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Mount Magazine, officially named Magazine Mountain, is the highest mountain in the state of Arkansas and the site of Mount Magazine State Park. The mountain is a flat-topped plateau with a sandstone cap rimmed by precipitous rock cliffs. Two peaks are situated atop the plateau, Signal Hill, which reaches 2753ft, and Mossback Ridge, which reaches 2700ft.LocationMagazine Mountain sits in the midst of the Ozark National Forest in the Arkansas River Valley approximately 17mi south of Paris, Logan County, Arkansas, on Highway 309 (also known as the Mount Magazine Scenic Byway). The most scenic route to the top is a 10mi drive north from Havana, Arkansas. Views of Blue Mountain Lake will be enjoyed throughout the journey.Climate<div style="width: 80%;">NameThe mountain gets its name from when French explorers were traveling through the area and a landslide occurred on the mountain. The noise from the landslide was so great that one explorer described it as the sound of an ammunition magazine exploding. The explorers then named the mountain "Magazine".The Geographic Names Index System (GNIS) of the USGS indicates that the official name of this feature is Magazine Mountain, not "Mount Magazine". Although not a hard and fast rule, generally "Mount Xxxxx" is used for a peak and "Xxxx Mountain" is more frequently used for ridges, which better describes this feature. Magazine Mountain appears in the GNIS as a ridge, with Signal Hill identified as its summit. "Mount Magazine" is the name used by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, which follows what the locals have used since the area was first settled. All four of the guidebooks published to date on the subject of state highpoints have used Magazine Mountain.

Address: 577 Lodge Dr, Paris, AR 72855, USA
Phone: (479) 963-8502
moc.sasnakra@enizagamtnuom
State: Arkansas
City: Paris
Zip Code: 72855


Opening Hours

Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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Reviews
We just stopped here for a short visit on a quick barbecue for lunch. It was a rather windy day, but other than the wind everything was terrific the views were outstanding. There are several romantic spots to visit as well as family spots in general. Anytime I'm down in this direction I try to stop by it's another one of my favorite little places that are just too big to properly review. If you haven't visited Mount Magazine it is definitely worth the stops you will make while on the mount.
7 years ago (27-02-2018)
Always an amazing quality visit. Cabins are 12 years old, but immaculately maintained. We stated in lodge on too floor corner room. The Vista is breathtaking as was the fresh mountain air.
7 years ago (11-03-2018)
Nice park with a few good trails for hiking. A nice visitors center and lodge. When I visited I hiked the North Rim, Signal Hill, and Moss back trails. If you are not into hiking they have a few overlooks you can visit with your car.
7 years ago (19-03-2018)
Amazing place with amazing views and food! The steak is absolutely perfect every time, a little longer on the wait times but it is definitely worth it! Plus while you wait the view from the windows at the restaurant are gorgeous!
7 years ago (09-01-2018)
Beautiful state park. Lots of hiking. Nice visitor center.
7 years ago (07-03-2018)
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