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.
Recreational opportunities at Hobbs include hiking, seasonal and permitted 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. A 17,000 square foot visitor center is now open near the intersection of Hwy 12 and War Eagle Road.
Live Trail Status: Due to the January ice storm the The War Eagle Loop of the Hidden Diversity Multi-Use Trail is still closed pending clean up. If you would like to volunteer for trail clean up, please contact Jay Schneider, Assistant Superintendent, at jay.schneider@arkansas.gov or call 479-789-5004. Check the Special Events and News tab at the top of this page for dates, times and RSVP information.
Hidden Diversity Multi-Use Trail: - Bashore, Dutton Hollow, and Little Clifty Loops are open. The War Eagle loop remains closed
Van Winkle Trail: Open
Pigeon Roost Trail: Open
Shaddox Hollow Nature Trail: Open
Gun Shooting Range Status - OPEN