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"Location good. Site: one tent camp site. Which was Off to self. Had covered picnic table (all of which was positive to us) Power and water. Bathrooms; great."
"Super friendly staff,lots of trees, little store with ice cream. Nice game room with a pool table. Laundry room and a little workout room behind the store. Small fenced in playground and a huge pool."
$15 - $25 / night
"I elected to try Lake Catherine State Park, located just 10 miles outside of Hot Springs."
"grass around asphalt Good night sky viewingÂ
Squirrels ate from our handÂ
Saw ranger patrolling campground frequentlyÂ
Waste containers every other campsiteÂ
Metal picnic table on concrete slab "
$6 - $12 / night
"The bathrooms/showers were clean and decent. We had a nice primitive spot we were able to drive up to. They also have spots that you can park at and walk to. Electric spots as well."
"Traveled down about 1.4K miles to take in the surrounding areas in AR since my family is looking for our forever home and spent four days here⌠We must say that, with the excellent views and service provided"
"Stayed 2 nights in a basic one room cabin. Had a double bed and bunk bed. Heat /air and cable tv."
"It is about 20 min off the main highway. Things close up early here and once off main highway there really is nothing as you drive to the park."
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$12 - $79 / night
"Rustic, peaceful and quiet place. Friendly hosts and nice grounds. All level spots with good power and water. Great place to see the stars. Fresh eggs to boot!"
$15 - $375 / night
"Car camped at tent site to visit HSNP and trail ride. Staff were plentiful and friendly."
RangerStayed 2 nights in a basic one room cabin. Had a double bed and bunk bed. Heat /air and cable tv. They advertise WiFi but we didnât get good reception even though our cabin was very near the office/pool/bathroom. Clean and well kept. Porch swing, fire ring and water at the site. Friendly staff. Clean facilities. Pool is small. Dog play area and kids playground. Good location for exploring hot springs area.
LegendLet me just start this out by saying, selecting a spot in Arkansas you are overwhelmed with options. State parks flourish and individual campgrounds seem to be countless. When traveling to the Hot Springs area It was a toss up as to which location would bear suit my journey, not only as a campground but as a part of the adventure. I elected to try Lake Catherine State Park, located just 10 miles outside of Hot Springs.
What sold me on this site were the numerous hiking trails, but what surprised me when I arrived were the lakeside water rentals located on premise as well as the actual beach recreation area.
I arrived later in the day and quickly made my camp in the primitive tent area. These sites have no water or electric hook ups however a very nice restroom facilities within 100 yards. They also boast a playground for the kids, not the only of the site. I was greeted by other campers and the sense of community was high at this facility.
My campsite included a table and grill and was nearby a fire ring. The area was much flatter than many camp areas and made for a quick site selection. In the distance deer grazed as the sun was setting.
The next morning I ventured toward the marina and was excited to find they have numerous boats for any level of experience available. Larger units available for full or half day use and smaller units for full or half day along with by the hour.
Hiking trails were my next stop after learning of the various skill levels including ADA accessible, moderate and difficult.
In addition to primitive camping the park offers RV and non-primitive tent camping. Also available are Yurt and Cabin rentals.
Office contains limited food and beverage options as well as supplies for lake visitors and a full picnic area overlooking the beach. Bathrooms and washrooms are scattered throughout the park and are kept impeccably clean with high water pressure.
Cell signal was good even on the remote trails during my stay.
This is by far one of the nicest parks I have camped not only on this journey but on any. Staff was knowledgeable about the park and others of the state and very helpful.
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Easy 5 of 5 Bunnies. I will return!
