Wickes, AR

ZIP code 71973 serves the rural community of Wickes in Polk County, southwestern Arkansas, in the Ouachita region. Its most prominent landmark is Cossatot River State Park–Natural Area, known for its rugged river, rapids, cascades, and wooded trails. The park’s visitor center, near Wickes along U.S. Highway 278, features exhibits and information about the area’s natural and cultural history.