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Petit Jean State Park and Lake Dardanelle State Park offer cabin accommodations within an hour's drive of Conway, Arkansas. The cabins at Petit Jean feature electricity, running water, and full bathroom facilities. Most units include basic kitchen setups with refrigerators and microwaves, while some offer more complete cooking arrangements. Sleeping accommodations typically consist of queen or double beds with additional sleeper sofas in family-sized units. Heating and air conditioning systems provide year-round comfort regardless of Arkansas weather conditions. "Clean bathrooms, friendly staff, and a small store with basics including wifi and laundry areas" are among the amenities noted by visitors at some cabin locations.
Rustic and deluxe cabin options are both available, depending on the location. Little Rock North KOA provides standardized cabin rentals with predictable amenities, while Sunset Farm Treehouses offers unique elevated cabin experiences with basic amenities like drinking water, showers and toilets. Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when occupancy rates peak. Pet policies vary significantly between properties - Petit Jean State Park, Little Rock North KOA, and Indian Lakes Resort permit pets in select cabin units, while Sunset Farm Treehouses prohibits pets entirely. A visitor noted that one location had "only one tent site but the couple that runs the KOA are super friendly" and mentioned amenities like a pool and ice cream shop.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Hot Springs National Park KOA and Little Rock North KOA cabins typically provide mattresses without bedding, requiring guests to supply sheets and pillows. Kitchen provisions vary widely - some units offer only basic microwave facilities while others include stovetops, refrigerators, and basic cookware. On-site camp stores at Petit Jean, Lake Dardanelle State Park, and several KOA locations stock essential items, though selection is limited and pricing tends to be premium compared to grocery stores. One review mentioned that "camp store is expensive" with examples like "2 Gatorades, hot dogs, buns and ketchup came to 13 dollars...and mustard was almost 6 dollars."
"Our first time in Petit Jean State Park and hopefully not our last! The area is so beautiful and the park is clean. We stayed in one of the yurts."
"PROS No reservation transaction fee
Senior discount
Quiet
Moveable metal picnic table on a concrete pad, pedestal BBQ grill, fire ring with cooking grate, and one hook lantern pole
Site 14 partially"
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $200 - $300 / night
Check Availability"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"
from $25 - $35 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $550 - $850 / night
Check Availability"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."
"The State Park systems in the US are some of our favorite places to find beautiful camping spots, but Lake Dardanelle State Park in Arkansas tops most of them all."
"The park is clean and decently maintained. Great welcome center with aquarium displays that are quite informative."
"This Campground is quiet, secluded jewel in Clinton, Arkansas. Tall trees everywhere you look. Every campsite is shaded. Perfectly spaced trees for the hammock lovers."
"Paved parking. Enjoying our stay. Bathrooms and showers nice enough."
from $18 - $50 / night
Check Availability"We stayed in the tini cabin because it was 98* out, and we were sun burnt from digging crystals."
"12 a night, full hookup potential AND you are walking distance to the mine!!! For $20 you can go spend the day diggin through dirt and finding crystals."
from $13 / night
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ScoutWe stayed in the tini cabin because it was 98* out, and we were sun burnt from digging crystals. It had an AC, shower, full bathroom, kitchen, TV, a charcoal grill with charcoal, and the camp host brought over fire wood with no charge.
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 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.
TravelerOur first time in Petit Jean State Park and hopefully not our last! The area is so beautiful and the park is clean. We stayed in one of the yurts. The kids enjoyed the geese right outside the door and at night, the deer came out only feet from the yurt. The yurt itself is was as expected. Only beds inside with one table, 4 chairs and a fan. It does have electricity inside but no water. Outside is a nice deck, propane stove, water faucet, fire ring, picnic table and bbq pit. It also has a canoe available for use with each yurt. The boathouse was not too far away and well maintained. There is a very nice pool on the grounds also. We really enjoyed the hiking trails.
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.
LegendPROS
No reservation transaction fee
Senior discount
Quiet
Moveable metal picnic table on a concrete pad, pedestal BBQ grill, fire ring with cooking grate, and one hook lantern pole
Site 14 partially shady
Good condition asphalt parking pad with gravel and grass surrounding
Good view of lake from Site 14
Sites well spaced
Campground A toilet/shower building clean and sufficiently stocked. Heated but not air conditioned.
