Nearby Indian mounds date from 700-1500 A.D.

Bird's eye view of the park

Arkansas River - W.D. Mayo Pool

Explore life on the edge of frontier and Indian Territory through the stories
of soldiers, the Trail of Tears, scandals, outlaws, and lawmen who pursued
them. From the establishment of the first Fort Smith on December 25, 1817, to
the final days of Judge Isaac C. Parker's jurisdiction over Indian Territory
in 1896, Fort Smith National Historic Site preserves almost 80 years of
history.

Explore life on the edge of frontier and Indian Territory through the stories of soldiers, the Trail of Tears, scandals, outlaws, and lawmen who pursued them. 

From the establishment of the first Fort Smith on December 25, 1817, to the final days of Judge Isaac C. Parker's jurisdiction over Indian Territory in 1896, Fort Smith National Historic Site preserves almost 80 years of history.

Fort Smith National Historic Site

Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam is located along the Arkansas River Navigation
System. The lake area is beautiful any time of the year. It is especially
scenic when flowering shrubs and leaf buds decorate the landscape with a soft
glow in spring, or when the brilliant colors of fall start to unfold. You can
see these magnificent changes from one of our many Public Use Area's or from
our Short Mountain Hiking Trail. For young and old alike Kerr Lake has a
variety of recreation for everyone, from swimming on our many beaches to
camping ad picnicking in one of our five park areas. Our camping areas include
facilities such as boat launching ramps, designated camps sites, picnic areas,
drinking water, shower facilities and sanitary facilities. Whether by power
boat, sailboat or any type of craft, the broad expanse and depth of the water
just above the dam and extending about 7 miles upstream, will satisfy the
demand for any type of pleasure craft. Robert S. Kerr Reservoir provides
excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting. Principal species of fish in
the lake include largemouth and striped bass, white crappie, channel and
flathead catfish, walleye and various sunfish species. Opportunities are
equally as good for the hunting enthusiast. Principal species present at the
project include white tailed deer, fox and gray squirrel, cottontail and swamp
rabbit, raccoon, mink, opossum, bobwhite quail, mourning dove and several
species of waterfowl.

Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam is located along the Arkansas River Navigation System.

The lake area is beautiful any time of the year. It is especially scenic when flowering shrubs and leaf buds decorate the landscape with a soft glow in spring, or when the brilliant colors of fall start to unfold. You can see these magnificent changes from one of our many Public Use Area's or from our Short Mountain Hiking Trail. 
For young and old alike Kerr Lake has a variety of recreation for everyone, from swimming on our many beaches to camping ad picnicking in one of our five park areas. Our camping areas include facilities such as boat launching ramps, designated camps sites, picnic areas, drinking water, shower facilities and sanitary facilities. 
Whether by power boat, sailboat or any type of craft, the broad expanse and depth of the water just above the dam and extending about 7 miles upstream, will satisfy the demand for any type of pleasure craft. 
Robert S. Kerr Reservoir provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting. Principal species of fish in the lake include largemouth and striped bass, white crappie, channel and flathead catfish, walleye and various sunfish species. 
Opportunities are equally as good for the hunting enthusiast. Principal species present at the project include white tailed deer, fox and gray squirrel, cottontail and swamp rabbit, raccoon, mink, opossum, bobwhite quail, mourning dove and several species of waterfowl.

## Overview

Applegate Cove sits along the shady banks of Robert S. Kerr Reservoir.

## Recreation

With over 250 miles of shoreline and 43,000 surface acres, R.S. Kerr has long
been recognized for its outstanding fishing. Crappie, sand bass, catfish, and
black bass in the lake reach record size. Boating and kayaking are popular
activities in the area. A boat ramp is provided at the campground for easy
access to the water. A variety of hiking trails wind throughout the hills and
along the shoreline, offering additional activities for campers.

