Hike-in access defines the Ed Banks Area Campsites, a walk-in site within Cossatot River State Park - Natural Area in the Ouachita region of southwestern Arkansas. The site is managed by the State Natural Heritage Program. Nearby, the Sandbar Area Campsites — Cossatot River State Park - Natural Area sit 1.5 miles southeast, offering a point of comparison for campers weighing their options along the river corridor. No motorized vehicle access means this site draws campers willing to carry gear in on foot.
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Map & DirectionsEd Banks Area Campsites is located in Arkansas near Wickes
Coordinates
34.33960432966171 N
94.25092858511692 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 31 min from Hot Springs, AR
- 1 hr 37 min from Texarkana, TX
- 2 hrs 5 min from Fort Smith, AR
- 2 hrs 17 min from Little Rock, AR



