Best Glamping near Arkansas River - Terry Lock and Dam

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Best Glamping Sites Near Arkansas River - Terry Lock and Dam (6)

    1. Little Rock North KOA

    21 Reviews
    Cammack Village, AR
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 758-4598

    "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."

    "Extremely nice staff. Super clean facilities. We arrived late, found our spot and went to bed. Didn’t get to enjoy the area."

    2. Lake Catherine State Park Campground

    83 Reviews
    Jones Mill, AR
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 844-4176

    $15 - $25 / night

    "PROS 

    Senior discount 

    Reserved on-line 365 days prior to arriving 

    Site #68 allowed parking RV 12 feet from water edge which was fabulous 

    Totally level site 

    Asphalt campsite pad 

    Pea gravel and"

    "Lake Catherine is a popular spot that’s on a first come first serve basis so arrive early. Most campsite have fire pits and grills. Nice space in between campsites."

    3. Little Rock AFB FamCamp

    2 Reviews
    Sherwood, AR
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 987-3365

    4. Camp Robinson RV Park

    1 Review
    North Little Rock, AR
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 212-5100

    5. Hot Springs National Park KOA

    22 Reviews
    Hot Springs, AR
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 624-5912

    "Would like to revisit without our dogs to check out the theme park nearby next time!"

    "Had a double bed and bunk bed. Heat /air and cable tv. They advertise WiFi but we didn’t get good reception even though our cabin was very near the office/pool/bathroom. Clean and well kept."

    6. JB's RV Park & Campground

    2 Reviews
    Malvern, AR
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 778-6050
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  • Napunani
    Jun. 26, 2022

    Lake Catherine State Park Campground

    Fabulous Water-Edge Campsite

    PROS 

    Senior discount 

    Reserved on-line 365 days prior to arriving 

    Site #68 allowed parking RV 12 feet from water edge which was fabulous 

    Totally level site 

    Asphalt campsite pad 

    Pea gravel and grass around asphalt 

    Good night sky viewing 

    Squirrels ate from our hand 

    Saw ranger patrolling campground frequently 

    Waste containers every other campsite 

    Metal picnic table on concrete slab 

    One hook lantern pole 

    Metal fire pit with cooking grate 

    Pedestal BBQ grill 

    Clean restroom/shower and adequate TP and hand soap. Women had 2 showers, 2 sinks, 3 toilets 

    Weekend campground nearly filled to capacity 

    4 bars Verizon LTE 

    Hike to waterfall a bit tricky, but worth the effort 

    Hot Springs National Park 15 miles from campground; nice to watch the crowds from Superior Bathouse Brewery 

    Free water from the springs next to the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center- must have your own containers to fill 

    Enjoyed Red Oak Fillin’ Station so much we dined there twice 

    Diamond Head 19th Hole Restaurant, open to the public and very close to park entrance 

    CONS 

    Damn Canadian geese crap everywhere 

    Fire pit was filled with oversized logs and once removed there was unburned charcoal and lots of ash 

    Unable to move picnic table 

    Site#68 no shade what so ever 

    No privacy from other sites 

    Lots of speed boat and jet ski noise, even after sunset 

    Morning train noise 

    Power plant lights and humming noise 

    No security gate closure overnight 

    No WIFI

  • Mason M.
    Apr. 21, 2022

    Hot Springs National Park KOA

    The Dogs’ first tent camp

    Easy to find and was a nice community spot. Would like to revisit without our dogs to check out the theme park nearby next time!

  • GoWhereYouAreDraw N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2018

    Lake Catherine State Park Campground

    Wonderful experience!

    Lake Catherine is a popular spot that’s on a first come first serve basis so arrive early. Most campsite have fire pits and grills. Nice space in between campsites.

    This campground is also home to some very intelligent raccoons who have adapted to campers being around. Be smart, they are not scared!! If you leave your food out they will get it.

    There is total shade over the swimming area after 2pm which makes for very enjoyable swimming.

  • Rachael H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 11, 2020

    Hot Springs National Park KOA

    Pleasant

    Stayed 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 didn’t 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.

  • S
    Nov. 26, 2021

    Lake Catherine State Park Campground

    Impressed!

    I 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.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 15, 2018

    Lake Catherine State Park Campground

    Camping on any terms tent, cabin, rv all with comforts and outdoor play

    Let 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.

    🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰

    Easy 5 of 5 Bunnies. I will return!

  • a
    Jul. 21, 2021

    Little Rock North KOA

    Trees! And a huge pool

    Very nice KOA. 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.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2022

    Lake Catherine State Park Campground

    Great site by the water

    We stayed in site 54 (w/e/s) that was right on the lake. We could walk to the dock right behind the site to fish, although did not have very good luck. I’m betting the fishing is better if you have a boat. We did not use the restrooms/bathhouse. This site is smaller but fit our 22’ trailer perfectly. We had our ebikes with us and road around a little, but the campground is not ideally set up for using them like we did at Petit Jean. We did have some pretty tall weeds that we wished would have been taken care of before we arrived, but not a deal breaker for sure. We hiked several trails that were challenging and beautiful. Close proximity to Hot Springs so spent one day there. If I had it to do over again, I would have skipped it. Casino close by for those folks so inclined. Wish we would have brought our kayaks🤨

  • Mats
    Apr. 24, 2022

    Hot Springs National Park KOA

    This is a nice campground, and I am normally not a KOA fan.

    Nestled in a forest in the hillsides just outside Hot Springs, this is a nice KOA.  The staff is friendly and the sites are, for KOA standards, spacious.  There is a fishing pond where kids got lots of little fish.  There is a pool (closed when we visited) and a grill that serves breakfast Friday through Sunday.  Overall a great campground!


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