Best Cabin Camping near Hartford, AR

Several cabin options exist near Hartford, Arkansas, with accommodations varying from rustic to modern. Queen Wilhelmina State Park offers cabins with views of the Ouachita Mountains, while Mount Magazine State Park features thirteen ridge-line cabins with spa tubs on private balconies. Most cabins include standard amenities such as electricity, heating and air conditioning, and basic furniture. A camper wrote, "The cabins are spacious, super clean, and have great A/C—perfect for relaxing after a day outside." Cedar Lake Equestrian Campground and Lake Wister State Park also provide cabin rentals with varying levels of amenities, though specific furnishing details differ by location.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. The Sallisaw-Fort Smith West KOA offers tiny home rentals and standard cabin options positioned around a fishing pond. One review mentioned, "They have cute looking cabins and the staff were very nice." Reservations are typically required well in advance, especially for popular locations like Mount Magazine, where campers report booking nearly a year ahead. Most cabins welcome pets, though policies vary by campground. Lake Fort Smith State Park Campground and Fort Smith-Alma RV Park maintain cabin rentals year-round, while some smaller facilities have seasonal availability.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from fully equipped to minimal, with some offering only outdoor fire pits or grills for cooking. On-site camp stores at locations like Sallisaw-Fort Smith West KOA provide basic supplies, firewood, and some grocery items. A reviewer noted that "the office also has a gameroom, pantry, and propane." Cabin guests should verify what supplies are provided before arrival, as amenities vary significantly between rustic forest service cabins and more developed state park accommodations.

Best Cabin Sites Near Hartford, Arkansas (23)

    1. Queen Wilhelmina State Park — Queen Wihelmina State Park

    17 Reviews
    Mena, AR
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 394-2863

    $23 / night

    "Park has a lodge, restaurant, mini golf, ice cream shop and a train. Would be a great place for families with kids. Trails are short but have nice views."

    "Driving through this part of Arkansas you can quickly get taken aback by the winding roads the ample beauty, but until you visit the campground and park you will only have a portion of the beauty of the"

    2. Long Lake Resort

    1 Review
    Poteau, OK
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 647-8140

    $35 - $40 / night

    "We stayed here in a duplex cabin and could just fish right out our back door. They have hiking trails and 2 private lakes."

    3. Victor Campground — Lake Wister State Park

    6 Reviews
    Wister, OK
    23 miles
    Website

    "Firewood available at the camp host site. Very nice lake views. Birdwatching is pretty good. Check out Spiro Mounds and Heavener Runestone, less than an hour's drive from Wister Lake."

    "However, our RV is 35 FT long and while it’s rated for this length it was a little difficult to back into, because of surrounding trees. the view was right on the water edge. sunrise and sunset was great"

    4. Cedar Lake Equestrian Campground

    6 Reviews
    Hodgen, OK
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 321-5202

    $10 - $23 / night

    "It was an easy drive from Dallas. We wanted to go to a campground with good hiking trails and a lake."

    "I’ve lived in OK for 30+ years and didn’t know of Cedar Lake in the Quachita mountains near Heavener, OK. It’s incredible!! Clean site, right in the national forest."

    5. Wards Campground — Lake Wister State Park

    3 Reviews
    Wister, OK
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 655-7756

    "We spend our last night in Wister State Park before heading home to Arkansas. The park ladies were the most informative by far. They told us where the best place to see the eagles and we did ."

    "doesnt have sewer connections most of the sites at Victor landing do have sewer connections as we as the sites on the island, but the traffic on the island is terrible, there is a splash pad at the park"

    6. Mount Magazine State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    Blue Mountain, AR
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 963-8502

    $35 / night

    "Nice shady spot with a picnic table, grill and fire pit. Was also a space for a tent. The picnic table had a few steps up to it."

    "Not a glamping campground, but beautiful peaceful change. Only 16 sites, with only 2, 50 amp sites. We were lucky enough to get one. Site is huge and private."

    7. Sallisaw-Fort Smith West KOA

    14 Reviews
    Sallisaw, OK
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 775-2792

    "We didn't get to use the playground area this visit as pool and hot tub were closed for the year."

    "Areas for the dogs some pads and a common area for dogs. Friendly staff. Highly recommend"

    8. Lake Fort Smith State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Chester, AR
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 369-2469

    $23 - $163 / night

    "The one thing you notice as you pull into this park is the updated facilities.  The state of Arkansas has put in a real effort to make the outdoor experience a nice as possible in their state parks."