Site 14 more than long enough for trailer and tow vehicle
Dark sky friendly as there are no street lights in Campground A
Very nice 6ft wide asphalt bike trail from Campground B to Mather Lodge
(approximately 1.75 miles) CCC Hike and Bike Trail
New Visitor Center built 2021
Beautiful CCC built Mather Lodge
(restaurant added in 2012)
Grass throughout campground mowed
Firewood sold in the yards of residences along State Road 154
CONS
Site 14 extremely unlevel side to side
No privacy from other campsites
No entrance security gate to the park or any campgrounds as State Road 154 cuts thru the park
No park ranger drive thrus
Mather Lodge Restaurant OK. Don't expect much from the menu or service but it has a full bar
3 of our 4 day stay there was a religious group prophetlytizing at the Park Visitor Center WIFI only at Lodge and Visitors Center
NO TMOBILE service
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 “porch” light that is on until Midnight
TravelerWe stayed a week at Petit Jean in one of their gorgeous cabins. It was a wonderful experience that I would highly recommend. The check-in and check-out was easy. Finding the cabin was easy with the directions and map we were given. They were clearly marked, with parking for two vehicles, as they were setup like a duplex. The cabin was beautiful and clean, inside and out. There was a large, heavy, all wood porch swing on each side. Relaxing in it was a peaceful experience, listening to the sounds of birds and the breeze through the tall pines. Inside it was all beautifully stained wood and roomy enough for two people, much like a hotel room, except for the cathedral ceiling. In fact, the setup was better than most hotel rooms we have stayed in. There was a mini-fridge with a small freezer, microwave, coffee pot(with coffee, cups, creamer, sugar, etc,) a Keurig, blow-dryer, iron, ironing board, and broom. It had all the toiletries: soap, shampoo, conditioner, tissue, cups. The open closet had plenty of shelving and hangers for clothing and bags. The bathroom was standard with water that quickly got hot for your bath or shower. There were two full size beds with comfortable mattresses, plenty of pillows and warm bedding, with a nightstand between. There were plugs to charge your phone and a landline. There was also a fireplace, however it was locked closed. The air unit in the room had cooling/heating that was easy to operate and sufficiently cool. We were near the highway, close to the lodge, but did not hear traffic while in the cabin. Parking at Mather Lodge is just like any other, with a short, easy walk to the entrance. Once inside, you pass the check-in desk, a small, well-stocked gift shop,(with something for every age,) an open meeting area and bar before reaching the restaurant. It is beautifully constructed from large logs stained and polished to a gleaming shine. From floor to ceiling, it is the epitome of rugged elegance. We ate breakfast and dinner exclusively at the lodge. The food was exemplary, every meal, cooked to perfection and delicious. The atmosphere was relaxing and we were never rushed or made to feel as if we overstayed our welcome. The service was fast, even when every table was occupied. The servers were friendly and attentive. We had only one server, one time that was"less than," maybe she was new, not sure, but we did not see her again. Tommy, Thomas, Jessie, Brad, Rebekah, and Lindsay were all so pleasant, always greeting us, even when they weren't our servers, remembering us and making us feel like family. The view of the gorge with it's tall trees and towering rock formations was incredible! There was a common area behind the lodge, just outside the restaurant with tables, chairs and benches for observing the gorge, taking photos, relaxing and socializing. You could walk right down to the edge of the huge flat rocks for photos with a stunning background. We spent every evening there, watching the exquisite sunsets. This place is a nature lovers paradise. There is a pool surrounded by loungers behind and to the side of the lodge. It was clean and well-kept with a small waterfall at one end. Thick thirsty towels are provided for your convenience. The grounds are beautifully maintained. We never saw or heard a mower but the grass was cut to perfection and there wasn't a single piece of litter in the entire park. At check-in we were given a map, brochure and weekly schedule of events/tours at the park. The map was very necessary for navigating around this extensive park of which the lodge area was only a small part. The brochure described the hikes and other available activities(such as climbing and repelling) with descriptions of what could be observed, length and difficulty levels. Trust the brochure! If it says strenuous, it is. Plan accordingly. There were four ranger guided tours the week we were there. We took two of them. They were genuinely interesting and pleasurable. Baron, our ranger, was exceedingly knowledgeable about the geology, animal and plant life and history of the area. Exceptionally so, for someone who was seemingly so young. He was attentive to the needs of those attending the tours, stopping to rest if necessary and moving a bit slower for us older folks. He was so affable and easy to talk with, it seemed as if we were old friends. Willing to spend extra time after the tours, talking with us, was an indication of how much he enjoyed his job. We were very appreciative of someone of his character and enjoyed spending time with him. He is the perfect model of what one would think a park ranger is and should be! Any hike can be taken unguided and there are plenty of them. In fact, we had plans to go outside the park on other hikes, but never made it off the property for those. We actually did not have enough time to do all we wanted to do within the park. If you are looking for a phenomenal vacation, this is the trip you should take!
RangerWe decided on Petit Jean State Park to be our first Arkansas camping experience and it did not disappoint! The area in and surrounding the park is absolutely stunning with amazing hiking opportunities. Waterfalls, rock outcroppings, flora and fauna… it’s all here! The site was surrounded by hardwood and pines and very private. Extremely pet friendly as well. We highly recommended staying here!
RangerBeautiful park with lots of space between spots and large green belt areas to enjoy. The hiking trails were fun and challenging with not many people and we hiked with our dogs. We stayed in a pull through site in Loop A, Spot 29 with full hookups. It had plenty of room for trailer and truck parking and was pretty level. There was no wifi or cell service for T-Mobile. We rode our bikes to the Visitor Center to access wifi and were able to get cell service at the Mather Lodge overlook. There is a really nice walking / bike trail from the campgrounds to the Mather Lodge. The park is well maintained with clean bathrooms and showers. Trash bins were located throughout the camping area. We will visit here again.
