Best Glamping near Havana, AR

Mount Magazine State Park provides luxury glamping options that combine the natural beauty of Arkansas's highest peak with upscale amenities. The park features distinctive accommodation options including yurts and premium canvas structures, all positioned to maximize the stunning mountaintop views. Glamping sites include electricity, comfortable beds, and access to modern bathroom facilities with showers. The resort-style glamping experience complements the park's impressive lodge and restaurant, allowing visitors to enjoy nature without sacrificing comfort. Mount Nebo State Park, located nearby, also offers yurt accommodations for those seeking boutique camping experiences. One guest shared, "The experience begins with the climb: the road winds up and around the bends and crooks of the mountain. The camping spaces are large and accommodating, but the views ARE the reason to experience this park! They are simply delicious!"

Visitors to these glamping destinations enjoy access to over 15 miles of hiking trails with varying difficulty levels, including the trail to Signal Hill, Arkansas's highest point at 2,753 feet. Safari tent and yurt guests can explore the diverse mountain ecosystem that supports more than 90 butterfly species and abundant wildlife. The Skycrest Restaurant at Mount Magazine Lodge provides dining options, with one visitor noting, "We decided to have drinks one evening on the veranda enjoying the setting sun lighting the valley." Rock climbing, rappelling, and hang gliding are popular activities for adventure seekers staying at these glamping sites. During fall months, the area transforms with spectacular foliage, making it a prime destination for photographers. Reservations are essential, with most glamping sites booking up to a year in advance due to limited availability and high demand.

Best Glamping Sites Near Havana, Arkansas (21)

    1. Mount Magazine State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    Blue Mountain, AR
    8 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."

    2. Mount Nebo State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Dardanelle, AR
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 229-3655

    "The “Rim Trail” is just that…a 3 1/2 mile trail running the top rim of the mountain, with long views."

    "It was such a nice campsite and the staff was super helpful. The views were amazing. The drive up the mountain is seriously windy though, so be cautious."

    3. Cove Lake Complex

    11 Reviews
    Paris, AR
    10 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!"

    4. Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park

    105 Reviews
    Adona, AR
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 727-5441

    $25 - $40 / night

    "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"

    "We stayed in Loop C and I felt a little too secluded. The sites in C & D appeared to be a little smaller. I noticed several sites in B & C were uneven from roots pushing the asphalt up."

    6. Lake Ouachita State Park Campground

    47 Reviews
    Mountain Pine, AR
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 287-2757

    "There is a loop on a peninsula that are reserved for walking in your gear to a tent site. These sites have GREAT views of the lake."

    "Camping in the state park of lake ouachita in a tent. never. been. better. was on site T04 for tents and basically sites t01-t11(maybe 12) are on a small peninsula with the lake on both sides. you can"

    7. White Rock Mountain Recreation Area

    26 Reviews
    Combs, AR
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 369-4128

    $15 - $215 / night

    "Nice fire pit/ pit toilet/ water pump access. There is a house where the campsite host family lives. They were amazing and helped up navigate the area and plan our adventures."

    "I was impressed from the moment we arrived. The drive up was slow going with a narrow rutted out road but overall not bad. The staff was great and they deliver your wood to your campsite."

    8. Byrd's Adventure Center

    16 Reviews
    St. Paul, AR
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 667-4066

    $10 - $22 / night

    "The employees are ALWAYS friendly and helpful, campsites are well put together, a bathroom and showers are on site. This is one of the best campgrounds in Arkansas. Dog friendly"

    "There are a ton of trails to explore. They have a store and restaurant on site. The trip out there is amazing. They own 800 acres and have a ton of off-road trails for all."

    9. COE Lake Ouachita Little Fir Campground

    5 Reviews
    Story, AR
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 767-2101

    $20 / night

    "Beautiful location and you can park your RV or pitch your tent right by the lake. Is a bit remote so I recommend that you make sure you have everything you need before you head out this way."

    "Quiet and beautiful right on Lake Ouachita."

