Petit Jean River Fishing Spot

• Elevation: 289'
• Last Modified By: vinny60 on 09/14/09 10:08 AM
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Petit Jean State Park, Arkansas's first and flagship state park, enhances this 300-year-old legend with windswept views, enchanting woodlands laced with streams and wildflowers, and a spectacular waterfall - Cedar Falls. This park is a place where nature over time has formed sheer bluffs, Cedar Creek Canyon and the Seven Hollows . such distinctive features as Bear Cave, the Grotto and Natural Bridge . and whimsical formations we call Turtle Rocks and Carpet Rocks. It's a place where the legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps endures in facilities mirroring the mountain's rugged beauty. Come discover this legendary Arkansas State Park called Petit Jean. Petit Jean State Park is the place to be if you are looking for something to do. Guests are never lacking somewhere to go, or something to do at a visit to Petit Jean. Rising out of the River Valley below, Petit Jean Mountain offers many spectacular overlooks and scenic views. Petit Jean's Gravesite is perhaps one of the most famous. Here, experience the mystery of Petit Jean's resting-place. The newly renovated ADA accessible overlook offers many exhibit panels and spectacular views to enhance your visit. Legend tells of a young French girl who disguised herself as a cabin boy so she could secretly accompany her fiancée to the "New World". Petit Jean became fatally ill and requested to be buried here. From this point, you will be able to view the Arkansas River, Lock and Dam #9, Blue Point, and Ada Valley. The Mary Ann Richter Overlook on Red Bluff Drive offers views to the many peaks beyond the Arkansas River Valley, including Mt Nebo and Mt. Magazine, the highest point in Arkansas at 2753 feet. Dardanelle Rock, Carden Bottoms and Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge are all visible from this point. Further down on Red Bluff Drive, the CCC Overlook, is perched on the edge of the Cedar Creek Canyon. Built in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this beautiful stone overlook offers great views of the canyon, and the Petit Jean River below. Red Bluff Low Res | High Res At the Palisades Overlook, you can peer down into the canyon below or across to the CCC Overlook on the opposite rim. This overlook is an excellent spot to watch the sun set across the River Valley Below. The Cedar Falls Overlook allows a short walk to view the spectacular 95-foot waterfall from the top. This newly renovated ADA accessible walkway offers informative exhibits about the area around the overlook. The Boathouse is open seasonally. Here, you can rent pedal boats, water bikes, or flat bottom boats with and without a motor. Inside, the Boathouse also has a snack bar and game room. Get more information on boat rentals at Petit Jean. Pool: Opened seasonally, Petit Jean has two pools to cool off in during those hot summer months. One pool is for cabin and lodge guests only. A modern public pool, has recently been renovated and offers summer swimming enjoyment for all ages. A diving board and water slides provide great entertainment. Guests are welcome to rent a boat during the summer months, or bring your own year round. Petit Jean RiverSpecies Present: Spotted Bass, Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Sunfish, and Flathead and Channel Catfish Seasons: All year Access: Access at several river crossings above and below Blue Mountain Lake. Also several access points on Dutch Creek, a major tributary.