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Millwood State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 463 Google reviews · Running trail in Ashdown, Arkansas · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
4 mi
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Not reported

Confirmed from Millwood State Park'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.

4 miScenicRestroomsQuiet

Lakefront park featuring alligators as well as camping, hiking trails and playgrounds.

What runners say about Millwood State Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (463 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“The park is very well maintained and bathrooms are impeccable.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Beautiful location next to the lake with 30 amp hookups, water, and a dump station near the entrance of the facility.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Very peaceful and you get to see alligators in thier natural habitat.”

Man what a perfect state park . Hidden gem of the south . This place has just about everything to offer.Great campin, (Always be weather aware this is low land so it is prone to flash flooding at times ,it happened while we were here , but did not dampen our time ,but it did others across from us , And at campsite 60…

★★★★★ — Jesse , Apr 2025

Nice friendly staff. They were so helpful in locating and retuning my lost cell phone. Can't thank them enough. Beautiful scenery and fine campsites for tent or RV. Several clean bathrooms and showers. Best hiking trails I've seen around this area and Lake Millwood has some of the best fishing in this region.

★★★★★ — Darrell , May 2021

Not a long drive from Texarkana. They have two trails for walking, one that’s 4 miles and one that’s 1 1/2 miles. I saw lots of frogs, a herd of whitetail deer, and three alligators. Lily Cove was the best place to see gators on the Waterfowl Trail. 03/18/2025

★★★★★ — Hedgehodge , Mar 2025

My boyfriend and I stayed in a tent and we camped there for 4 days and 3 nights. I love how quiet and clean the environment is! very beautiful nature preserve trails for hiking or biking

★★★★★ — Marissa , Dec 2021

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 10 mentions

“Beautiful location next to the lake with 30 amp hookups, water, and a dump station near the entrance of the facility.”

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🚻 Restrooms 7 mentions

“This probably will not matter to most people but they have one comfort station with 4 bathrooms.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Very peaceful and you get to see alligators in thier natural habitat.”

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Plan your run at Millwood State Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • Distance4 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitearkansasstateparks.com
  • Phone(870) 898-2800
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find Millwood State Park

1564 AR-32, Ashdown, AR 71822

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Running trails near Ashdown

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Serene lakefront gathering place with fishing piers, a covered playground & sand volleyball.

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Spring Lake Park

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Park with a trail, fields, playground equipment & a disc golf course plus a lake with fishing piers.

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Texarkana Parks & Recreation

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Popular park featuring playgrounds, a fishing pier, a splash pad and disc-golf courses.

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.