Dogpatch USA was a commercial success in its early years. Investors tried to parlay that success into a sister park, "Marble Falls," planned with a ski resort and convention center. The venture failed and led to the park's closure in 1993. The property then fell into disrepair.

What is going on with Dogpatch USA?

Abandoned Arkansas theme park Dogpatch USA will become a nature center, state panel told. by Doug Thompson | September 30, 2021 at 11:55 a.m. The abandoned Dogpatch USA theme park will become Marble Falls Nature Park, a project led by the founder of Bass Pro Shops, a state commission was told Tuesday.

Can you tour Dogpatch USA?

Dogpatch has reopened for tours! Dogpatch USA is an abandoned theme park located on State Highway 7 between the cities of Harrison and Jasper in Arkansas, an area known today as Marble Falls.