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DeGray Lake

📍 Arkadelphia
Nearest Town
✅ Free
Entry Fee
💧 Warm lake water
Water Temp
🟢 Easy
Difficulty
📅 Summer
Best Season
🏖️ Lake / Reservoir 🟢 Easy Free Entry
🌊 About DeGray Lake

A reservoir near Arkadelphia known for a unique local snorkeling activity around underwater rock formations near its islands, plus standard swimming/fishing.

📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
✅ Free
Water Temperature
💧 Warm lake water
Best Season
📅 Summer
Reservation
Not Required
Water Type
Reservoir (snorkeling/swimming around islands)
Managed By
Arkansas State Parks / US Army Corps of Engineers
County
Clark County, Arkansas
Access Difficulty
🟢 Easy
🗺️ Getting There

Address / Access Point:
2027 State Park Entrance Rd, Bismarck, AR 71929

Access Notes:
Easy park/marina access; snorkeling around 'rock reef' islands

GPS Coordinates
34.2498, -93.1492
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✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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    Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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    Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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    Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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    Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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    Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace
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