
There’s So Much to See and Do at Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area!
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Hiking, Biking, & Riding

With over 54 miles of trails Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area features a trail for everyone! Trails are open a half hour prior to sunrise until a half hour after sunset. The exception is Pigeon Roost trail, which remains open for campers. Always check for HSP-CA permitted hunting seasons which can impact trail closures. Current hunting seasons account for 12 days of closure annually and those days are in the late Fall and Winter seasons.
Trails
Learn more about our trails and what Hobbs has to offer.
Camping

Come camp Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area! Camping is only permitted in the backpacking, primitive campsites of the Pigeon Roost Trail and the Monument Trail – Karst Loop campsites.
ALL CAMPSITES MUST BE RESERVED IN ADVANCE and are $14/night, before tax.
Campsites
For further camping rules or questions, contact the visitor center at 479-789-5000.
Hunting
2021-2022 Hunting Seasons WMA Zone 320
Since Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is a partner in managing Hobbs State – Park Conservation Area, some hunting seasons are designated annually. These seasons are under the Game and Fish Wildlife Management Area(WMA) program. Some are general, open seasons and others require a specific permit for a specific season. Currently, muzzleloader and gun deer seasons require a drawn HSP-CA permit.
A free annual WMA General Use Permit (WMP) is REQUIRED to hunt or trap on all WMAs.
AGFC permits are available online or by calling 800-364-4263 ext. 6359.
Game
RABBIT
September 1, 2021 – February 28, 2022.
Statewide bag limit.
SQUIRREL
May 15, 2021 – February 28, 2022.
Statewide bag limit.
TURKEY
Fall 2021 – CLOSED
Spring 2022 – CLOSED
BEAR
CLOSED
WILD HOGS
CLOSED
DEER
No dogs.
- Seasonal limit is 4 deer. No more than ONE antlered buck
- Muzzleloader and Modern Gun permit: One antlered buck or antlerless
- Modern Gun Youth hunt: Two deer – One antlered buck and one antlerless
Weapon
ARCHERY/CROSSBOW
September 25, 2021 – February 28, 2022.
Archery zone closed during deer permit hunts.
By permit only
MUZZLELOADER
November 17-21, 2021.
Shooting range closed.
MODERN GUN
December 8-12, 2021.
Shooting range closed.
YOUTH MODERN GUN
January 8-9, 2022.
Shooting range closed.
Please Note
- Only Modern Gun and Muzzleloader deer permit holders are allowed to engage in any hunting-related activity during deer permit hunts.
- Camping is not allowed during Modern Gun and Muzzleloader hunts.
- Use of two-three-four-wheeled or similar off-road motorbikes/ATV’s are not permitted.
CHECK STATIONS
All deer harvested with Modern Guns or Muzzleloaders must be checked in at the Park’s Maintenance Complex on War Eagle Road near the intersection of Hwy 12 and War Eagle Road.
Still have questions?
For all other game and trapping, see the Game and Fish Hunting Regulations Guidebook – Wildlife Management Area Section in the back of the Guidebook under Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area.
Visitor safety is of the utmost importance to us. For this reason we ask that you please abide by closure advisories.
Contact Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area office, 479-789-5000, for information on geographic areas of the park where hunting is permitted and prohibited. Consult the Arkansas Game & Fish Regulation Booklet for all other game and trapping.
For any additional information on hunting regulations at Hobbs State Park (Zone 320), or in Arkansas, please consult the Arkansas Game & Fish Regulations Guidebook, Wildlife Management Area section or visit their website.
Shooting Range

Enjoy safe handgun and rifle practice at the free public access Hobbs State Park – Conservation Area shooting range. The concrete floor shooting range accommodates target stands at distances of 25, 50, 75 and 100 yards. Five covered shooting stations are provided, including one barrier-free shooting station which is wheelchair accessible.
Shooters are required to provide their own targets (paper or cardboard only) and clothes pins (wooden only) for affixing targets to the stands. Used targets and brass should be cleaned up before leaving the range.
Safety and courtesy among shooters is of utmost importance. Please call out “RANGE CLEAR” and confirm that all shooting has ceased before entering the target area. If you witness any safety issues, please call the visitor center at 479-789-5000.
Location
The shooting range entry road is near the intersection of State Highways 12 and 303 North. Drive 10 miles east of Rogers Arkansas on Highway 12. Immediately adjacent to, just past the intersection of Highways 12 and 303, turn right on the gravel road leading to the Shooting Range. See map.
Hours
- Tuesday-Saturday
- 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- Closed During Hobbs gun/muzzleloading deer permit hunts
- Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day
How to check the range status
If you are concerned about the usability of the range following bad weather or during hunting seasons check for closure updates or call 479-789-5000.