Best Cabin Camping near Harrison, AR

Cabin accommodations near Harrison include diverse options for visitors seeking covered shelter in the Ozarks. Shady Oaks Campground provides cabin rentals with full amenities including electricity, indoor plumbing, and climate control systems. Most cabins contain basic furnishings with beds, tables, and seating areas, though specific layouts vary by property. As one visitor noted, "The cabins are beautiful. Plenty of room between sites. Camp hosts are amazing." Buffalo Point at Buffalo National River offers cabin rentals available March through November with water hookups and toilet facilities nearby.

Options range from rustic log structures to fully-furnished family-sized accommodations depending on location. Dogwood Springs Campground features cabins with private bathrooms and mini-kitchens, with one reviewer noting they were "well appointed and inviting." Most cabin properties allow pets, though specific restrictions may apply. Reservations are recommended, particularly during summer months and weekends. JB Trading Company features platform cabins with air conditioning units that effectively cool the space "within a few hours," according to visitor feedback.

Most cabins provide basic furniture but require guests to bring linens, pillows, towels, and personal items. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties, from full kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves to simple countertops with no cooking equipment. Several campgrounds maintain on-site stores for forgotten essentials. The store at JB Trading Company is described as "loaded with most everything you may need." Proximity to Harrison provides access to larger grocery stores for more substantial provisioning needs before arrival at more remote cabin locations.

Best Cabin Sites Near Harrison, Arkansas (60)

    1. Shady Oaks Campground & RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Marble Falls, AR
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 743-2343

    "They make you feel like you're family and they will even walk your dog for you if you need them to. Campground is very shady, quiet. Plenty of room between sites. Cabins are beautiful."

    "They offer a spacious dog park, which the dogs are currently playing at while I relax and take in nature."

    2. Dogwood Springs Campground

    10 Reviews
    Jasper, AR
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 446-2163

    "He went over the trails in the area & marked the ones I wanted to go to on a map - which was extremely helpful since I kept losing cell service/gps while driving."

    "My Drive to the campsite was beautiful. The new owners are extremely kind & accommodating.

    My cabin was perfect for my dog & I. I’m excited to see the updates to visit again."

    3. Ozark View RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Ridgedale, MO
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 715-0131

    $55 - $60 / night

    "Property is located off Hwy 65 but road traffic is not too loud. They are located 20 miles from the Branson strip but the drive is quick and it was nice to stay outside of the craziness."

    "Just a short distance from Branson or Eureka Springs, it’s the bomb!"

    4. Horseshoe Canyon Ranch

    9 Reviews
    Ponca, AR
    19 miles
    Website

    $5 - $245 / night

    "The ranch also has cabins and horseback rides. Check out their website for more info."

    "Car camp, hammock, tent camp, or rent one the cabins to enjoy the roaming goats and horses around the property. Infamously known in AR as one of the best climbing spots."

    5. JB Trading Co.

    4 Reviews
    Compton, AR
    15 miles

    $20 - $40 / night

    "The platform tents have electricity available in the tents, but thats about it. "

    "We stayed in the middle of July and the AC was turned off when we arrived but within a few hours the hut was completely cooled down which was awesome."

    6. Buffalo outdoor center

    6 Reviews
    Ponca, AR
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 861-5514

    $50 / night

    "This is a wonderful RV park.  Easy to find, park and setup.  Very large concrete pads to set up RV.  Very clean bathhouse/restroom.  "

    "This park is so unique. The view is amazing and it is quite literally on top of a mountain. Very clean restrooms and surprisingly good service for how remote it was."

    7. Bull Shoals-White River State Park

    26 Reviews
    Bull Shoals, AR
    30 miles
    Website

    "All of the campsites face white river and there’s plenty of space between sites to allow for some level of privacy. All the campsites are flat with nice concrete pads."

    "My friends have been trying to get us here for a few years and we finally made the drive. It did not disappoint! We shared a “buddy site” because we have tiny campers."

