Hobbs State Park & Conservation Area is a 12,056-acre (4,879 ha) Arkansas state park in Benton, Carroll, and Madison Counties. The park was bought in 1979 through a huge financial effort from Northwest Arkansas banks. The park, located just south of Beaver Lake, is open for year-round recreation, including 32.9 miles of hiking, mountain bike and equestrian trails. Hobbs State Park & Conservation Area also has several picnic areas, a shooting range, and primitive camping sites.