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Best Glamping near Hartford, AR

125 Reviews

Queen Wilhelmina State Park boasts elevated glamping accommodations atop Rich Mountain in the Ouachita National Forest, offering unique lodging experiences 13 miles from Mena, Arkansas. The park houses luxury glamping options with modern amenities including electric hookups, heating and air conditioning, and access to clean shower facilities. Mount Magazine State Park, approximately 35 miles from Hartford, features similar upscale outdoor accommodations with sweeping mountain vistas. These glamping sites provide private fire rings, picnic tables, and nearby restroom facilities while maintaining proximity to natural surroundings. The sites blend rustic charm with essential comforts, allowing guests to experience nature without sacrificing modern conveniences. One visitor noted, "The lodge is incredible with amazing mountain views, and just a gorgeous place to visit."

The mountaintop location of Queen Wilhelmina's glamping accommodations grants exceptional scenic vistas, particularly at sunset when colors filter down onto the mountainside below. Hiking trails connect directly from accommodation areas to the larger Ouachita Trail system, with Lover's Leap Trail offering particularly spectacular lookout points. Lake Fort Smith State Park provides waterfront glamping with boat-in access options and water recreation opportunities. Seasonal amenities include a mini train ride, mini golf course, and an ice cream shop operating from Memorial Day through Labor Day. According to a camper, "Beautiful vistas everywhere. The lodge and restaurant were nice. We hiked the Lover's Leap trail which was one mile and moderate with a nice lookout." Most locations require advance reservations, especially during summer months when these unique accommodations typically reach capacity.

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Best Glamping Sites Near Hartford, Arkansas (13)

    1. Queen Wilhelmina State Park — Queen Wihelmina State Park

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

    $23 / night

    "Trails are short but have nice views. Forest trail is overgrown once you leave the state park and go into the national forest."

    "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. Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) Equestrian Camp

    12 Reviews
    Hodgen, OK
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (918) 653-2991

    $15 - $40 / night

    "We stayed in the non-electric sites (North Shore loop). Campgrounds were incredibly peaceful and quiet."

    "They do have a quiet hour which is after 10pm. This is nice because there aren’t people partying all night long. There are tent spots and also RV."

    3. William O. Darby RV Community

    2 Reviews
    Barling, AR
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 242-0799

    $22 - $25 / night

    "Contacted owner late in the evening looking for a spot after a 9hour drive. This place had everything and the bathhouse was just like taking a shower at home!"

    4. Mount Magazine State Park Campground

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

    $35 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    5. Sallisaw-Fort Smith West KOA

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

    "Super clean bathrooms with granite counter and tile. Pleasant hosts. Quiet, just a bit of highway noise but not much. Pool, hot tub, jump pad, pond with rental boats, lots of kids games."

    "It’s far enough away to not have traffic noise. The sites are level, there is a pool, Propane, fishing pond, and camp store. Also hiking trails. Also some tent sites."

    6. Lake Fort Smith State Park Campground

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

    $23 - $163 / night

    "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."

    7. CMA Iron Mountain Cabins and Campground

    5 Reviews
    Mena, AR
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 389-6560

    $12 - $105 / night

    "I drive truck, always have a hard time getting in/out of places with a semi and usually end up not getting to camp. The main pavilion in the center of the grounds is HUGE!"

    "We set up near the multiple shower room and toilets on a hill near the facility. Unfortunately we got rained out hours later."

    8. KOA Mena/ Ouachita National Forest Journey

    3 Reviews
    Mena, AR
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 394-6099

    $25 - $60 / night

    "Owners and staff were great! Very clean, and a very beautiful camp ground! There is ice machine on site, and basic necessities available at the office store."

    "Very nice staff and close to Mena and Ouachita national park. Sewer hook ups on almost every site and a lot of trees and well shaded area, but little tight place and not well leveled."

    9. Cove Lake Complex

    11 Reviews
    Paris, AR
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 963-3076

    "Located at the base drive up to Mount Magazine this is a good back up to the state park campground."

    "There is swimming, boating, (stocked) fishing, hiking, and pretty drives. Absolutely beautiful lake surrounded by green that would be incredible in the fall!"

    10. Boondockers Landing

    2 Reviews
    Big Cedar, OK
    41 miles

    $30 / night

    "This is as near perfect as you can get!"

