Der's Gold in Dem Der Hills

Southern Arkansas is more of an agricultural farming area, with fields of cotton and rice.  The lake areas are more treed.   There are trees growing out of the water and many dead tree stumps sticking out of the water, reminiscent of Louisiana's swamps.  The low-lying lakes have cypress trees too.   The lakes are not for waterskiing in some cases or swimming.  Some of the lakes have dangerous residents: alligators.  Whatever you choose to do in or around the water make sure you check with the local officials for safety precautions.

The South Eastern area of Arkansas, adjacent to the Mississippi river, is the area I personally liked best after the Northwest Arkansas area.   The Community of Lake Village was very nice.  There were several Campground s in the area.  There is also a Lake Chicot State Park and a Chicot County Park.   There are no trees standing in the water so it appears to be ok for swimming and waterskiing.   (Check with local officials on whether it's ok or not.)

The town of El Dorado has the best steak cook off once a year. Pay a fee to purchase steaks to eat that have been entered in the contest.   Many people come to this, so have your reservations make early as RV Parks fill up fast!

Along the Arkansas River in the Southern part of the state are several Corps of Eng. Parks.   One area that is nice is the Pendleton Bend area.  Park your RV adjacent to the river and have fun.  

One nice lake in the South West area is Millwood Lake.  It is about 45 minutes North of Texarkana.   It's a big lake great for fishing.   I've been told, but not confirmed, the lake has some alligators in it.   The lake also has many trees in it.  Around this lake are several nice Corps of Eng. Parks and a State Park.  It's a nice area so go visit.  

If you want to go diamond digging, try driving a little North East of Texarkana, to Murfreesboro.   Stay at the Crater of Diamonds State Park and you may find a diamond and you will pay for your whole trip!