Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Little Rock, AR
A cone-shaped peak just west of Little Rock with steep rocky trails to the summit and views over the Arkansas River valley. The west summit trail is easier; an arboretum loop at the base is flat.
Pinnacle Mountain State Park is a state park in Pulaski County, Arkansas, right on the edge of Little Rock (address: 9600 Highway 300, Roland). Its centerpiece is Pinnacle Mountain, a peak surrounded by the river bottoms of the Big Maumelle River and the Little Maumelle River. The Arkansas legislature authorized the park in 1973; the source gives 1977 as the founding year.
Two trails lead to the summit: the West Summit Trail (1.5 miles round trip, about 2.4 km), the standard route and one of the most-hiked trails in Arkansas, and the East Summit Trail (also 1.5 miles). The West Summit Trail is rated strenuous and rocky; according to the park, the summit looks out to Lake Maumelle, the Arkansas River Valley and the Ouachita Mountains. The 2.5-mile Base Trail circles the foot of the mountain.
More trails start at the visitor center, which has the largest parking lot, such as the 2-mile Rocky Valley Trail and the 1-mile East Quarry Trail. The Arkansas Arboretum shows native plants on 71 acres, with the 0.75-mile Arkansas Trail running through it.
- Nearest town
- Little Rock, AR
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 34.8395, -92.4830
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Burns Park - RV CampgroundMotorhome stopover10 mi from Pinnacle Mountain State Park · 54 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camp Robinson SUA Camp GroundCampsite13 mi from Pinnacle Mountain State Park
- Downtown Riverside RV ParkMotorhome stopover14 mi from Pinnacle Mountain State Park · 61 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Toad Suck Ferry CampgroundCampsite17 mi from Pinnacle Mountain State Park
- Motorhome stopover · Little RockMotorhome stopover19 mi from Pinnacle Mountain State ParkMotorhomesWaste disposal
- Harris Brake Lake ResortCampsite20 mi from Pinnacle Mountain State Park
All campsites in Arkansas · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Pinnacle Mountain State Park?
Pinnacle Mountain State Park is in Little Rock, AR, at GPS 34.8395, -92.4830. It is about 40 mi from Hot Springs.
Can you camp near Pinnacle Mountain State Park?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Burns Park - RV Campground, about 10 mi away; within 25 mi there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Pinnacle Mountain State Park?
Pinnacle Mountain State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Arkansas River Valley: Petit Jean, Mount Nebo and Mount Magazine.
What is there to see near Pinnacle Mountain State Park?
Places worth a stop nearby: Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site (13 mi), Petit Jean State Park (32 mi), Bathhouse Row (39 mi) and Garvan Woodland Gardens (42 mi).
When is the best time to visit Pinnacle Mountain State Park?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)