Lake Chicot State Park
| Lake Chicot State Park | |||||||
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Lake Chicot | |||||||
Interactive map of Lake Chicot State Park | |||||||
| Location | Chicot County, Arkansas, United States | ||||||
| Coordinates | 33°22′19″N 91°11′45″W / 33.371939°N 91.19578°W | ||||||
| Area | 211.6 acres (85.6 ha) | ||||||
| Established | 1957 | ||||||
| Administered by | Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism | ||||||
| Website | Official website | ||||||
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Lake Chicot State Park is a 211.6 acres (85.6 ha) Arkansas state park in Chicot County, Arkansas within the Arkansas Delta. The park is located along Lake Chicot, Arkansas, a 22 miles (35 km) oxbow lake that was formerly the main channel of the Mississippi River. The lake, formerly a polluted eyesore for the area, has been restored to its current condition through the cooperation of many agencies to return its natural, cultural and recreational value. As the state's largest natural lake and the largest oxbow lake in the United States, Lake Chicot State Park features unique fishing and camping opportunities among large cypress trees, creating a bayou environment for both wildlife and visitors.