    8. Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River

    34 Reviews
    Cozahome, AR
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 449-4311

    $20 - $50 / night

    "Each site has parking, for car or RV all differing in length, and you walk behind the parking to an area with benches, picinic table, lantern hanger, and fire pit."

    "A number of sites are multi-level, meaning the picnic table may be on an elevated platform with steps for access."

    9. Lost Valley Canoe & Lodging

    3 Reviews
    Ponca, AR
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 861-5522

    $15 - $150 / night

    "Beautiful area near the Buffalo National River. Lost Valley Canoe & Lodging has a yurt, campsites, cabins with hot tubs on the deck, bunkhouse, showers, allows pets, and is family owned."

    10. Cooper Creek Resort

    11 Reviews
    Point Lookout, MO
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (417) 334-4871

    $38 - $53 / night

    "This is camping, not an RV park. Gravel roads and uneven RV spots with uneven picnic/fire pit areas. One or two trees between most campsites, but very open."

    "The campground itself is available to both RVs and tent campers, although they are shared spaces and with that comes a few challenges.  "

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Cabin Reviews near Harrison, AR

379 Reviews of 60 Harrison Campgrounds


  • Star L.
    Jul. 19, 2023

    Eureka Springs KOA

    Better than hotel and cat friendly

    No pets in yurts. Yes to Cats ❣️. My cats travel campgrounds and usually are outdoors but here I kept them in cabin because they would not like it outdoors. Cabins had AC but smelled like dust polish. Gorgeous forest views in the shower house. HOT water when shower is on Cold setting. Cold at hot. Cool affordable camp store. Nice people. Too much cinnamon spray in all indoor areas but not cabins. 24 hour rec room w AC and a wall of movies and games and books and cozy couch. Hurricane machine and fresh yummy donuts are not to be missed. My son is Big and found the camp cabin too crowded small and didn't like the leather beds even with our bedding on them. I found it cozy except the polish but couldn't open it up because we wanted the cats indoors here. Great porch swing, nice condition. Microwave and fridge. Friendly staff.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 31, 2020

    Tall Pines Resort

    Quaint Forest Feel

    Located in the Branson West area, the Tall Pines Campground welcomes visitors of all camping styles to their shaded sites with a variety of options to best suit every day camping needs. 

    For those coming to the area with their RV in tow options area available for both larger and smaller units with ample spacing between sites to allow for comfort. Tent campers are welcome at this campground with sites including both primitive and improved with amenities standard to the sites including fire rings, picnic tables and common spaces for activities such as pavilions, a pool, laundry facility, restrooms with hot showers and more!!! 

    An additional feature of this campground is that they offer small cabins on their lower levels of the camping loops. These are prefect for groups which do not choose one of the camping options or who are flying into the Branson airport which is only 12 miles away. This allows those who would like the outdoor feel and experience to enjoy this without having the urban features of the strip of Branson beating on their backdoor at a hotel. 

    Staff here are very welcoming and friendly. They often offer upgrades to those staying without additional charge when they are not busy or overly booked to encourage people to return on their next trip. This is even echoed in how they answer their phones, very professional and informative!! 

    The campground feels like an older campground, and not in a bad way. If lacks the overwhelming feel of being modern where everything is branded or looks like a commercial for another attraction. This one instead feels more like a home for the weekend where you can wake up and have your coffee with a neighbor or even just enjoy the sounds of the nature. Because most of the sites have enough distancing, especially on the back loops, you will have a lot more quiet during quiet hours than many of the more packed and close proximity campgrounds which worry more about cramming in campers than the experience itself. 

    The only downside in my personal opinion, the roadway through camp is in need of improvement. It is narrow at best in some areas and if you were attempting to navigate with a rig that was larger it could become problematic. This is mainly an issue in the rear of the campground and near the cabins, where you wouldn’t need to worry much about larger units. 