    "This is a nice modern park on the shore of the man made Lake Fort Smith."

    9. Clear Creek - Ozark Lake (AR)

    5 Reviews
    Alma, AR
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 632-4882

    $16 - $75 / night

    "This park is located on the Arkansas River. There’s a boat ramp, so bring your boat and enjoy the beautiful Arkansas River. Pets are allowed, there is a leash law. Bring your own firewood."

    10. Fort Smith-Alma RV Park

    8 Reviews
    Alma, AR
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 632-2704

    "Was headed to Lake Fort Smith but area was booked so we stopped here and was pleased with our stay. Spaces are quite small but it has become the norm everywhere."

    "Small older park but full hookups were available in January. Staff personable service, laundry facilities adequate . Antenna Tv good , TMobile service good"

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Cabin Reviews near Hartford, AR

147 Reviews of 23 Hartford Campgrounds


  • Craig E.
    Oct. 7, 2023

    Sallisaw-Fort Smith West KOA

    First KOA experience!

    We didn't know what to expect. This place has absolutely everything you could need. Full Hookups, level sites (mostly gravel but level), shop with souvenirs and RV gadgets. The office also has a gameroom, pantry, and propane. We didn't get to use the playground area this visit as pool and hot tub were closed for the year. They also have normal cabin rental and tiny home rentals that were perfectly positioned around campground and fishing pond. My only complaint would be that the sites are really compact. Plenty of room for your RV but so close that you can hear and smell your neighbors. Nearby Walmart and restaurants were handy.

  • Christine N.
    Jul. 9, 2018

    Mount Magazine State Park Campground

    Quiet, shady

    We stayed at an RV site at Cameron Campground, #2. Nice shady spot with a picnic table, grill and fire pit. Was also a space for a tent. The picnic table had a few steps up to it.

    This site is at the entrance, we might have preferred something at the back. Everyone coming in or out drove by our spot. But the neighbors were all very quiet.

    The bathhouse had two showers, several toilets.

    Several signs up say beware of bears, but we didn't see any.

    We saw LOTS of deer.

    Be prepared for a long winding road up the mountain. It's not overly steep, but it takes a while to get ANYWHERE in this part of Arkansas.

    Went to Cove Lake (11 miles away, about a 20 minute drive) to fish, but didn't stay long, and didn't catch anything. Cove lake has camping but no hookups.

  • deb K.
    May. 2, 2022

    Mount Magazine State Park Campground

    A must see!

    Awesome Small Campground! What a gem! Not a glamping campground, but beautiful peaceful change. Only 16 sites, with only 2, 50 amp sites. We were lucky enough to get one. Site is huge and private. Has fire pit with grill, separate bbq, siting area and great hook ups. Bear proof refuge container on site as well. Half off if disabled! Site 3 wasn't completely level, but quick fix. Sights and hiking were breathtaking. No laundry, cable or wifi, but restrooms and showers were clean. Cell service was spotty. Gorgeous lodge with great overlooks and restaurant close by. A diamond in the rough.

  • Craig E.
    Apr. 21, 2024

    Fort Smith-Alma RV Park

    Quiet and clean

    Was headed to Lake Fort Smith but area was booked so we stopped here and was pleased with our stay. Spaces are quite small but it has become the norm everywhere. Site A2 had fire pit, grill, picnic table was pretty level even with gravel. Fishing pond, dog walk area, propane station all on property for reasonable rates. Bathouse was clean and stocked. Only complaint was these little red mites. I looked them up and they are harmless but they were numerous and made us uncomfortable. I was especially concerned for our 2 dogs. I believe this is an old KOA under private ownership. They have done a great job updating the place. Jules at the office was also very pleasant and helpful.

  • S
    Jul. 3, 2022

    Queen Wilhelmina State Park — Queen Wihelmina State Park

    Nice park for a night or two

    Really pretty area up in hills/mountains. Park has a lodge, restaurant, mini golf, ice cream shop and a train. Would be a great place for families with kids. Trails are short but have nice views. Forest trail is overgrown once you leave the state park and go into the national forest.

    Only downside is the sites are right next to each other and have odd configurations. Our site has a picnic table and grill behind the site and the fire pit in a separate area on the drivers side of the camper. Our next door neighbors fire pit is also right there but closer to our propane tanks (yikes).

    Those with dogs should be aware that we found quite a few ticks on our dog, us and in the camper.

