premier whitewater experience renowned as the best whitewater float stream in mid-America. Located in southwest Arkansas south of Mena, the Cossatot forms Cossatot Falls, a rugged and rocky canyon that challenges the most experienced canoeists and kayakers with its Class IV and V rapids. For hiking enthusiasts, the park features the 14-mile River Corridor Trail and the 3.5-mile Harris Creek Trail. The park features a 15,000-square-foot visitor information/education center that is located on U.S. 278 east of Wickes where the highway crosses the Cossatot. The center features a large exhibit gallery, two classroom/lab rooms, a wildlife viewing area, gift shop and park administrative offices. The theme of the Interpretive exhibits is “The Cossatot: A River for All Seasons" and the focus is on the river's ecology. Three information kiosks provide visitors with general information about the Cossatot River, park and other parks and museums that comprise Arkansas's state parks system. |
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| Address 1: | 1980 Highway 278 West |
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| City: | Wickes |
| State/Province: | AR |
| Zip Code: | 71973 |
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| Hours: | Always open, call the visitors center for hours. |
| Admission: | Free |
| Telephone: | (870) 385-2201 |
| Website: | http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/cossatotriver/ |
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