## Facilities

With over 250 miles of shoreline and 43,000 surface acres, R.S. Kerr has long
been recognized for its outstanding fishing. Crappie, sand bass, catfish, and
black bass in the lake reach record size. Boating and kayaking are popular
activities in the area. A boat ramp is provided at the campground for easy
access to the water. A variety of hiking trails wind throughout the hills and
along the shoreline, offering additional activities for campers.

## Natural Features

Robert S. Kerr Reservoir is located within the Cookson Hills, on the Arkansas
River in Sequoyah, Le Flore, Haskell, and Muskogee counties in eastern
Oklahoma, US. It is about eight miles south of the nearest major town,
Sallisaw, Oklahoma. The reservoir is impounded by Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam
at river mile 336.2 (km 541.1) on the Arkansas River, just a few miles below
its confluence with the Canadian River. The lock and dam are part of the
McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, which provides for barge
navigation on the Arkansas River and some of its tributaries.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (918) 487-5252.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Applegate Cove sits along the shady banks of Robert S. Kerr Reservoir.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>With over 250 miles of shoreline and 43,000 surface acres, R.S. Kerr has long been recognized for its outstanding fishing. Crappie, sand bass, catfish, and black bass in the lake reach record size. Boating and kayaking are popular activities in the area. A boat ramp is provided at the campground for easy access to the water. A variety of hiking trails wind throughout the hills and along the shoreline, offering additional activities for campers.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>With over 250 miles of shoreline and 43,000 surface acres, R.S. Kerr has long been recognized for its outstanding fishing. Crappie, sand bass, catfish, and black bass in the lake reach record size. Boating and kayaking are popular activities in the area. A boat ramp is provided at the campground for easy access to the water. A variety of hiking trails wind throughout the hills and along the shoreline, offering additional activities for campers.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Robert S. Kerr Reservoir is located within the Cookson Hills, on the Arkansas River in Sequoyah, Le Flore, Haskell, and Muskogee counties in eastern Oklahoma, US. It is about eight miles south of the nearest major town, Sallisaw, Oklahoma. The reservoir is impounded by Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam at river mile 336.2 (km 541.1) on the Arkansas River, just a few miles below its confluence with the Canadian River. The lock and dam are part of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, which provides for barge navigation on the Arkansas River and some of its tributaries.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (918) 487-5252.

Applegate Picnic Shelter

Applegate Cove

Applegate Map

Applegate Cove Playground Swingset

AC Boat Ramp

Applegate Cove Playground

## Overview

Cowlington Point sits along the shady banks of Robert S. Kerr Reservoir.

## Recreation

With over 250 miles of shoreline and 43,000 surface acres, R.S. Kerr has long
been recognized for its outstanding fishing. Crappie, sand bass, catfish, and
black bass in the lake reach record size. Boating and kayaking are popular
activities in the area. A boat ramp is provided at the campground for easy
access to the water. A variety of hiking trails wind throughout the hills and
along the shoreline, offering additional activities for campers.

## Facilities

With over 250 miles of shoreline and 43,000 surface acres, R.S. Kerr has long
been recognized for its outstanding fishing. Crappie, sand bass, catfish, and
black bass in the lake reach record size. Boating and kayaking are popular
activities in the area. A boat ramp is provided at the campground for easy
access to the water. A variety of hiking trails wind throughout the hills and
along the shoreline, offering additional activities for campers.