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  • Amelia S.
    Oct. 22, 2021

    Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) Equestrian Camp

    Gorgeous and Peaceful

    We stayed in the non-electric sites (North Shore loop). Campgrounds were incredibly peaceful and quiet. There is running water and bathrooms which were relatively clean.There was no campground host and nobody came to check our reservations, but it was not crowded so that could be why. There is a fishing dock and a trail that goes around the entire perimeter of the lake. Each site has a tent pad, picnic table, grill, lantern poles, fire pit, parking spot and small counter-like food prep area. The setting is absolutely beautiful with tall pines, rolling hills and a gorgeous lake. Saw a ton of wild turkeys and two cottonmouth snakes.

  • Ashley W.
    May. 1, 2019

    Cedar Lake (Oklahoma) Equestrian Camp

    My favorite!

    This campground is one of my all time favorites!! It has everything you want in a campground and more. Hiking here is definitely the best, because the views are amazing!! The campground is always really well kept as well which I appreciate. The campsite spots themselves are pretty big in size and are separated by trees and bushes. Feels very private. They do have a quiet hour which is after 10pm. This is nice because there aren’t people partying all night long. There are tent spots and also RV. We camped, so I’m not sure if th RV spots are set up for electricity. The lake nearby is great. We brought our kayaks and had so much fun hitting the lake in the morning. It does get busy as the day goes on, especially in the summer on the weekends. Hiking is great, and there are multiple good spots nearby. Again, go early to beat the crowds! Dogs are welcome but must be on leash. Vaulted toilets on site and a place to fill up your water! Can’t wait to come back.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Tom K.
    Jun. 24, 2018

    Cove Lake Complex

    Back up campground to Mount Magazine

    Located at the base drive up to Mount Magazine this is a good back up to the state park campground. It is a typical Arkansas campground but it does have decent bathrooms where you're not afraid to step into and has a camp host. It is based on a "lake" so beware of mosquitoes in the summer. We use it as a base to hike up to Mount Magazine as the trail crosses the road and heads up to the top of Mount Magazine state park. The trail is out of the ordinary for the region and takes you have some washouts and up the mountain. If it has been raining, beware and check your weather.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 20, 2020

    Mount Magazine State Park Campground

    Love It!

    If you are ever driving through Arkansas a trip to Mount Magazine State Park is a must. Mount Magazine is the state’s highest point topping out at 2,753 feet and delivers sweeping views of broad valleys, lakes, winding rivers, and distant mountains. The rugged rock outcroppings protrude from the densely wooded forests. What makes this park even more spectacularly beautiful is that it is surrounded by National Forest lands encompassing glorious acres of woods. 

    In the late 1800’s, the railroad made travel easier and people were drawn to the area for its cooler weather and awe-inspiring scenic beauty. Resort lodges and restaurants sprang up and the resort “Town of Mount Magazine” began. Soon a post office, parks, streets and a dance pavilion dotted the town. The town took a turn when drought, erosion, and the Great Depression brought the town to collapse. The 1934 Resettlement Act purchased all the private land on the mountain and was shortly transferred to the U.S. Forest Service. In the late 1930’s and 40’s, the Works Progress Administration built campgrounds, trails, cabins, and a lodge were constructed. A fire destroyed the lodge in 1971. In 1998, Arkansas State Parks entered into a cooperative agreement with the USDA Forest Service to develop Mount Magazine State Park. The lodge reopened in 2006 and graces the same beautiful setting as the original structure. 

    We found this park very relaxing which is kind of amazing because there is so much for outdoor enthusiasts to do making it hard to sit still. There are miles and miles of hiking trails, horseback riding, hang gliding launches, cycling, and some of the most dramatic locations for rock climbing and rappelling. The diverse mountain ecosystem offers amazing bird watching and wildlife viewing and provides habitat for over 90 species of butterflies. Many were brightening the woods when we were there. We were there at a time when wildflowers were blooming so the forest floor was lit up with color. The higher altitude and cooler weather on the mountain meant that trees had not leafed out yet but a look down in the valley was a stark contrast with trees fully leafed out. The park has a relatively small campground with a meek 18 sites with full hook-up (two of which are 50 amp). Campsites are well-spaced with gravel pads and patios with fire pits and picnic tables. We so enjoyed hanging around our campsite but for those that don’t camp you will be perfectly comfortable in the lodge or cabins. 

    The Lodge at Mount Magazine has breath-taking views and some rooms have spa tubs on their balconies to enjoy the view. Thirteen cabins dot the ridge line offering the same awesome views and Jacuzzi tub options on your balcony. At the lodge is The Skycrest Restaurant which is a nice treat for those not wanting to cook. We decided to have drinks one evening on the veranda enjoying the setting sun lighting the valley. The next day we popped in for lunch where $6 got a plate of open-face prime rib sandwich, mashed potatoes, salad, and squash casserole. Pretty good deal if you ask us. 

