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.[3]
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  Lake Catherine State Park Location in Arkansas | |
| Location | Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States |
| Coordinates | 34°25′37″N 92°55′20″W / 34.42694°N 92.92222°W[1] |
| Area | 2,180 acres (880 ha) |
| Elevation | 551 feet (168 m)[1] |
| Established | 1935[2] |
| Administered by | Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism |
| Designation | Arkansas state park |
| Website | Lake Catherine State Park |
Activities and amenities
editPark 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.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Lake Catherine State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Lake Catherine State Park Brochure" (PDF). Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism. 2017. Retrieved March 31, 2021.
- ^ a b 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.
External links
edit- Lake Catherine State Park Arkansas State Parks