## Natural Features

Robert S. Kerr Reservoir is located within the Cookson Hills, on the Arkansas
River in Sequoyah, Le Flore, Haskell, and Muskogee counties in eastern
Oklahoma, US. It is about eight miles south of the nearest major town,
Sallisaw, Oklahoma. The reservoir is impounded by Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam
at river mile 336.2 (km 541.1) on the Arkansas River, just a few miles below
its confluence with the Canadian River. The lock and dam are part of the
McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, which provides for barge
navigation on the Arkansas River and some of its tributaries.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (918) 487-5252.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Cowlington Point sits along the shady banks of Robert S. Kerr Reservoir.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>With over 250 miles of shoreline and 43,000 surface acres, R.S. Kerr has long been recognized for its outstanding fishing. Crappie, sand bass, catfish, and black bass in the lake reach record size. Boating and kayaking are popular activities in the area. A boat ramp is provided at the campground for easy access to the water. A variety of hiking trails wind throughout the hills and along the shoreline, offering additional activities for campers.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>With over 250 miles of shoreline and 43,000 surface acres, R.S. Kerr has long been recognized for its outstanding fishing. Crappie, sand bass, catfish, and black bass in the lake reach record size. Boating and kayaking are popular activities in the area. A boat ramp is provided at the campground for easy access to the water. A variety of hiking trails wind throughout the hills and along the shoreline, offering additional activities for campers.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Robert S. Kerr Reservoir is located within the Cookson Hills, on the Arkansas River in Sequoyah, Le Flore, Haskell, and Muskogee counties in eastern Oklahoma, US. It is about eight miles south of the nearest major town, Sallisaw, Oklahoma. The reservoir is impounded by Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam at river mile 336.2 (km 541.1) on the Arkansas River, just a few miles below its confluence with the Canadian River. The lock and dam are part of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, which provides for barge navigation on the Arkansas River and some of its tributaries.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (918) 487-5252.

Cowlington Basketball Court

Cowlington Boat Ramp

Cowlington Point

Cowlington Point Map

Cowlington Day Use

Cowlington

Cowlington Volleyball Court

Cowlington Boat Ramp 2

## Overview

Short Mountain Cove sits along the shady banks of Robert S. Kerr Reservoir.

## Recreation

With over 250 miles of shoreline and 43,000 surface acres, R.S. Kerr has long
been recognized for its outstanding fishing. Crappie, sand bass, catfish, and
black bass in the lake reach record size. Boating and kayaking are popular
activities in the area. A boat ramp is provided at the campground for easy
access to the water. A variety of hiking trails wind throughout the hills and
along the shoreline, offering additional activities for campers.

## Facilities

With over 250 miles of shoreline and 43,000 surface acres, R.S. Kerr has long
been recognized for its outstanding fishing. Crappie, sand bass, catfish, and
black bass in the lake reach record size. Boating and kayaking are popular
activities in the area. A boat ramp is provided at the campground for easy
access to the water. A variety of hiking trails wind throughout the hills and
along the shoreline, offering additional activities for campers.

## Natural Features

Robert S. Kerr Reservoir is located within the Cookson Hills, on the Arkansas
River in Sequoyah, Le Flore, Haskell, and Muskogee counties in eastern
Oklahoma, US. It is about eight miles south of the nearest major town,
Sallisaw, Oklahoma. The reservoir is impounded by Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam
at river mile 336.2 (km 541.1) on the Arkansas River, just a few miles below
its confluence with the Canadian River. The lock and dam are part of the
McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, which provides for barge
navigation on the Arkansas River and some of its tributaries.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (918) 487-5252.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Short Mountain Cove sits along the shady banks of Robert S. Kerr Reservoir. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>With over 250 miles of shoreline and 43,000 surface acres, R.S. Kerr has long been recognized for its outstanding fishing. Crappie, sand bass, catfish, and black bass in the lake reach record size. Boating and kayaking are popular activities in the area. A boat ramp is provided at the campground for easy access to the water. A variety of hiking trails wind throughout the hills and along the shoreline, offering additional activities for campers.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>With over 250 miles of shoreline and 43,000 surface acres, R.S. Kerr has long been recognized for its outstanding fishing. Crappie, sand bass, catfish, and black bass in the lake reach record size. Boating and kayaking are popular activities in the area. A boat ramp is provided at the campground for easy access to the water. A variety of hiking trails wind throughout the hills and along the shoreline, offering additional activities for campers.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Robert S. Kerr Reservoir is located within the Cookson Hills, on the Arkansas River in Sequoyah, Le Flore, Haskell, and Muskogee counties in eastern Oklahoma, US. It is about eight miles south of the nearest major town, Sallisaw, Oklahoma. The reservoir is impounded by Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam at river mile 336.2 (km 541.1) on the Arkansas River, just a few miles below its confluence with the Canadian River. The lock and dam are part of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, which provides for barge navigation on the Arkansas River and some of its tributaries.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (918) 487-5252.

