Maumelle is northwest of Little Rock and on the other side of the Arkansas River. It's considered part of the Little Rock metropolitan area as well as a city in Pulaski County, AR. The city's population is just over 19,000 people. With assistance from the federal Urban Growth and New Community Development Act, Jess Odom founded the city.
Lake Willastein and Lake Valencia are recreational lakes in Maumelle where you can fish. Picnicking, hiking, and biking are other activities you can do at the lakes. You may want to visit the Maumelle Veterans Memorial, which is located at Lake Willastein. This city is home to one of the longest strips of wooded greenbelts for municipal bicycling trail systems as well.
Three miles east of Maumelle, you can walk across Big Dam Bridge, the second-longest pedestrian bridge in the U.S. It's 4,226 feet long and 14 feet wide. The bridge is 65 feet above the Arkansas River and Murray Lock and Dam. Pinnacle Mountain and Pinnacle Mountain State Park are two of the top attractions in Maumelle. The state park is 2,356 acres and offers plenty of hiking and biking opportunities. You can make the Pinnacle Mountain climb in the state park as well. Top-rated restaurants to visit in Maumelle include Southern Hibachi Express Maumelle, Cheers in Maumelle, and Smoke Shack Bar-B-Q.
Annual Frolic - Every year, the Historic Arkansas Museum in Little Rock hosts a Frolic event in which musicians fiddle and frolic. You can try your hand at several crafts, and ginger cake and cider are served during the event. The Annual Frolic takes place in December.
Maumelle Fest - An estimated 12,000 people attend the annual Maumelle Fest. Live music, food, and arts and crafts are available at the festival. You can expect the event to take place in early July.
Festival of Lights Walking Tour - In December, The Reserve at Hot Springs hosts the Festival of Lights Walking Tour. Beautiful light displays are set up at the Gilded Age mansion and gardens. After the walking tour, the staff offers you a hot beverage and a freshly baked Christmas cookie.
There are beautiful ancient thermal springs in Hot Springs National Park that you can visit. The park has 26 miles of hiking trails. Picnicking, biking, and fishing are other activities you can do at the park. If you want to soak in the waters, you can go to Buckstaff Bathhouse or Quapaw Bathhouse.
Pea Ridge National Military Park preserves the land where the Battle of Pea Ridge took place on March 7 and March 8, 1862. The Battle of Pea Ridge is considered the most pivotal battle on the west side of the Missouri River during the American Civil War. It helped the Union to gain control of key state Missouri, on the other side of the border. Pea Ridge National Military Park is on the northwest end of Arkansas.
Gateway Arch National Park, located in St. Louis, commemorates the starting point of America's expansion to the west. The Gateway Arch, a large monument, is located in the national park. The Old Courthouse is another notable landmark because Dred Scott's case for his freedom occurred here. A woman's right to vote case also took place at this courthouse. You can learn about the 19th-century judicial system at the Old Courthouse.
Petit Jean State Park is located on Petit Jean Mountain in Morrilton, AR. There are trails, monument trails, cabins, waterfalls, overlooks, and a lodge in the park. The lodge has 24 rooms, a gift shop, a restaurant, and meeting rooms. Boating opportunities are also available in Petit Jean State Park.
Lake Catherine State Park is on the southern shore of Lake Catherine. You can go camping, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, and fishing at Lake Catherine State Park. There is also a full-service marina where you can buy snacks, drinks, fuel, and bait. Twenty cabins are available in the park.
Lake Ouachita is the largest lake in Arkansas at 40,000 acres. Lake Ouachita State Park is on the eastern side of the lake, and the lake is surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest. You can go swimming, scuba diving, kayaking, boating, and fishing at the state park. Camping and renting a cabin are options if you would like to spend the night. Historic Three Sisters' Springs and Caddo Bend Trail are popular attractions in the area.
Junction Bridge - Junction Bridge is a pedestrian bridge over the Arkansas River in Little Rock. It has elevators for easy access. The bridge is 40 feet above the river and features a 350-foot lift span.
Testament: The Little Rock Nine Monument - This Civil Rights monument is in honor of Black American students who integrated Little Rock Central High School in 1957. Testament: The Little Rock Nine Monument is the first Civil Rights monument on a southern state's capitol grounds.
Arkansas Walk of Fame - In Hot Springs, there is a sidewalk of plaques that honor key people who were born in Arkansas or who have lived in Arkansas.
Downtown Riverside RV Park is close to nature activities and city life. It has access to two pedestrian bridges if you want to walk to a restaurant or an entertainment venue. The RV park has full hookups available.
Burns Park RV Park and Campground has an archery range, golf course, and amusement park. It also offers full hookups, heated showers, and restrooms. Burns Park RV Park and Campground is in Little Rock.
Amenities at Little Rock North/Jct. I-40 KOA in North Little Rock, AR, include a sauna, a pool, a horseshoe pit, a basketball court, and full hookups.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Maumelle, AR, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Maumelle?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Maumelle from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Maumelle?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