    **Tips: **

    • During busy season call in advance to book and see if there are any specials which you can bundle. 
    • Give a cabin a look, these are quaint but in my opinion have the best spacing and views. 
    • Don’t worry if you have forgotten something. From this campground you are very close to Branson West which has full services including groceries and if you need a last minute closer to camp option there is a Dollar General within less than half a mile of the entrance.  Additionally the office has some supplies.
  • J
    Sep. 3, 2023

    Denton Ferry RV Park & Cabin Rental

    Hot in summer

    This is probably an excellent site in spring or fall. However summertime is hot at the site because of the lack of shade trees. Site 15 is by the water and has a large area for dogs or family. There is a staircase down to the water next to site 8. The fishing is good. It’s a pet friendly site however if your dogs bark neighbors will complain. The manager is friendly. They do not have trash pick up service; you just take your trash to a dumpster at the end of the camp, which is not a big deal. No grill available but has picnic tables and fire ring. WI-FI aid very good.

  • Kenna P.
    Nov. 2, 2018

    Roaring River State Park Campground

    Great sites, great sights!

    Lots of river-side campsites, choice between wooded or open areas, pit latrines or flushies, and standard or electric sites. There are groop camping and cabins. Heated bathroom is available. On-site showers and laundry, RV Dump stations, and a store that offers fishing and camping gear, souveniers and a small selection of food. During the summer, swimming pool is open. Roaring River State Park is home to a Trout hatchery and the river is stocked each evening with trout for fishing the next morning. Sites have fire pits and picnic tables. Handicapped campers will find an accessible site with a large, flat concrete pad, accessible restrooms, and an accessible fishing area.

  • Malaney H.
    Sep. 16, 2018

    Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River

    A must!

    Buffalo national river is the first national river established in the US and let me tell you it's gorgeous!! There are many places to camp but we stayed at Buffalo Point. There are a few different loops to stay on, we stayed in A. Each site has parking, for car or RV all differing in length, and you walk behind the parking to an area with benches, picinic table, lantern hanger, and fire pit. The river is behind the sites and you can swim in it. I recommend swim shoes because its all rocks to get to it and entering in and out of the water. Behind A loop on the opposite side from the ramp before the curve in the river is a rope swing. Its across the river so you must be a strong swimmer to beat the current. The bathrooms are well kept and there is trash bins available. Pets are allowed too. The loop that we stayed in was first come first serve and there was a self pay station near the bathroom. If you are up early enough, you may see bald eagles flying around the river like we did!

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 31, 2020

    Branson KOA

    Highly appealing KOA

    This campground is one that is hands above the rest when it comes to upgrades and amenities. With that said it also is a bit higher in price point so when it comes to finding something in the area it is best to ask if you want or need the additional luxuries.

    Much like other KOA parks this one offers group activity spaces. A pool, playground, outdoor bbq area, group pavilions and an indoor gathering space are wonderful when available. However when we visited due to the slow roll out of openings due to the things going on in the world, these features were not available.

    So then it comes to looking at the more standard and basic services. There are campion options for all styles of camping including tent, RV and cabin campers. The RV areas are the majority of the space however ai was impressed by how many cabins and the size range of cabins they had on site.

    Tent camping is located toward the back of the property and was a bit lacking however the space provided was nice for spreading out and still having some covered areas for cooking and dining. There is a shared pavilion/kitchen shelter in this area which offers water and electricity. The tent pad areas are grassy and well maintained.

    All visitors have access to fire rings and picnic tables at their sites and trash pick up service is available daily.

    KOA offers those who can connect high speed WIFI and cable. As a tent camper the WiFi is great even though I can’t use the other. This helps me to find the best attractions in the area quickly and both upload or download content. The overall cell signal here wasn’t bad though so it just was an added boost bonus!!

    This campground has a small store area but is also located very close to the main areas of town for more complete shopping needs. They also have both a dump station and propane for those needing to fill or empty.

