State Park · Arkansas, United States
Queen Wilhelmina State Park
Queen Wilhelmina State Park is a state park in Arkansas, United States, covering 460 acres (186 ha), established in 1957.
State Park · Arkansas, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Polk, Arkansas, United States |
| Area | 460 acres (186 ha) |
| Established | 1957 |
| Coordinates | 34.6853° N, 94.3734° W |
| Managed by | Arkansas state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Queen Wilhelmina State Park
Queen Wilhelmina State Park is a unit of Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism in the Ouachita Mountains. The original "Castle in the Sky" lodge was built in 1898 on 2,681-foot Rich Mountain, in Polk County, Arkansas. The park is on Talimena Scenic Drive — northwest of Mena, Arkansas and east of the Oklahoma state line. It is the only lodge open on the 235 mile Ouachita Trail. It is located on Arkansas’ second highest peak, Rich Mountain. The lodge has 40 guest rooms, a restaurant, a lobby and meeting room. The campground and trails remained open during the renovation. The park is one of the park system's eight mountain parks.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
|---|---|
| Lodges | The original "Castle in the Sky" lodge was built in 1898 on 2,681-foot Rich Mountain, in Polk County, Arkansas; It is the only lodge open on the 235 mile Ouachita Trail |
Famous trails
- Ouachita Trail — 235.0 miles (378.2 km)
Airports near this park
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- Tulsa International Airport (TUL) · Tulsa, United States · 134.8 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Arkansas
Frequently asked questions
Where is Queen Wilhelmina State Park?
Queen Wilhelmina State Park is in Arkansas, United States (34.6853° N, 94.3734° W).
When was Queen Wilhelmina State Park established?
Queen Wilhelmina State Park was established in 1957, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Queen Wilhelmina State Park?
Queen Wilhelmina State Park covers 460 acres (186 ha).
Does Queen Wilhelmina State Park have campgrounds?
Yes — Queen Wilhelmina State Park has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Arkansas_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Arkansas state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Wilhelmina_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).