Village Creek State Park
State park · 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.
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Plan your visit
Peak: November 8–November 12
Color builds from October 26 · mostly bare by December 3
Method: daily ERA5 temperatures drive a photoperiod + chilling phenology model, sampled at Village Creek State Park’s own coordinates and elevation (125 m) rather than a regional average. Estimates, not promises — check locally before you plan a trip around it.
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TrailPeak November 4
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State parkPeak November 8
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War Eagle Mill Fair
Fall festivalColor nearby peaks November 5
A working 1973 reconstruction of an 1832 gristmill on War Eagle Creek hosts the region's biggest craft fair every third week of October, when hundreds of artisans set up alongside the mill's stone-ground flour and its one-lane 1907 bridge over turning Ozark hillsides.
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BoBrook Farms Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin patchColor nearby peaks November 10
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Plan from a city
Frequently asked
- When does Village Creek State Park peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 8–November 12 (best estimate November 10). Color starts around October 26 and is mostly bare by December 3.
- What is Village Creek State Park best for?
- Hikers within reach of Memphis wanting real elevation change.
- How do I get to Village Creek State Park?
- The closest city is Memphis, about 39 mi away. It's part of Arkansas's fall lineup.
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