    I noticed that since they are close to the lake they had an option to rent a pontoon here as well, something I hadn’t seen at other parks in the area. This boat can be towed from the park to the lake and is equipped with a truck to pull it!!

    This campground has thought of pretty much everything!!!

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 1, 2020

    Branson Treehouse Cabin & RV Park

    Come For The Cabins...

    So when I look at this stop, I would say this, the cabins are a 5 the RV area is a 3.    The reason for this is the the RVs feel a bit crammed into the space in most areas.    The treehouse cabins and regular cabins however are exceptional and well thought.

    As typically a tent camper there wasn't anything special about that area and it did seem like it was the lower end of the property.  For $26 a night I was underwhelmed by the smaller spaces with fire rings and picnic tables.    If I was to invest in a location for the same price points there are others which set themselves apart in spacing.

    But like I said the cabins and treehouses are an experience you will not find elsewhere in this area.    They are fun and functional.  They are family friendly and have a little bit of excitement for everyone.   Each of the cabins and treehouses are themed, something which is reflected not only in their names but also their decor.   With that said however the themes make them more appealing to book so people book well in advance on most of these.   I suggest if you are interested in staying booking well in advance of your trip or come during a less busy season to ensure your last minute bookings.

    Cabins typically sleep 6 and have fireplaces and decks with great views of the forest.  They each have kitchens which enable you prepare a meal for your family or for those who do not wish to do so there is still a dining are for bringing food back from an adventure into Branson.

    The Treehouses are my person favorite because it isn't every day you can sleep in an African Safari treehouse or retreat to a couple's cabin in the treetops.    The themes with these are so specific and so unique and with each theme you find different styles of amenities within each.   For example the couples treehouse has a jetted tub for those special occasions and despite being for couples it sleeps 4 so you can still share this with another couple or bring the kids and maybe get away to a private space.    The Grist Mill has a jacuzzi on the porch with a view, which is amazing!!!  

    I basically fell in love with the cabins and treehouses if you cannot tell.   This place is worth investing in the higher priced accommodations to take advantage of their uniqueness.   Unlike many cabins which are nice places to stay just to go somewhere else these could easily be the destination all themselves.

  • N
    Nov. 13, 2023

    Wanderlust RV Park

    Wonderful Campground

    The campground is very convenient, off the Passion Play Road in Eureka Springs. We got a deluxe camping spot with its own deck, picnic table and smokeless fire pit. We were careful to get there by check-in time, as you are required to pull to the side of the entrance & hook up there until morning if you arrive late. Seeing some of these campsites, we can understand that policy, as many of them, including ours, has a steep drop off at the back of the parking area and it is really dark after sunset! The hosts were very nice, they have a great laundry/shower house. Hookups worked well, had good WiFi so we could watch our streaming tv at night. Will definitely come back to this park!

  • Kent A.
    Sep. 12, 2021

    Rocky Branch Campground

    Well Maintained, Friendly, Easy Lake Access

    We stayed in site 39, up the hill from the beach, very secluded site with lots of shade. The restroom was very nearby (not flush toilets). The man at the check-in booth was very friendly and helpful, as was the ranger. The upper part of the campground is more secluded, which is what we like. Good parking area, good concrete picnic table and fire ring.

    The showers were also very good. good pressure, temperature and decent privacy. We'll definitely go back.


Guide to Harrison

Cabin camping near Harrison, Arkansas provides shelter from Ozark weather conditions that can include sudden thunderstorms even during summer months. The region sits at elevations between 800-1,500 feet, creating distinct temperature variations between valley cabins and those perched on higher ridgelines. Winter cabin rentals often remain available when tent camping becomes impractical due to overnight temperatures that can drop below freezing from November through March.

What to do

Cave exploration: 1.5 miles from campsites. The Horseshoe Canyon Ranch area features accessible cave systems. "We found a cool cave at the far right end of the rock beach," reports one Buffalo Point visitor. Many cabins provide convenient access to these natural features.

