DeGray State Park Golf Course sits within DeGray Lake Resort State Park in the Ouachita Mountain foothills of southwest Arkansas, approximately seventy miles southwest of Little Rock near the town of Bismarck. Designed by Leon Howard and opened in the early 1970s as part of Arkansas's state park golf program, the course occupies rolling, wooded terrain characteristic of the region. The layout takes advantage of natural elevation changes and incorporates the area's native pine and hardwood forests, with DeGray Lake—a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir completed in 1972—providing scenic backdrop to several holes. The routing moves through varied topography, with holes playing across ridges and through valleys carved by the landscape. Water comes into play on multiple holes, both from lake views and smaller creeks that thread through the property. The design reflects the accessible, public-course philosophy common to state park facilities of its era, offering a straightforward test that emphasizes course management and accurate iron play rather than excessive length or severe hazards. As part of Arkansas's state park system, DeGray serves both resort guests staying at the park's lodge and local golfers from the surrounding region. The facility operates in conjunction with the broader recreational amenities at DeGray Lake, including camping, fishing, and water sports, making it a destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts seeking multiple activities in the Ouachita region.