Lake Poinsett State Park

Lake Poinsett State Park
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Location of Lake Poinsett State Park in Arkansas
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)
EstablishedJune 21, 1963
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.

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