Disc golf: No equipment needed. JB Trading Co. offers cabin rentals with outdoor recreation on-site. "They have disc golf holes set up, a basketball goal, and a 'hammock city' area in the middle of the primitive campsites," notes a reviewer who appreciated these amenities during their stay.

Wildlife viewing: Dawn and dusk optimal. Cabin campers report excellent wildlife sightings from their accommodations. According to a Buffalo Outdoor Center visitor, "We arrived on a Monday and there were quite a few boats passing (fishing)." Cabins positioned near water access points provide opportunities to observe river wildlife.

What campers like

Cabin winterization: Year-round comfort. Shady Oaks Campground & RV Park maintains cabins throughout all seasons. "We are open year round," states their seasonal information. One visitor mentioned, "My wife and I and our 3 children had a great time at the campground. Large playground, short nature trails, clean showers, nice folks that run the place."

Cabin privacy: Varied by location. Spacing between cabins differs significantly across properties. At Dogwood Springs Campground, a visitor observed the setup as "rustic and unpolished with regard to its setting," while noting, "We had an opportunity to peek into a cabin and we were very impressed with the set up, having a full bath and mini-kitchen."

Cabin accessibility: Roadway considerations. Road conditions affect cabin access, particularly during inclement weather. A Horseshoe Canyon Ranch visitor cautioned, "The road in is dirt and gravel," suggesting it might present challenges for certain vehicles. Most cabin properties maintain accessible roads, though winter conditions may require four-wheel drive.

What you should know

Cabin heating systems: Effectiveness varies. Heat sources range from electric baseboard units to propane furnaces. Platform cabins at JB Trading Co. feature climate control that works efficiently in varying conditions. "We stayed in one of the platform huts and it was extremely clean. We stayed in the middle of July and the AC was turned off when we arrived but within a few hours the hut was completely cooled down."

Cabin maintenance schedules: Check before booking. Some properties close cabins periodically for updates. Buffalo Point operates seasonally: "March 15 to November 14," according to their information. Maintenance issues can affect availability.

Cabin water systems: Potential limitations. Water pressure and temperature fluctuate across properties. A Bull Shoals-White River State Park visitor noted infrastructure variations: "The water spigot would not stop leaking—I reported it to the host and they said to call the visitor center."

Tips for camping with families

Playground proximity: Request specific cabins. Family-friendly accommodations often cluster near recreational areas. At Shady Oaks Campground, "Large playground, short nature trails, clean showers, nice folks that run the place," reports a family with three children.

Cabin sleeping arrangements: Bring supplemental bedding. Most cabins provide limited sleeping surfaces. While basic furnishings exist, supplemental accommodations for children often require planning. A Buffalo outdoor center visitor mentioned the importance of clarifying sleeping capacities: "The camp sites were fairly easy to get into. They also have pull thru sites."

Kitchen facilities: Confirm before arrival. Cooking equipment varies widely between cabin properties. At JB Trading Co., the store proves invaluable for families: "The store is also a plus and has just about everything you might need if you forgot anything."

Tips from RVers

Combined RV/cabin reservations: Group coordination. When traveling with multiple families using different accommodation types, Cooper Creek Resort offers solutions. "Great place to go if u want to vacation with someone that doesn't have a camper because of the cabins on property," notes a reviewer who appreciated this flexibility.

Cabin electrical systems: Power limitations. Most cabin electrical systems support basic devices but may overload with multiple high-draw appliances. One visitor cautioned about circuit limitations: "The campground has sites available for camper/RVs, tents, and also has six platform tents that you can rent to sleep at. The platform tents have electricity available in the tents, but that's about it."

Cabin spacing patterns: Research site maps. Some properties position cabins closely together while others provide separation. "All the sites are pretty much right next to the other spot. There is no privacy. You leave ur camper your basically on your neighbors spot," warned one candid reviewer about density at certain locations.

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