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.
Visitor Center
Visit the new 17,000 square foot Visitor Center located 1/4 mile east of War Eagle Road on State Highway 12. The center is filled with taxidermy mounts, amazing exhibits and interactive computer screens that engage the visitor in learning about the park. Two large classrooms are available for group presentations. Also be sure to see the professionally created video about Hobbs State Park - Conservation Area.
Trail Status
Hidden Diversity Multi-Use Trail: - Closed till further notice
Van Winkle Trail: Open
Pigeon Roost Trail: Open
Shaddox Hollow Nature Trail: Open