Arkansas, which calls itself "The Natural State," is probably best-known as home of the beautiful Ozark mountains and forest. But the state also contains six national parks, several of them historically significant, as well as ten wildlife refuges that protect many wildlife species.

Planning for Our Refuges' Future
For the first time ever, our Refuge managers are producing plans for how they will manage - and protect - our refuges in coming years. Thanks to the Refuge Improvement and Management Act of 1997, first envisioned by The Wilderness Society, we all can have a say in how our Refuges are managed. Get involved!
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National Lands within Arkansas

National Parks

• Arkansas Post National Memorial
• Buffalo National River
• Central High School National Historic Site
• Fort Smith National Historic Site
• Hot Springs National Park
• Pea Ridge National Military Park

National Wildlife Refuges

• Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge:
• Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge
• Cache River National Wildlife Refuge
• Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge
• Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge
• Logan Cave National Wildlife Refuge
• Overflow National Wildlife Refuge
• Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge
• Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge
• White River National Wildlife Refuge

U.S. Forest Service

• Ouachita National Forest
• Ozark-St. Francis National Forest

Arkansas Quick Facts

• Total acres in state: 34,036,710
• Total Wilderness acres: 153,654
• Total number of areas: 12
• Largest Wilderness: Buffalo National River
• Smallest Wilderness: Big Lake
• Learn more about Arkansas Wilderness