Millwood State Park
Millwood Lake sits near the edge of the alligator's range in southwest Arkansas, and the park's shoreline trails and boat launches are the best bet for a sighting, most likely in the warmer months. Gators are less dense here than in Gulf coast states, so treat any sighting as a bonus rather than a guarantee. Keep well back from the shoreline and never approach a gator for a photo. The lake is popular for fishing, so boaters should give any gator on the water plenty of room.
Know before you go
| Fee | Check operator site |
|---|---|
| Parking | Lot at the park entrance near Ashdown |
| Water | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Access | Shoreline trails and boat launches on Millwood Lake |
| Surface | — |
| Hours | — |
| Operator | Arkansas State Parks |
| Website | arkansasstateparks.com/parks/millwood-state-park |
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Hand-curated by Gator Atlas from public park and refuge operator information, not pulled from a database.
Last verified: July 21, 2026. See our methodology for how we check listings.