Hobbs State Park-Conservation Area - Rogers, AR - Arkansas State Parks

Visitor Center
Opened in May 2009, this state-ofthe-art facility is the park's orientation point. Interactive exhibits and educational programming offer an Ozark experience. In 2010 the center was recognized with a Silver LEED Certification for sustainable design.

Picnicking
Ten picnic tables are at the visitor center and five are at Van Winkle/Sinking Stream Trailhead.

Nature hikes
On 5 separate trails: Ozark Plateau (Visitor Center) – .5 mile, Sinking Stream Trail – .5 mile, Shaddox Hollow – 1.5 miles, Pigeon Roost –8.4 miles, and Hidden Diversity Multi-Use Trail –24 miles. Interpreter-guided tours available.

Historic trail
The .5 mile Historic Van Winkle Trail is wheelchair accessible with a paved parking lot and tunnel under Hwy 12. Here, on interpretive panels with
pictures, the story is told of an early industrial center. Self-guided or group interpreter – guided tours available.

Camping
Five primitive campsites for backpackers are located on Pigeon Roost Trail. It is a 4-mile hike to these sites. Some overlook Beaver Lake.

Gun shooting range
25, 50, 75, 100 yd. target stands. Covered shooting bench with five stations, including one barrier-free station. Shotguns prohibited, paper targets only, and wooden clothes pins required.

Managed hunting seasons
Deer, wild turkey, and small game. See state Game & Fish regulations. Special Hobbs permit required for some hunts.