Highway 7 Recreation Area

About

Overview Highway 7 is a small, popular scenic area adjacent to State Highway 7. A narrow wooded land spur provides the facilities and ennvironment picnickers enjoy throughout the warm and mild season. A group shelter is located inside the loop turn-around at the extreme west end of the area. The open and gradually sloping land near State Highway 7 provides two beach areas where visitors find relief from high summer temperatures. Recreation DeGray Lake hosts thousands of professional fishing tournaments, triathlons and it is one of the most popular swimming destinations in the region. The area is also ideal for boating and jet skiing. Facilities Hwy 7 Recreation Area is a day use area that features two swim beaches, playground, two restrooms, numerous picnic areas, and a reservation group use pavilion. To see USACE DeGray Lake Virtual Tour, click here Natural Features The pavilion is located at the end of a tree-covered peninsula. Highway 7 Recreation Area is known for the many black squirrels that call it home. Degray Lake encompasses 13,500 water acres, with 207 miles of shoreline and an average depth of 47 feet. Nearby Attractions The DeGray Lake State Resort Park lies on the northern shores of the lake, and kayaking tours, golf, tennis courts and a horseback riding trail are available.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• fuel station

  Shell

  4.0 mi

• grocery

  Brookshire's

  8.0 mi

• attraction

  Rosemary Adams Art Gallery

  8.4 mi

• recreation site

  Boat launch

  0.8 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Contact & access

• 729 Channel Road · Arkadelphia, AR 71923
• 870-246-5501