The United States of America is no stranger to remote and beautiful destinations, and Arkansas is no exception. While this lovely lake might not be the most remote place in all of Arkansas, it is pretty special and certainly worthy of a visit. Located in southwest Arkansas near the borders Oklahoma and Texas is Millwood State Park, and within it, the nearly 30,000-acre Millwood Lake.

If you’re looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of your everyday life, Millwood Lake might just be the place to go.

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Built in 1966 where the Little River and the Saline River meet by the Army Corps of Engineers and held in place by a 3.3-mile-long earthen dam — the longest of its type in Arkansas — Millwood Lake is a place of extreme natural beauty and plenty of wildlife.

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If you love fishing, you’re in luck. Millwood Lake has been recognized as one of the best lakes in America for bass fishing, and every year, the lake is home to a variety of bass fishing tournaments and fishing derbies.

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A series of boat lanes meander through submerged timber, marshes, and oxbow cutoffs, making Millwood Lake an idyllic place for a fishing retreat — just make sure you don’t visit when there’s a fishing tournament. The 29,260-acre lake abounds in largemouth bass, catfish, and crappie.

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As an Audobon-designated Important Bird Area, there have been sightings of more than 300 of the state’s 400 bird species on record here.

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While the park is home to approximately 45 campsites, you might feel as though you have this large lake entirely to yourself — especially if you visit during the offseason. Amenities include picnic sites, a self-guided walking trail, bicycle trail and marina where you can purchase groceries, bait, and gas as well as rent fishing boats, canoes, kayaks, and more.

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Have you ever been to this remote lake? Millwood State Park is located at

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1564 AR-32, Ashdown, AR 71822, and is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, click here.

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