Village Creek State Park

State park · Wynne · Arkansas

Nearly 7,000 acres of hardwood forest cover Crowley's Ridge at this park near Wynne, with 33 miles of trails that include a stretch of the Trail of Tears. Fall color settles into the oak and hickory canopy, with two lakes for a paddle between hikes.

Best for: Hikers within reach of Memphis wanting real elevation change

Don’t miss

  • 33 miles of trails on Crowley's Ridge
  • A segment of the Trail of Tears
  • Two lakes with kayak rentals

Plan your visit

2026 Forecast

Peak: November 2–November 6

Color builds from October 27 · mostly bare by November 27

Color starts: October 27Peak: November 4Bare: November 27AugustDecember

Sampled at Village Creek State Park’s own coordinates and elevation (125 m) rather than a regional average.

This window comes from 26 weather points across Arkansas, nudged 2 days earlier to match 1 published peak date from farmersalmanac.com. This year's weather has the peak running 7 days earlier than a normal year. How the forecast works

When to go to Village Creek State Park

Good color holds through about November 13, giving you roughly 17 days from the first turn to past peak. That is about 1 day later than Arkansas as a whole.

From Memphis it is about 39 mi, close enough for a morning drive.

Village Creek State Park on the map

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Frequently asked

When does Village Creek State Park peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for November 2–November 6 (best estimate November 4). Color starts around October 27 and is mostly bare by November 27.
How do I get to Village Creek State Park?
Village Creek State Park is in Wynne. The closest city is Memphis, about 39 mi away. It's part of Arkansas's fall lineup.

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