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Lee Creek Reservoir Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 280 Google reviews · Running trail in Van Buren, Arkansas · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lee Creek Reservoir Recreation Area's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park with fishing and boat access to the Lee Creek Reservoir, plus trails for hiking, walking and biking.
What runners say about Lee Creek Reservoir Recreation Area
“It was amazing and every bit of the scenery was beautiful the hike was amazing we had so much fun all the trails are labeled”
One of the only places, our family continues to hike decade after decade. Simple trails to choose from, that offer contrasting sights and intensity.
This is a great place to go for a hike they have several trails of different difficult levels. My family's favorite is cracked Rock. Its not difficult it takes about an hour to complete. We've done this trail three different times and I would highly recommend it.
My family has been fishing here every yr for many yrs now... It's definitely our #1 go to place for sure.... Beautiful & serene.... There's also a couple different walking trails around the water that my kids love.
Pretty sweet local spot! The trails are very nice. Would advise to download a GPS map before hand as service is spotty here, and the trail markers aren't the best. Pretty easy to wonder into a different trail than what you're currently on.
Trail conditions & character
“The views are good, and the trail is mostly very moderate inclines and declines with some streams that can get muddy, so I wouldn't recommend flipflops.”
“The Cemetery Loop has a wonderful view overlooking Lee Creek at the top - that's where the picture is taken from.”
“Great trails and just a wonderful hike to a really cool swimming hole The dogs really like to cool off and We had a good time hiking”
“There are walking trails and bathrooms as well as a boat dock and pier to fish off of.”
Plan your run at Lee Creek Reservoir Recreation Area
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitevanburencity.org
- Phone+1 479-471-5006
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–9 pm |
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