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Cabins near Mabelvale provide varying levels of comfort and amenities across several state parks and private campgrounds. Lake Catherine State Park Campground offers cabins with electricity, heat, and air conditioning, while Hot Springs National Park KOA features basic one-room cabins equipped with double beds, bunk beds, and cable TV. Lake Ouachita State Park includes both standard cabins and camper cabins without bathrooms. Catherine's Landing provides more upscale cottage options with full amenities. "Stayed 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 close to the office/pool/bathroom. Clean and well kept. Porch swing, fire ring and water at the site."
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Petit Jean State Park offers traditional cabins with modern amenities, while some KOA locations provide more basic accommodations. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months when availability becomes limited. Pet policies vary by location - some cabins at Catherine's Landing are pet-friendly, while others prohibit animals entirely. A visitor noted, "I peeked into one of the cabins and they look really nice. They also have camper cabins that have heat/air but no bathroom. In all there are 93 RV/tent sites, 8 cabins and 4 camper cabins."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from fully equipped in premium cabins to minimal in rustic options. Basic cabins typically include outdoor fire rings with cooking grates and picnic tables. On-site camp stores at locations like Hot Springs National Park KOA and Little Rock North KOA sell essential supplies, though selection is limited. Larger grocery stores require driving to nearby towns. Cabins at Sunset Farm Treehouses include drinking water, showers and toilets but lack cooking facilities, requiring guests to plan meals accordingly.
"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."
"I elected to try Lake Catherine State Park, located just 10 miles outside of Hot Springs."
"grass around asphaltĀ Good night sky viewingĀ
Squirrels ate from our handĀ
Saw ranger patrolling campground frequentlyĀ
Waste containers every other campsiteĀ
Metal picnic table on concrete slabĀ "
from $15 - $25 / night
Check Availability"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."
"PROSĀ No reservation transaction feeĀ
Senior discountĀ
QuietĀ
Moveable metal picnic table on a concrete pad, pedestal BBQ grill, fire ring with cooking grate, and one hook lantern poleĀ
Site 14 partially"
from $25 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Definitely my favorite park in Arkansas so far. Itās a really big park at the lake with lots to do. I was there in the fall so I didnāt do any lake stuff but still had a great time tent camping."
"This is an absolutely beautiful state park 30 minutes Northwest of Hot Springs, Arkansas. It is massive with a Marina, multiple swimming beaches, RV and tent camping plus cabin rentals."
"The park is set on 400 acres with one mile bordering Lake Catherine and about eight or nine miles from downtown Hot Springs.Ā "
"Located on Lake Catherine in Hot Springs, AR."
"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."
from $550 - $850 / night
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from $200 - $300 / night
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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 didnāt 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.
RangerDefinitely my favorite park in Arkansas so far. Itās a really big park at the lake with lots to do. I was there in the fall so I didnāt do any lake stuff but still had a great time tent camping. Thereās a nice hiking trail to explore. Also, the bathrooms were the cleanest Iāve ever seen at a state park. All the tent sites have a gravel pad, grill, picnic table and fire ring. There are also walk in tent sites on the peninsula which are nice and quiet. If you get one at the end Iād say itās probably 200 meters to the parking lot and bathrooms. I peeked into one of the cabins and they look really nice. They also have camper cabins that have heat/air but no bathroom. In all there are 93 RV/tent sites, 8 cabins and 4 camper cabins. The park is also near Hot Springs so there is lots to do.
LegendCatherineās Landing is a great RV park with lots of amenities and things happening. This park is an RVC Outdoor Destination property which is known for their āresortā amenities. The park is set on 400 acres with one mile bordering Lake Catherine and about eight or nine miles from downtown Hot Springs.Ā
All roads, sites and patios are paved and this is definitely a big rig-friendly park. Every site has water, 50/30 amp, sewer, cable, and wifi. Fire pits and picnic tables accompany all sites. There are a variety of sites ranging from waterfront back-in, pull-thrus, or interior back-in. Waterfront sites have a nice view of the lake from the back of the site and access for fishing. The park also has yurts and cottages (some of which are pet-friendly). Adjacent to the yurts is a nice, large covered picnic area with grills, a dish washing station.Ā
Lots and lots of amenities here. Hiking trails, swimming pool, fitness center, lounge, playground, dog park, zip-line, boat rental, boat launch, store, and disc golf. Some amenities (boat rentals and zip-line) are an extra charge.Ā
Hot Springs is a nice little town nestled in the Ouachita Mountains with interesting history and natural beauty. We found plenty to do from hiking the National Park to learning about the bathhouse history to discovering the gangster influence. We spent four nights and could have stayed longer with all that the town offers. Most people come here to bathe in the soothing warm mineral waters but there is also a horse racetrack, science museum, off road track, water/theme park, alligator farm, and a few museums. Hot Springs National Park has miles and miles of great hiking trails and a great place to spend an afternoon. The town of Hot Springs is very dog-friendly and we found many places that would allow them in and on the patio for lunch.
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GuideThis is an absolutely beautiful state park 30 minutes Northwest of Hot Springs, Arkansas. It is massive with a Marina, multiple swimming beaches, RV and tent camping plus cabin rentals.
We stayed in campground Area A, on a concrete pad with tons of space around the camper. Many RV sites overlook Lake Ouachita, though ours didnāt.
If you are there over a weekend, I highly recommend taking the sunset tour by the park service at the marina. It is two hours, $10 per adult and stunning. With the recent heat wave it was also much cooler then the afternoon cruises.