    This state park so worked for us. It was the combination of the reading in a quiet wooded campground, being able to go to the lodge for a drink, lunch and great view and spending hours walking in the woods. The park is a good 30 minutes drive from the nearest town so you may want to stock up so you can just relax on the mountain.

  • 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.

  • Chad K.
    May. 29, 2017

    Mount Magazine State Park Campground

    Still good....

    We made a return trip in the late fall to Mt Mag and ended up in the unofficial campground on the back side of the park.  The sites had a table and a fire pit along with a pit toilet.  Mt Mag has some amazing trails and view to explore.  The park also has a lodge if that is your thing that over looks the Arkansas valley below. The staff at the visitor center was friendly and helpful in directing us on which hikes to take in the area.  I would defiantly recommend making reservations if you want to stay in establish camp.

  • Lynn G.
    Sep. 30, 2017

    Cove Lake Complex

    Lovely lake

    One of many lovely campgrounds in the Ozarks and National Forests. There is swimming, boating, (stocked) fishing, hiking, and pretty drives. Absolutely beautiful lake surrounded by green that would be incredible in the fall!

    Yay: canoe rentals on site, lots to do in this park/campground but still feels in touch with nature,

    Nay: can be crowded, campsites are not spacious

    Surprise: really really good ice cream! Great sunrises.

Guide to Hartford

Camping options near Hartford, Arkansas range from modern campgrounds with full hookups to rustic tent sites in the Ouachita National Forest. Sites typically sit at elevations between 600-2,700 feet, creating temperature variations that can be 10-15 degrees cooler on mountaintops than in valleys. Winter temperatures frequently drop to the mid-teens at higher elevations, requiring appropriate cold-weather gear even during shoulder seasons.

What to do

Hiking the Ouachita Trail: Access trailheads directly from Mount Magazine State Park Campground where numerous trails connect to the broader system. "The hike up to the highest point in Arkansas is easy and family friendly for kids. Campground and bathhouse were well maintained and nice," notes Jeremy C. Mount Magazine sits at 2,753 feet, making it Arkansas' highest point.

Fishing and kayaking: The 425-acre lake at Cedar Lake offers excellent fishing and water recreation opportunities with designated swimming areas. "The lake nearby is great. We brought our kayaks and had so much fun hitting the lake in the morning. It does get busy as the day goes on, especially in the summer on weekends," shares Ashley W. The campground includes a fishing dock and a trail around the entire lake perimeter.

Winter camping experiences: Seasonal temperature drops create unique winter camping opportunities. "We had a break in the winter weather this week and took three days to explore the trails around Lake Ft. Smith. As only one of four campers, we had the place to ourselves save the park keepers making their rounds," reports Donna H. Winter camping provides solitude rarely found during peak seasons.

What campers like

Compact campgrounds with privacy: Many campers appreciate the layout of Cove Lake Complex despite its small size. "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," notes Taryn S. The campground features pit toilets that are "clean and well-maintained" according to reviews.

Level sites for easy setup: Finding level camping spots can be challenging in mountainous terrain, but certain campgrounds excel in this area. "The campsites are very well maintained and very level. Limited activities for younger children, but we enjoyed the hiking trails," mentions Mandi R. about Shadow Mountain Campground. Level sites minimize setup time and prevent gear from rolling or sliding during the night.

Yurt camping options: For those seeking yurt camping near Hartford, Arkansas, several campgrounds offer these structures as alternatives to traditional tents or cabins. "We took our first trip there Oct 4 & 5 2020 and really enjoyed it. The Lodge is very modern and the welcoming staff were very polite and helpful," shares Chris about their glamping experience. Yurt accommodations typically include beds, electricity, and heating for year-round comfort.

What you should know

Limited tent-specific sites: Some campgrounds prioritize RV camping over tent camping. "The campground is small with limited pads. Each site is close to the next and are generally occupied with RVs or camper trailers," explains Vanessa M. about Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Tent campers should reserve well in advance, particularly for weekend stays.

Seasonal amenities: Many recreational facilities operate only during peak season. "There is a mini golf course, ice cream shop and train ride - but they said it's only open from Memorial Day to Labor Day," notes Neil T. Always check current operating hours before planning activities around seasonal amenities.

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