Wickes, Arkansas, hooks RV travelers with the Cossatot River's world-class kayaking runs and trout-filled pools. Three riverside parks put you paddles-down from Class III rapids and hiking trails in Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area. Park your rig, grab your rod, chase adventure from dawn.
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Wickes hunkers in the Ouachita Mountains off Highway 278, a gateway to Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area. Paddlers test skills on the river's boulder-strewn chutes, rated among America's top whitewater runs. Anglers wade pools for smallmouth bass near the Ed Banks trailhead. Families picnic at the Kizzia Crossing overlook after hikes along the 5-mile River Trail.
Cossatot River RV Park welcomes families and pets with 50-amp hookups, sewer connections, and rates starting at $25 per night. Ed Banks Area Campsites draw self-contained RVers seeking primitive riverside pads in the state park. River Ridge Group Camp fits crews with group sites perfect for shared campfires and river launches.
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Wickes earns fame for elite kayaking on the Cossatot River. The state park's rapids challenge experts with Class III to V drops. Anglers target trout and bass from gravel bars near Highway 278, while hikers summit Kizzia Bluff for mountain vistas.
Find three top RV parks near Wickes: Cossatot River RV Park, Ed Banks Area Campsites, and River Ridge Group Camp. All hug the Cossatot River in or near Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area. Cossatot River RV Park adds full hookups; the others suit primitive setups off Highway 278.
Yes, Cossatot River RV Park near Wickes welcomes pets on its 50-amp sites. Leash rules apply along the river trails in Cossatot River State Park-Natural Area. The other two parks allow pets in designated areas, perfect for walks to fishing spots.