LegendPROSÂ
Senior discountÂ
Reserved on-line 365 days prior to arrivingÂ
Site #68 allowed parking RV 12 feet from water edge which was fabulousÂ
Totally level siteÂ
Asphalt campsite padÂ
Pea gravel and grass around asphaltÂ
Good night sky viewingÂ
Squirrels ate from our handÂ
Saw ranger patrolling campground frequentlyÂ
Waste containers every other campsiteÂ
Metal picnic table on concrete slabÂ
One hook lantern poleÂ
Metal fire pit with cooking grateÂ
Pedestal BBQ grillÂ
Clean restroom/shower and adequate TP and hand soap. Women had 2 showers, 2 sinks, 3 toiletsÂ
Weekend campground nearly filled to capacityÂ
4 bars Verizon LTEÂ
Hike to waterfall a bit tricky, but worth the effortÂ
Hot Springs National Park 15 miles from campground; nice to watch the crowds from Superior Bathouse BreweryÂ
Free water from the springs next to the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center- must have your own containers to fillÂ
Enjoyed Red Oak Fillinâ Station so much we dined there twiceÂ
Diamond Head 19th Hole Restaurant, open to the public and very close to park entranceÂ
CONSÂ
Damn Canadian geese crap everywhereÂ
Fire pit was filled with oversized logs and once removed there was unburned charcoal and lots of ashÂ
Unable to move picnic tableÂ
Site#68 no shade what so everÂ
No privacy from other sitesÂ
Lots of speed boat and jet ski noise, even after sunsetÂ
Morning train noiseÂ
Power plant lights and humming noiseÂ
No security gate closure overnightÂ
No WIFI
GuideWe stayed here only as an overnight on our trip cross-country trip, but overall nice campground. It is about 20 min off the main highway. Things close up early here and once off main highway there really is nothing as you drive to the park. Make sure you come in with all of your supplies otherwise you will be driving back out a ways for groceries, supplies, etc. Everyone there was very friendly- families, seniors, etc. We were late check-ins and they were extremely accommodating by placing our paperwork on the check-in board for us. Even in the dark our site was easy to find. They offer RV, cabin rentals, and tent sites. We tent camp and the pad was of good size with a fire ring, picnic table and pea gravel. Most all of the tent sites are located with tree shade above them (note: not enough trees that you could hang hammocks or tarps though). There is a small pond that looked as though they allow family fishing in. "Grandpa's Griddle" is a small kitchen on site that they offer home-cooked breakfast to be purchased from in the morning. Mostly simple items: biscuits & gravy, breakfast sandwiches, eggs & bacon, etc. The restrooms / showers were all very clean. We did not go in to the National Park, but it looked very pretty from what we could see. The view of the mountains in the morning was very pretty to wake up to.
Pandemic note: Even though the pandemic was still going on (visited on 5/28/20-5/29/20), no one was really wearing masks here. We did since we were traveling but were the only ones I saw.
The photos are of the pond and some of the super cute vintage RVs that we saw there.
I would recommend staying here.
TravelerD26 Back-in full hook-ups, fire ring & picnic table. 2 nights - Memorial Day weekend. Good spot, close to bath rooms/shower house/cafe. Pretty level - just 1 leveling block was all we needed for our pop-up. Lots of amenities- cafe, fishing pond, small general store, playground and off leash dog area. Staff was very friendly. Escorted you to your spot and helped us back in. Shower house was always clean. Loved the dog park! We are just starting to travel with our 2 boxers and was so nice to have an area for them to run a bit. Cons - spots are very close, no privacy. Each spot has a very bright âporchâ light that is on until Midnight
TravelerSmall open Campground with no specific sites (Tent Only Area). There is a small lot nearby to park then you must walk everything in. This can be anything from right next to your car to a few hundred feet away depending on where you want to set up. Picnic tables, fire rings and campground grills located throughout but again nothing is marketed as far as site numbers. The area allows for up to six camp permits per night. Could be good for smaller groups. Itâs up away from the lake unlike the rest of the campgrounds in the park. There are restrooms nearby with flushing toilets and sinks. Also a playground is located close to the campsite. Overall it was clean but felt cramped among other campers and parking away from the tent made for multiple trips back and forth.
RangerAdorable charming park with lots of history and natural beauty like waterfalls. Friends had made camping and boat tour reservations about 6 months in advance, thatâs how nice and popular this area is! We got one of the super cute ârusticâ cabins, each one has different things like number of beds, dogs allowed, showers, kitchen setup, etc. so call ahead. Not too far from grocery which is always a plus when traveling with kiddos and multiple families.
ScoutI am quite fond of the state parks in Arkansas and this was a clean, quiet, beautiful and safe location near Hot Springs. I was very happy that I could also bring my dog. When I reached my campsite my booking tag was already there and there was some firewood placed on the fire pit for me already. I was only a minute walk from restroom facilities. I also found it was very easy to book last minute after receiving a recommendation from a local barista.
GuideStayed four nights. The slots were dispersed well and wooded. All the trees make it hard to back in. Also, my slot was on a hill, and we arrived after dark so I had to back a 30 foot trailer up a hill in the dark avoiding trees but if three 21 year old girls can do it itâs possible. The other sites werenât as bad, itâs hit or miss really. There were three areas, A B and C. They are divided by class, one is for bigger rigs and is right on the water near the dump station. All the slots are near the lake. There are wonderful trails and waterfalls to find. Pet friendly, good variety of trails with varying levels of accessibility, one even accommodates wheelchairs. There are two shower houses on each end of the park. There are hookups with or without sewage.
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