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Park in Arkansas, United States

Lake Catherine State Park
Blue waters and pine trees
Lake Catherine State Park is located in ArkansasLake Catherine State ParkLake Catherine State ParkLocation in Arkansas
LocationHot Spring County, Arkansas, United States
Coordinates34°25′37″N 92°55′20″W / 34.42694°N 92.92222°W / 34.42694; -92.92222
Area2,180 acres (880 ha)
Elevation551 feet (168 m)
Established1935
Administered byArkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism
DesignationArkansas state park
WebsiteLake Catherine State Park

Lake Catherine State Park is a 2,180-acre (880 ha) public recreation area located on the south shore of Lake Catherine, eight miles (13 km) southeast of Hot Springs, Arkansas. The park was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Three stone-and-wood cabins, a former concessions building, and a bridge constructed in the Corps' rustic architecture style are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Activities and amenities

Park amenities include a visitors center, cabins and campsites, marina with boat rentals, horseback riding stable, picnicking and swimming areas, and ten miles of hiking trails.

References

  1. ^ "Lake Catherine State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. "Lake Catherine State Park Brochure" (PDF). Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism. 2017. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
  3. ^ Staff of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism (December 20, 2020). "Lake Catherine State Park". Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. Butler Center for Arkansas Studies at the Central Arkansas Library System. Retrieved March 31, 2021.

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