Welcome!
Friends of Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area welcomes you to our website. The Friends of Hobbs is a non-profit corporation formed in 2003 to support the mission of Hobbs State Park - Conservation Area (more simply referred to as "Hobbs"). We encourage you to look through our website to learn more about Hobbs and our supporting organization. Our goals as the Friends of Hobbs:
- To build broad public support for the policies and objectives of the Park Superintendent and the mission of Hobbs;
- To support education programs; and
- To accelerate park improvements and enhance the quality of park programs through volunteerism and fundraising.
Directions to Hobbs
Hobbs is just twelve miles east of Rogers, Arkansas, on State Highway 12. At 12,045 acres, it is the largest land-holding state park in Arkansas. Long ridges, steep hollows, wild life and wildflowers, unique geology and unique history - it's all here, only minutes away from the cities of Northwest Arkansas. The park recalls the spirit of early Arkansas settlers. It provides a glimpse of much of the beauty that lured them to the Ozarks and the natural resources that inspired them to stay.
Opportunities at Hobbs include hiking, hunting, bicycling, horseback riding and a free shooting range. Northwest Arkansas teachers bring students of history and the natural environment to explore the park. Interpretative lessons in early industrial history and nature can be obtained through the park staff. Construction of a 17,000 square foot Visitor Center near the War Eagle area is underway with completion expected in late 2008. Fund-raising is planned for an Educational Pavilion to be built adjacent to the Visitor Center.
Live Trail Status:
Hidden Diversity Multi-Use Trail: Open
Van Winkle Trail: Open
Pigeon Roost Trail: Open
Shaddox Hollow Nature Trail: Open
Gun Shooting Range Status (Closed on Mondays)
Shooting Range: Open