Title: Cossatot River State Park in Arkansas - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Cossatot River State Park Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Cossatot-River-State-Park-Hotels.0-l553248621532647707-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Arkansas](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Arkansas.d205.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Arkansas](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Arkansas.d205.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Cossatot River State Park Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Cossatot-River-State-Park.d553248621532647707.Car-Rental-Guide)[Arkansas Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Arkansas.d205.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Cossatot River State Park Tours and Activities ![Cossatot River State Park featuring a river or creek as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532647707/2fddbca5-b616-4d69-b8a3-11c7c8dec7c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Southern Arkansas - Timberlands which includes interior views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532647707/add038c4-e20d-451b-90b0-499bfe9822b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cossatot River State Park featuring a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532647707/64f97a42-ec35-4f65-bbca-00ab9dca0275.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cossatot River State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532647707/b3a68a34-17d5-444b-9cf7-2de9bac70f60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Southern Arkansas - Timberlands featuring a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532647707/6c2c6a3b-8c3f-4a57-81b7-6928553ee007.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Cossatot River State Park Activities --- --- #### Extreme sports enthusiasts, families seeking a scenic day out and hikers hitting the trails are all drawn to this picturesque park in western Arkansas. Embrace the thrilling wilderness of Cossatot River State Park, where children can learn about the environment and kayakers can take on the challenge of a formidable set of rapids. This scenic patch of western Arkansas offers a combination of gentle interpretive trails, demanding hikes and exhilarating whitewater rafting. Start your exploration of the state park in the stylish and expansive Cossatot Visitor Information Center, which is open daily. Enjoy interactive exhibits on the history and geography of the region and learn about the tours you can take in the park. The visitor center also runs programs and workshops throughout the year. The name of the river comes from an indigenous word meaning “skull-crusher,” indicating the dangers of the rapids. Join a rafting expedition down the fast-moving Cossatot for heart-pounding thrills. These rapids are recommended for experienced canoeists and rafters. The state park covers about 12 miles (19 kilometers) of the river. Follow one of the interpretive trails that wind through the leafy state park. The Bushy Creek Nature Trail and the Waterleaf Interpretive Trail are short and family-friendly, with walkways running past picnic points and leading to safe swimming areas. Information boards offer facts about the trees that grow in the park. Adventurous walkers can try the River Corridor Trail, which is about 12.5 miles (20 kilometers) long and cuts through the dramatic terrain of the Ouachita Mountains, leading to some of the best views in the park. Pick up a booklet from the information area on the rare plants that grow in the park. The Harris Creek Trail is more accessible and crosses through multiple varied habitats. Drive here in about 90 minutes from Texarkana or Hot Springs and park by the visitor center. 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