Benoit nestles in the Arkansas Delta, a flatland patchwork of cotton fields and soybean rows pressed against the Mississippi River levee. Park your RV at Arkansas City Trailhead in Delta Heritage Trail State Park, the only spot in our directory. Hit the trails for biking, chase fish in river backwaters, or unwind in profound quiet.
Benoit anchors Desha County's farm heart. Trucks rumble down Highway 165 past grain silos and duck blinds. The Mississippi River levee rises nearby, scarred by 1927 flood battles. Delta Heritage Trail State Park carves a 21-mile path through it all, from Arkansas City northward to Watson, perfect for rail-trail explorers.
Arkansas City Trailhead draws RV adventurers seeking raw Delta vibes. Settle into primitive sites under pecan trees, steps from the trailhead. Hikers and cyclists claim it first. Anglers rig rods for catfish in sloughs; birders scan for herons at dawn.
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Benoit shines for Delta cotton farming and the towering Mississippi River levee. Highway 165 cuts through endless fields where locals hunt ducks in season. Delta Heritage Trail State Park nearby draws hikers to its rail bed path. This spot blends rural grit with outdoor trails.
Arkansas City Trailhead in Delta Heritage Trail State Park serves as the top choice. Located off Highway 165 near the levee, it provides primitive RV sites. Access trails and river fishing directly from camp.
Yes, Arkansas City Trailhead welcomes leashed pets. Keep dogs under control on trails and sites to respect wildlife. The open Delta spaces give pups room to roam safely.