    10. Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita

    10 Reviews
    Royal, AR
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 767-2101

    $50 / night

    "There are no water hook-ups at the sites. only electric. The cell signal on the “down the hill” portion of the campground is pretty non-existent."

    "On the lake and perfect for canoeing, but close to Hot Slrings if you want to tour the bathhouses or Dane the night away at the hotel."

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Glamping Reviews near Havana, AR

315 Reviews of 21 Havana Campgrounds


  • LaRee S.
    May. 3, 2022

    Epona Place Ranch

    Unicorn Magic!

    Wow!!! What a magical experience! We arrived at EponaPlace and Rene was incredibly welcoming and introduced us to the farm dogs that keep guests and horses safe and sound! There are several parking options, and we opted to park up by the house so we could enjoy the tent glampers'"secret trail" every chance we got. 

    Enjoy packing light when visiting Epona- the bed is comfortable, the pillows are snuggable, and there is plenty of space to spread out. There is a bug net around the bed as well for an extra layer of security and luxury. There are fairy lights inside the tent that you can turn on at night so you can forgo the indoor headlamp too. There is definitely wildlife outside the tent at night, and it was very nice feeling safe and secure in the tent. 

    The commons area is very cute and well stocked. Possibly the most luxurious bath house I've ever encountered- it's air conditioned, has plumbing, and running hot water! There is also a mini fridge, a coffee maker, and tea to share. Outside, there is a grill, comfortable cushions, and crystals plucked from the land everywhere. If you enjoy porch-sittin', this is the perfect porch. After all, this is the south. 

    Just beyond the commons, through Hummingbird Way(yes, we saw hummingbirds!!), Rene has an extensive collection of ball gowns in a small cottage. You could spend hours picking out and trying gowns and flower crowns before a sunset encounter with a unicorn! There are also knight and dragon costumes, if sparkly dresses aren't your thing:) While this isn't a place suited for young children, the unicorn experience is so completely magical. My ten year old daughter gasped when Rene led out a real-life unicorn at sunset. Rene was incredibly patient and warm, and led both princess and unicorn through the process of meeting each other and posing for photos. It's worth every penny! I'll definitely be back sans kid to get the princess/unicorn experience myself! 

    You can spend the day crystal hunting on property(no digging!), or ask Rene for directions to the nearest free crystal mine! We picked up a few chunks of quartz to bring home with us- a lovely keepsake of our stay at EponaPlace. There is lots of room to explore on property, and the farm dogs are sure to accompany you on your adventure. Don't worry, they are as sweet as pie and are such good company.

  • Lacee G.
    May. 29, 2020

    Lake Ouachita State Park Campground

    Gorgeous views but close and windy

    This state park sits on one of the prettiest and clearest lakes in the state of Arkansas. The area that I will be focusing on is the primitive tent sites. There is a loop on a peninsula that are reserved for walking in your gear to a tent site. These sites have GREAT views of the lake. A few of the sites even have access to the water for swimming, fishing, or putting in your kayak. 

    The sites are pretty close together and not very level. The more level sites are in the loop nearest the parking area. There are two shared water spigots. One near the parking area and one near the end of the peninsula. There is no electricity at these sites. The two best sites, in my opinion, are sites 7, 8, and 9. They have great access to the water and wonderful views of the lake. If you decide to camp here be warned that the sites are not very large. We typically bring a canopy for our outdoor kitchen, these sites are not large enough for a big canopy. Also, this lake tends to be very windy. There are trees around the sites, but the fire pits on sites 7-9 are very exposed. This poses are problem when trying to build a fire. 

    There are plenty of activities to do while visiting this SP. Some of the activities may still be suspended due to Covid 19. In July they have a boat tour that costs $10 per person. They take you out to "Bird Island" to see the purple martins. It's a neat tour. There are also plenty of hiking trails, swimming, fishing, and other typical state park activities. You can't go wrong with the views here, but there are some things to consider.

  • Napunani
    Dec. 1, 2023

    Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park

    One of Arkansas' Finest

    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 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

  • 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.