Short Mountain

Short Mountain Map

Short Mtn

Short Mountain Cove

Arkansas River - Robert S. Kerr Pool

John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake extends 26 miles along the Arkansas River, about
half in Arkansas and half in Oklahoma. The shoreline offers a variety of
terrain that includes bottomland hardwood timber banks, steep bluffs, open
agricultural fields, and urban developments. Outdoor recreational
opportunities exists at four parks. Modern park amenities include boat
launching ramps, drinking water, camp sites, picnic sites, playgrounds, and
trails.

John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake extends 26 miles along the Arkansas River, about half in Arkansas and half in Oklahoma. The shoreline offers a variety of terrain that includes bottomland hardwood timber banks, steep bluffs, open agricultural fields, and urban developments. Outdoor recreational opportunities exists at four parks. Modern park amenities include boat launching ramps, drinking water, camp sites, picnic sites, playgrounds, and trails.

## Overview

Download a Springhill park map HERE

Springhill Park sits along John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake in the lush, rolling
hills of Arkansas. Campers come here for boating, birding and relaxing.  
  
Avid mountain bikers enjoy the Springhill Park Mountain Bike Trail, a 10-mile
"fast" trail where experienced bikers race frequently. The trail is also a
designated National Recreation Trail.

## Recreation

Year-round fishing for catfish, bream, crappie and white and largemouth bass
is fantastic in the fertile waters of the Arkansas. From late fall until early
spring, the tailwaters immediately below the lock and dam boasts some of the
best sauger fishing in the country.

## Facilities

Year-round fishing for catfish, bream, crappie and white and largemouth bass
is fantastic in the fertile waters of the Arkansas. From late fall until early
spring, the tailwaters immediately below the lock and dam boasts some of the
best sauger fishing in the country.

## Natural Features

John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake is on the James W. Trimble Lock and Dam of the
Arkansas River. Some campsites line the river while others sit between the
lake and Massard Creek.  
  
Bottomland hardwood timber banks, steep bluffs and open agricultural fields
create the scenery.

## Nearby Attractions

The Fort Smith Museum of History is located about 20 minutes away.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Download a Springhill park map <a href="https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2021/07/14/18/11/232710_7158bb20-1517-4e7e-beea-a74ebd713384.pdf" rel="nofollow">HERE</a> </p>
<p>Springhill Park sits along John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake in the lush, rolling hills of Arkansas. Campers come here for boating, birding and relaxing.<br><br>Avid mountain bikers enjoy the Springhill Park Mountain Bike Trail, a 10-mile "fast" trail where experienced bikers race frequently. The trail is also a designated National Recreation Trail.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Year-round fishing for catfish, bream, crappie and white and largemouth bass is fantastic in the fertile waters of the Arkansas. From late fall until early spring, the tailwaters immediately below the lock and dam boasts some of the best sauger fishing in the country.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Year-round fishing for catfish, bream, crappie and white and largemouth bass is fantastic in the fertile waters of the Arkansas. From late fall until early spring, the tailwaters immediately below the lock and dam boasts some of the best sauger fishing in the country.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake is on the James W. Trimble Lock and Dam of the Arkansas River. Some campsites line the river while others sit between the lake and Massard Creek.  
<br/><br/>
Bottomland hardwood timber banks, steep bluffs and open agricultural fields create the scenery.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Fort Smith Museum of History is located about 20 minutes away.

Arkansas River - W.D. Mayo Pool

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Fort Smith National Historic Site

Arkansas River - Robert S. Kerr Pool

John Paul Hammerschmidt Lake