Outdoor Recreational Properties

Glenwood is located in Pike County and is around 30 miles west of Hot Springs. The town is located near the Caddo River in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains.  

Canoe outfitters can be found in town as well as attractions such as the Glenwood County Club which offers one of Arkansas’ top 10 golf courses. The town is also near the Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro and Daisy State Park.  Glenwood is centrally located close to four major lakes: Greeson, Ouachita, Degray and Hamilton.  

The Caddo River is a leisurely float during normal weather and there are plenty of swimming holes and gravel bars to stop at and take a break.

The Caddo River offers excellent fishing year round.  You can wade the river in most spots, but can also fish from the bank or a kayak.   The approximately 40 miles of the Caddo above DeGray Lake is known for its fine fishing for smallmouth and spotted bass. In March and April, anglers also find white and hybrid striped bass just above the lake. Stream-running walleye are also found in the Caddo. 

• Glenwood, AR is central to several of Arkasas' most beutiful lakes.  
• Lake Greeson is the closest which is near Kirby, AR and is about 15 minutes away.  
• Lake DeGray is by Arkadelphia, AR and is about 25 minutes away.  
• Lake Hamilton is in Hot Springs and it about 45 minutes away.  
• Lake Ouachita is the largest lake in Arkansas (over 66,000 acres and 690 miles of shoreline) and is about an hour drive from Glenwood. 

There are many great hiking opportunities in the area.

15 minutes from Glenwood is the Bear Creek Trails in Kirby, AR.  The ATV trail follows the Lake Greeson shoreline offering panoramic views of the lake and Ouachita Mountain range. The 31 miles cross rocky outlays through a mixed pine and oak forest. It begins at Daisy State Park and travels near Kirby Landing and Bear Creek recreation areas, ending on the west end of Rough Mountain. The trail is marked with yellow over blue. Daisy State Park's portion of the trail is rated for expert riders only due to the steep inclines. The area between Kirby Landing and Bear Creek is rated easy-moderate.  

Daisy State Park in nearby Kirby (15 minutes).   Located in a scenic setting in the beautiful Ouachita Mountains, Lake Greeson and the Little Missouri River create a destination for outdoor recreation. Situated on Lake Greeson, Daisy State Park is a popular place for fishing and kayaking with rentals available.  

Crater of Diamonds State Park is in nearby Murfreesboro (42 minutes).   This is one of the only places in the world where the public can search for real diamonds in their original volcanic source. Visitors to the park search a 37-acre field, the eroded surface of a volcanic crater, for a variety of rocks, minerals, and gemstones – and any rock or mineral you find is yours to keep.   

Hot Springs National Park is in nearby Hot Springs (46 minutes).   Known for its 47 thermal springs, this national park is the nation's oldest, predating Yellowstone by 40 years. Features more than 30 miles of hiking trails through the glorious Ouachita Mountains, scenic drives, hot water cascade, picnic areas and campsites. 

Hot Springs is a short 45 minute drive from Glenwood and offers many unique actvities.   When it comes to adventure in the Ouachita Mountains, you can’t do much better than a visit to Hot Springs, Arkansas. This mountain town has a deep history and is filled with natural wonders, including the famed thermal springs around which the town developed and that feed the 8 bath houses on Bathhouse Row. It’s also home to hiking trails and lakes; some of the best barbecue and fried pies around; and Hot Springs National Park, which is the nation’s oldest national park and also the place where you’ll find the springs that give the park and the town their names.  Oaklawn Casino offeres gambling and horse racing and Magic Springs is a very popular amusement park.   Garvan Woodland Gardens, the botanical garden of the University of Arkansas is also located in Hot Springs.