  • Ryan S.
    May. 14, 2020

    Mount Magazine State Park Campground

    Mountaintop Gem

    Mount Magazine is a mountaintop oasis in NW AR. It is definitely NOT a family SP. It is structured for adults to enjoy a peaceful, tranquil, serene campground. The campground is small and has a typical setup with 30/50A, water, fire ring and picnic table. There are only 18 sites and are booked WELL in advance. We had to book our site almost a year in advance.

    There is not much to do in the campground. There is access to hiking trails and to Signal Hill (the highest point in AR). The lodge is gorgeous and the restaurant has a buffet on Friday nights that is very good. There was an annual yoga retreat the weekend we were there which crowded the lodge, but the cabins and lodge have beautiful views of the valley.

    Mt. Magazine is an amazing park (for adults), and make an effort to get there!

  • Tom K.
    Jun. 25, 2018

    Wards Campground — Lake Wister State Park

    Great small scale family spot

    This is a great spot to come with the family and enjoy the small Lake Wister. The area isn't very shaded and only has maybe 8-12 spots with shade so it could get warm during the summer months. The bathrooms don't have a shower and are little more than a cinder block building to utilize the facilities, but they are plumbed! The sites themselves are standard and decently spaced out. They come with a grill/ fire pit and a table. In my opinion there isn't much privacy since there isn't very much vegetation so be ready to know your neighbors.

  • Crystal C.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 30, 2021

    Queen Wilhelmina State Park — Queen Wihelmina State Park

    Beautiful vistas and some unique additional recreation features

    Driving through this part of Arkansas you can quickly get taken aback by the winding roads the ample beauty, but until you visit the campground and park you will only have a portion of the beauty of the region. High atop the mountain, with a near perfect view, you can see for miles and miles. 

    I visited this park arriving late in the evening, in perfect timing for a sunset which painted the sky with colors that filtered down onto the mountainside below. A dense fog began to roll in and it seemed magical. 

    Typically I am not as taken aback as I was by this park but its views and shaded campsites complimented each other so well it made for the perfect evening. 

    Not needing for electricity I opted for one of the tent sites, which includes a large tent pad, large parking space and standard amenities such as picnic table, lantern hook, fire ring and grill. However unlike many primitive sites, this site did also include water. Site pricing was about $20. 

    Bear warnings abound, but there are no bear boxes, and upon checking in the desk attendant mentioned that they don’t often see them but to proceed with caution in regards to food. She also noted that in her lifetime she had never encountered a bear on the trails and would instead be aware of snakes. 

    The campground is only one of the many features with others including a lodge with a restaurant open each evening until 9 p.m. A narrow gauge train, large enough for the entire family to ride on the 2 mile track and mini golf are available seasonally. Plenty of hiking is available both in park, where there are 3 trails, and just outside where you can find the much larger trail system which runs for some 200 miles through Oklahoma and Arkansas. 

    Cell Signal With AT&T- 1 Bar at campsites but 2 bars in lobby area if you are in need of making a call in case of an emergency. 

    All in all I would put this campground on the top of my Arkansas list for the beauty of drive and sunset location, however the sites themselves despite being very nice were average for a state park in the region.

  • Taryn S.
    Jul. 25, 2024

    Cove Lake Complex

    Hidden gem in the Ozarks

    Fantastic smaller campground minutes from Mount Magazine. It seems to be overshadowed by much larger, better known places like Devils Den, so it's fairly quiet even when it's 'busy.' We also learned that it has new management as of this year (2024), a young family that's extremely hands-on.

    We stayed as a group (three families with 7 kiddos total, ranging from 6-15), across two adjacent sites: 1 & 3. You could see the lake from our sites, but they don't sit right over the lake like some do. With so many kids in our group, we actually wanted that. Sites are extremely spacious and well spaced from each other, and would feel even more private later in the season when the trees are full. Bathrooms are simple pit toilets, but clean and well-maintained. 

    Boat rentals right onsite, concessions, even a small beach area! We will 100% be back. No cell service whatsoever with Verizon.


Guide to Hartford

Discover the charm of cabin camping near Hartford, Arkansas, where you can immerse yourself in nature while enjoying comfortable accommodations.

Explore Scenic Trails and Outdoor Adventures

  • The Cedar Lake Equestrian Campground offers a beautiful two-mile trail around the lake, perfect for hiking and enjoying the natural terrain.
  • At Long Lake Resort, you can fish right from your cabin's back door and explore hiking trails that wind through stunning landscapes.
  • CMA Iron Mountain Cabins and Campground provides easy access to the Wolf Pen Gap trail system, ideal for those looking to hike and explore the Ouachita Mountains.

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