Lake Poinsett State Park

Lake Poinsett State Park
Lake Poinsett, 2011
Map showing the location of Lake Poinsett State Park
Map showing the location of Lake Poinsett State Park
Location of Lake Poinsett State Park in Arkansas
Map showing the location of Lake Poinsett State Park
Map showing the location of Lake Poinsett State Park
Lake Poinsett State Park (the United States)
LocationHarrisburg, Poinsett County, Crowley's Ridge, Arkansas, United States
Coordinates35°31′57″N 90°41′14″W / 35.53250°N 90.68722°W / 35.53250; -90.68722
Area132 acres (53 ha)[1]
EstablishedJune 21, 1963[1]
Named forLake Poinsett
Visitors93,000 annually
Governing bodyArkansas Department of Parks and Tourism
WebsiteLake Poinsett State Park

Lake Poinsett State Park is a 132-acre (53 ha) Arkansas state park on Crowley's Ridge in Poinsett County, Arkansas in the United States. The park was formed after the damming of Distress Creek to create a recreational lake in the county in 1960. The park is located along the western bank of the lake and is open for year-round for camping/picnicking. Boat rentals are available from February to November.[2]

  1. ^ a b Staff of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism (September 12, 2011). "Lake Poinsett State Park". The Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. The Central Arkansas Library System. Retrieved January 15, 2012.
  2. ^ Staff. Lake Poinsett State Park (PDF). Retrieved January 15, 2012.