St. Francis Scenic Byway
Places to Visit

  • Bear Creek Lake (AR)

    This 625-acre lake area includes three campgrounds, two picnic areas, and one nature trail.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    The byway passes by Bear Creek Lake.
  • Delta Cultural Center

    Delta Cultural Center (AR)

    The Delta Cultural Center is a state tourist attraction centered around the theme of early Mississippi River life. The center features a historic setting with crafts, music and cultural demonstrations.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    The Delta Cultural Center is in Helena, the southern terminus of the byway.
  • Helena

    Helena (AR)

    Settlers began arriving in this area after being displaced by the 1812 New Madrid earthquake and the War of 1812.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Helena is at the southern end of the byway.

  • Helena Confederate Cemetery (AR)

    The Helena Confederate Cemetery was established in 1869 and includes about 73 named and 29 unnamed gravestones.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    The Confederate Cemetary is located in Helena, which is at the southern end of the byway.

  • Marianna (AR)

    Marianna, one of the oldest towns in the Arkansas Delta, was founded in 1820 by settlers from Alabama.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Marianna is the northern terminus of the byway.
  • St. Francis National Forest

    St. Francis National Forest (AR)

    Much of the 20,946-acre forest is located on Crowley's Ridge and covers areas in Lee and Phillips Counties of Arkansas. The forest takes its name from the St. Francis River which forms the eastern boundary.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    The byway passes through St. Francis National Forest.
  • St. Francis River

    St. Francis River (AR)

    Along the river are fishing camps, including the Harris Fishing Camp.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    The St. Francis River runs not far from the byway in most of the way, and right alongside it for a little ways.

  • Storm Creek Lake (AR)

    This 425-acre lake provides some great fishing.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    The byway passes by Storm Creek Lake.

  • West Helena (AR)

    West Helena evolved as an industrial extension of the City of Helena, located 5 miles east.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    The byway passes through West Helena on its way to Helena, its southern terminua.