Activities In Murfreesboro / Pike County
• Parker Creek Recreation Area – Army Corps of Engineers operated. The cabin is located on a peaceful, dead-end road just outside the recreation area on the southwest side of Lake Greeson, Murfreesboro, Arkansas. The address is at 129 Parker Creek Rd, Murfreesboro, Ph. (870) 285-2151, features a swimming area, boat launch, ATV trails, hiking trail and more – 1/10 mile from the lower driveway entrance.
Website: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/parkercreek/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=73331
• Swaha Marina – located at 205 Dynamite Hill Rd is only 4.3 miles from the cabin, boat & watersport craft rentals, convenience store, lodging, The Dam Grill is a seasonal restaurant Ph (870) 285-2272
Website: http://swahacabins.com/
• Murfreesboro Chamber of Commerce – 71 Courthouse Square, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 – 9 mi
• Crater of Diamonds State Park – Address: 209 State Park Road, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 – 11.7 mi
• Float Trips on Caddo River in Glenwood
Websites: http://www.caddoriver.com/– 32 miles, Address: 26 Hwy 8 East, Glenwood, AR 71943; Ph: (870) 356-5336
https://caddocanoeandkayak.com/ – 34 miles: Address: 138 Sweetgum Ln., Glenwood, AR, 71943; Ph: (870) 356-2772
• Ka-Do-Ha Indian Village – Address: 281 Kadoha Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958 – 11 mi
• Hiking trails (Parker Creek Recreation Area and Crater of Diamonds State Park)
• Crater of Diamonds State Park – Address: 209 State Park Rd, Murfreesboro, AR 71958-8947
Website: http://www.craterofdiamondsstatepark.com/ The World’s Only “Keep What You Find” Diamond Site, Includes a small waterpark and camping for tents and RVs – 12.8 mi
• Bear Creek ATV/Cycle Trail
Website: http://www.riderplanet-usa.com/atv/trails/info/arkansas_04608/ride_03fe.htm – featuring 31 miles of ATV backwoods trails
• Ouachita Mountain ATV Rentals – Address: 918 Hwy 71 South, Mena, AR 71953, Ph: (479) 216-0562
Website: http://www.ouachitamountainatvrentals.com
• Little Missouri River – which feeds Lake Greeson is great for those who love to fish – 2.7 mi
Website: https://www.arkansas.com/river/little-missouri-river/8,
• Daisy State Park
Website: https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/daisy/ – 30 mi
• Hot Springs National Park
Website: https://www.nationalparks.org/explore-parks/hot-springs-national-park – 66.6 mi
• The Blue Zip Line & Farm
Website: https://blueziplinefarm.com/ – 84.4 mi
• Grocery stores:
– Walmart – Address: 1710 S 4th St, Nashville, AR 71852, Ph: (870) 845-1881, Hours: Mon – Sun | 8am – 10am
• Retail store: Dollar General, Address: 298 E 13th St, Murfreesboro, AR 71958, Ph: (870) 403-5555, – 9.4 mi, Hours: Mon – Sun | 7am – 10pm.
• Local dining: (this is not a comprehensive list, also check nearby Nashville, AR for dining establishments)
– The Dam Grill: (seasonal restaurant at Swaha Marina – Ph: (870) 285-2272 for availability).- 4.3 mi Hours: Sunday Monday & Tuesday: 8:00AM – 7:00PM, Wednesday & Thursday closed, Fri/Sat or Holidays 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
– Telinga’s – Mexican food, Address: 100 E 13th St, Murfreesboro, AR 71958, Ph: (870) 285-2418, – 9.0 mi Hours: Monday – Sunday 11AM – 9PM
Website: https://www.facebook.com/LosAgavesMex/
– Pizza Inn – Address: 104 E 13th St, Murfreesboro, AR 71958, Ph: (870) 285-4146 Hours: Monday –Sunday 10AM – 10PM (located in the Exxon gas station)
– Smokehouse Barbecue – Address: 708 W Main St, Murfreesboro, AR 71958, Ph: (870) 285-2051 – 10.3 mi Hours: Monday – Wednesday & Sunday Closed, Thursday – Saturday 11AM – 8PM
– Sonic – fast food, Address: 325 E 13th St, Murfreesboro, AR 71958, Ph: (870) 285-2972 – 9.2 mi Hours: Monday – Thursday 7AM – 10PM, Friday & Saturday 7AM – 11PM, Sunday 8AM – 10PM
– Southern Dine – Address: 101 E Main St, Murfreesboro, AR 71958, Ph: (870) 285-2078 Hours: Monday – Saturday 6AM – 9PM
– Laundromat: located behind the Exxon gas station in Murfreesboro.
For additional dining options check out Glenwood or Nashville, Arkansas
• For more info on things you can do at Arkansas State Parks visit www.arkansas.com.
– Motorcycling
– Backpacking
– Trail Hiking
– Mountain Biking
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