  • Erika R.
    Jun. 6, 2018

    Lake Ouachita State Park Campground

    perfection in the form of camping

    Camping in the state park of lake ouachita in a tent. never. been. better. was on site T04 for tents and basically sites t01-t11(maybe 12) are on a small peninsula with the lake on both sides. you can go swimming in the lake right off the back of your campsite. they have charcoal grills at each site as well as a fire pit that has a grill over itnfor cooking things over the fire. there is a concrete pad with a picnic table as well as a separate pad on compacted dirt for your tent and then plenty of space in your campsite for other things. you can’t beat the views. the bathrooms are the cleanest an moat upsated Ive seen in a camp ground (and I’ve worked in one) and the showers are great. never felt afraid of wild animals roaming the sites while walking to the bathroom in the dark or anything. the staff in the office is friendly. they offer boat rentals for cheap as well as expeditions to partake in. theres also camper and rv sites and cabIns available, a marina to bring your boat, and fun activities for kids! theres a few different trails to hike around the campground. we went on a moderate 4 mile hike and walked to the trailhead from the campsIte. a great hike with awesome views of the lake and you dont have to drive to the trailhead! couldn’t recommend this place enough!

  • C
    Aug. 4, 2018

    White Rock Mountain Recreation Area

    GREAT EXPERIENCE!

    This campsite has some of the prettiest views in the Ozark national forest. We stayed in a basic tent site and had no issues. Nice fire pit/ pit toilet/ water pump access. There is a house where the campsite host family lives. They were amazing and helped up navigate the area and plan our adventures. They have trail maps and firewood for sale, and are always willing to help.

    The drive up to this campsite was a slight challenge. I would recommend an SUV or other tall vehicle with 4 wheel drive. The twisty, steep, narrow dirt road makes for quite an adventure. It has many large rocks in the road and the decently sized potholes. I scraped the bottom of my little car quite a bit on the way up.

  • 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.

  • Dave V.
    Dec. 27, 2018

    Mount Nebo State Park Campground

    Long, unobstructed views and refreshing breezes

    CAMPGROUND REVIEW:: Mount Nebo State Park, Arkansas https://www.arkansasstateparks.com/parks/mount-nebo-state-park

    Turning off I-40 at Exit 88, Mount Nebo is viewed less than 10 miles southwest…a stand-alone mountain.

    At the base of the climb, signs posted numerous times, “Crooked and Steep, no trailers over 24 ft”. I have driven up a lot of steep and twisty mountain roads, and these warnings are to be heeded. Grades are up to 18%.

    The State Park rests up its summit.constructed by the CCC, many of their stonework craftsmanship can be seen in the buildings and trail system.

    The “Rim Trail” is just that…a 3 1/2 mile trail running the top rim of the mountain, with long views. There are two distinct areas of the “Rim Trail” that can be driven to…to capture those special photos…Sunset Point and Sunrise Circle.

    Different sections of the Rim Trail range from easy to moderate to strenuous. They are marked. Bicycles are not permitted on the Rim Trail but are permitted on other trails as are horses. So know and exercise proper trail etiquette.

    There are bear in this area, and precautions are taken by the park. Park staff informed us of numerous venomous reptilian, too…so be aware on the trails, or if you choose to wander off them.

    A large rentable enclosed stone pavilion sits on the end of the mount, between Site 17 and the pool. Yes, a very nice pool (separate daily or annual fee). A standard picnic pavilion also sits out front of the larger stone pavilion beside public parking area.

    The beautiful Visitor Center is deeper into the park to the right. You can sit on its back porch and look out over the valley. There are numerous cabins that are available for rental…and appear very inviting.

    When you crest the top of the mountain, the camping area is directly to the right, as are the pavilions and pool. Cabins dot the summit, but private residences are interspersed among them. As mentioned, the Visitors Center is further up the road to the right…on the right.

    Being on an 1800 ft elevation summit, surrounded by valley…its quiet and enjoys a constant breeze. Enjoying blue skies, the shade trees are appreciated in the camping area.

