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DeGray Lake Resort State Park (near Bismarck): Arkansas’s resort state park lies on the north shore of DeGray Lake, a 13,800-acre water sports and fishing paradise in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. To enjoy the refreshing waters of this crystal lake, choose one of the park’s two, free sandy swimming beaches. Just minutes away are this resort park’s lakeshore campsites; island lodge, restaurant and day spa; golf course; and marina with a wide variety of boat rentals. Take Exit #78 off I-30 at Caddo Valley/Arkadelphia and go seven miles north on Scenic 7 Byway.