Cabin accommodations near Conway, Arkansas range from rustic to deluxe options with varying amenities and accessibility. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially from May through September when demand peaks. Arkansas summers can reach 90°F with high humidity, making air-conditioned cabins particularly valuable during warmer months.
Hiking trails: At Petit Jean State Park, the Cedar Falls trail offers rewarding waterfall views. "With a ton of trails, lodge, restaurant, and waterfalls it is a nature lovers dream," notes Andrew S., who recommends visiting "spring or fall for the view."
Fishing opportunities: Red River Trout Dock provides direct river access for anglers. "The fishing was great at the dock and the owners are some of the nicest people you will ever meet," shares Brian G., who returned for a second visit because his son "wanted to come back for his birthday weekend."
Swimming facilities: Several parks offer designated swimming areas. At Indian Lakes Resort, visitors enjoy "water slides & diving boards in the middle of the lake," according to Carson C., who found it to be "worth the commute from Little Rock."
Nature observation: Look for wildlife viewing opportunities across various cabin sites. At Lake Dardanelle State Park, visitors can explore the visitor center's educational displays. Michael B. notes the "great welcome center with aquarium displays that are quite informative."
Private bathing facilities: Many cabins feature individual bathroom setups. At Lake Dardanelle State Park, Rose Alice W. appreciated that "the shower/restrooms are air conditioned and spacious," adding that it was "all we could ask for."
Scenic water views: Select cabin sites offer direct lake or river views. At Petit Jean State Park, Jill B. secured "the highly desirable loop A" where she had "a beautiful view of the lake." She also noted it was "a plus to have full hookups including 50 amp service and sewer. So unusual for a state park."
Varied accommodation styles: Cabin options range from basic to luxury. Sunset Farm Treehouses offers unique elevated cabin experiences, providing a different perspective than standard accommodations.
Convenient locations: Several cabin sites provide strategic access to regional attractions. Ryan S. found Petit Jean State Park "a must for family camping," noting amenities like "Mather Lodge has an accommodating restaurant if needed. Plenty of trails for hiking. Pool, basketball and tennis courts. Marina with boats and kayaks."
Reservation requirements: Most cabin accommodations book quickly, especially during peak seasons. At Petit Jean State Park, Fred S. advises that some areas "Stays booked 93% of the year" and you'll need to reserve "at least a year out in A loop."
Temperature considerations: Arkansas heat can be intense, especially in summer. Mandi R. found Lake Dardanelle State Park well-suited for warm weather: "All the sites seem very level, shaded and well maintained... The lake is so close and beautiful! The sunset view is to die for!"
Site-specific limitations: Some cabin locations have particular constraints. Elise A. describes Petit Jean State Park as having "campsites were well-maintained, the bathroom facilities were clean," despite preferring more rustic settings, noting "me and my partner do not like fruit, fruit and frills. I'd rather be in the middle of the woods with out a bathroom in sight."
Utility variations: Power connections differ between sites. At Red River Trout Dock, Jared A. advises visitors to "bring an adapter" since "they do not have 30 amp service, only 50."
Playground access: Many cabin locations include dedicated children's play areas. At Choctaw campground, Natalie E. describes "tall trees everywhere you look. Every campsite is shaded. Perfectly spaced trees for the hammock lovers."
Activity planning: Consider seasonal schedules when booking with children. Shana D. recommends Dam Site Park for "kids enjoyed the stay" with "nice play grounds" though she noted tick concerns on some trails.
Cabin selection strategies: Choose sites based on proximity to facilities. Sondra M. found Petit Jean State Park "a great campground back in the trees. It was raining and we didn't get that wet due to the tree coverage."
Educational opportunities: Take advantage of nature programs and learning centers. Michael B. at Lake Dardanelle notes "great welcome center with aquarium displays that are quite informative" and "lots for families with swim beach and playground in addition to nature experiences."
Site leveling requirements: Be prepared for uneven terrain at some locations. At Hot Springs National Park KOA, Angie N. found their site was "pretty level - just 1 leveling block was all we needed for our pop-up."
Power connection options: Check for appropriate hookups before arrival. Jared A. specifically notes that Red River Trout Dock does "not have 30 amp service, only 50, so bring an adapter."
Site spacing considerations: Some locations place RVs closer together than others. At Hot Springs National Park KOA, Angie N. mentions "spots are very close, no privacy. Each spot has a very bright 'porch' light that is on until Midnight."
Entry logistics: Plan your arrival route carefully. Ryan S. cautions about Petit Jean State Park's B loop: "some sites are angled differently and there is no clear indication how you have to enter the loop to be able to access your site. It can create some frustration when trying to get set up."
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