    On a Wednesday, the 1st of August, we had our pick of beautiful and spacious sights. Very few campers on this day. So we chose site 17, directly on the Rim with unimpeded long views and unobstructed breezes. It was a toss-up between 16 and 17 …even 14 is directly on the Rim. $22 + tax a night.

    Each of these sites had separate electric, water spigot, fire pit, standing grill, picnic table and lantern post. Metal bear cabinets and resistant trash receptacles were clustered conveniently among the campsites. Though I was surprised they didn’t have timber outlined leveled tent areas. In fact, you need to be somewhat creative in locating a level tent spot.

    Restrooms are clean and stocked. The pool showerhouse has but one shower a piece for men and women. The entire park is well-maintained and clean.

    Overall, a very enjoyable and relaxing campground.

  • Justin M.
    Feb. 5, 2020

    Crystal Ridge RV Park at Ron Coleman Mine

    I’m all about value and experience and this place serves both.

    $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. I don’t think everyone has the luck we had but we came after a rain and cleaned up. Hundred bucks in gems. Ok bathrooms and laundry... serves the purpose you’d expect from a $12 a night place. The REAL draw here is the mine and we had a blast! I do recommend. We took the spot up top the hill [upper left corner] and found crystals in our campsite around the fire pit :)))


Guide to Havana

Mount Magazine State Park, Arkansas's highest point at 2,753 feet, offers glamping close to Havana, Arkansas in a unique mountain ecosystem. The road to the summit features steep grades and tight switchbacks, requiring caution for vehicles. Campgrounds in this region typically experience temperature drops 10-15 degrees cooler than surrounding lowlands, making it essential to pack additional layers even during summer months.

What to do

Hiking with diverse difficulty levels: At Mount Nebo State Park, trails range from easy to challenging with elevation changes. "The trails in Nebo are a little rough. The map says easy... I think that is if you are an expert hiker. There were some steep points and going down various rock trails," notes Jackie F.

Mountain biking on dedicated trails: The region features dedicated bike paths at several parks. "Amazing bike trails. Electric and water at most sites excluding walk-in primitive tent sites," reports Kellie S. about Mount Nebo State Park.

Wildlife observation opportunities: The mountain ecosystem supports diverse wildlife. "We were able to listen to a Barred Owl before going to sleep, mature pine trees giving a lot of shade," shares Greg D. about Cove Lake Complex.

Water recreation options: Lakes and waterways provide swimming and boating. "We stayed in our camper, but there is a beautiful lodge and a good restaurant here as well. The hike up to the highest point in Arkansas is easy and family friendly for kids," explains Jeremy C.

What campers like

Secluded tent sites with privacy: Many campers appreciate the secluded nature of mountaintop camping. "The campsites were walk up, which was mildly inconvenient at first, but ultimately a big plus with no vehicles driving by the actual sites," notes Chelsea K. from Lake Ouachita State Park.

Temperature advantages: The elevation provides cooler temperatures during hot Arkansas summers. "State park with swimming pool in summer. Playground and swings for young ones. Several hammock friendly sites. Hang gliders frequently use the bluffs to launch," reports Stan G. about Mount Nebo.

Night sky visibility: The dark sky conditions allow for excellent stargazing. "You need to be somewhat in decent shape for this hike as it was not easy! We also hiked Bear Cave. It was nice with lots of exploring around the cave," shares Shana D. about Petit Jean State Park.

Variety of accommodation types: Options range from primitive tent sites to full-service cabins. "White Rock is a great little campground. With only 8 tent camp sites it is very quaint. The cabins were packed and there were many people visiting the overlook but my partner and I were the only tent campers," mentions Erin-Frannie R. from White Rock Mountain.

What you should know

Cell service limitations: Coverage is spotty throughout the region. "TMobile 3 bars at site 17, Verizon lower..." reports Heather K. at Mount Magazine State Park.

Road conditions to campgrounds: Some access roads require careful driving. "It's a slow, beautiful drive. The reviews are correct that the last hour of the drive is only 20 miles. Make sure to stop for gas!" warns Erin-Frannie R.

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