LegendLet me just start this out by saying, selecting a spot in Arkansas you are overwhelmed with options. State parks flourish and individual campgrounds seem to be countless. When traveling to the Hot Springs area It was a toss up as to which location would bear suit my journey, not only as a campground but as a part of the adventure. I elected to try Lake Catherine State Park, located just 10 miles outside of Hot Springs.
What sold me on this site were the numerous hiking trails, but what surprised me when I arrived were the lakeside water rentals located on premise as well as the actual beach recreation area.
I arrived later in the day and quickly made my camp in the primitive tent area. These sites have no water or electric hook ups however a very nice restroom facilities within 100 yards. They also boast a playground for the kids, not the only of the site. I was greeted by other campers and the sense of community was high at this facility.
My campsite included a table and grill and was nearby a fire ring. The area was much flatter than many camp areas and made for a quick site selection. In the distance deer grazed as the sun was setting.
The next morning I ventured toward the marina and was excited to find they have numerous boats for any level of experience available. Larger units available for full or half day use and smaller units for full or half day along with by the hour.
Hiking trails were my next stop after learning of the various skill levels including ADA accessible, moderate and difficult.
In addition to primitive camping the park offers RV and non-primitive tent camping. Also available are Yurt and Cabin rentals.
Office contains limited food and beverage options as well as supplies for lake visitors and a full picnic area overlooking the beach. Bathrooms and washrooms are scattered throughout the park and are kept impeccably clean with high water pressure.
Cell signal was good even on the remote trails during my stay.
This is by far one of the nicest parks I have camped not only on this journey but on any. Staff was knowledgeable about the park and others of the state and very helpful.
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Easy 5 of 5 Bunnies. I will return!
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.
LegendPROSĀ
Senior discountĀ
Reserved on-line 365 days prior to arrivingĀ
Site #68 allowed parking RV 12 feet from water edge which was fabulousĀ
Totally level siteĀ
Asphalt campsite padĀ
Pea gravel and grass around asphaltĀ
Good night sky viewingĀ
Squirrels ate from our handĀ
Saw ranger patrolling campground frequentlyĀ
Waste containers every other campsiteĀ
Metal picnic table on concrete slabĀ
One hook lantern poleĀ
Metal fire pit with cooking grateĀ
Pedestal BBQ grillĀ
Clean restroom/shower and adequate TP and hand soap. Women had 2 showers, 2 sinks, 3 toiletsĀ
Weekend campground nearly filled to capacityĀ
4 bars Verizon LTEĀ
Hike to waterfall a bit tricky, but worth the effortĀ
Hot Springs National Park 15 miles from campground; nice to watch the crowds from Superior Bathouse BreweryĀ
Free water from the springs next to the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center- must have your own containers to fillĀ
Enjoyed Red Oak Fillinā Station so much we dined there twiceĀ
Diamond Head 19th Hole Restaurant, open to the public and very close to park entranceĀ
CONSĀ
Damn Canadian geese crap everywhereĀ
Fire pit was filled with oversized logs and once removed there was unburned charcoal and lots of ashĀ
Unable to move picnic tableĀ
Site#68 no shade what so everĀ
No privacy from other sitesĀ
Lots of speed boat and jet ski noise, even after sunsetĀ
Morning train noiseĀ
Power plant lights and humming noiseĀ
No security gate closure overnightĀ
No WIFI
GuideLocated on Lake Catherine in Hot Springs, AR. This privately owned campground has it all: level paved camping pads, 30/50 amp electrical hookups, sewer, cable, picnic tables, fire rings and grilling stations. Several sites are located right on the waterfront of Lake Catherine. They have some of the nicest showers/bathrooms Iāve ever seen in a park! Lake access, water toy rentals, swimming pool, and a zip line! Easy access to downtown Hot Springs. Not many mature trees and campsites are close, but large size to accommodate any sized rigs. We enjoyed our stay there.
Camping cabins near Mabelvale, Arkansas offer access to multiple lakes within a 30-minute drive. The region sits in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains with elevations ranging from 260 to 1,400 feet, creating diverse terrain for outdoor recreation. Winter temperatures typically range from 30-50Ā°F while summer months reach 85-95Ā°F with high humidity.
Hiking trails at Lake Catherine: The Falls Branch Trail leads to a scenic waterfall and provides moderate terrain for most skill levels. "Lake Catherine offers many different outdoor options close to Hot Springs. The camp sites are spaced for privacy and are level for both campers and tents. The park has a couple hiking options along with the lake activities," notes a visitor to Lake Catherine State Park Campground.
Boating and fishing options: Several lakes provide opportunities for anglers and boaters, with rental options available at some locations. A visitor to Catherine's Landing mentions, "The boat ramp and docks were safe for fishing. The canoe, kayak and boat rentals are in good condition."
Disc golf course: Play a round on the dedicated course with varying terrain. One camper noted, "The tent areas were in a disc golf field," indicating the integration of camping and recreational facilities at some properties.
Cabin varieties: Accommodation types range from rustic one-room structures to fully-equipped cottages with varying amenities. A guest at Hot Springs National Park KOA shared, "Stayed 2 nights in a basic one room cabin. Had a double bed and bunk bed. Heat/air and cable TV. Clean and well kept. Porch swing, fire ring and water at the site."
Shaded sites: Many cabins and campsites benefit from tree cover, providing natural temperature regulation. A visitor to Little Rock North KOA observed, "Very pretty park. Extremely nice staff. Super clean facilities. Didn't get to enjoy the area. Beautiful trees."
Waterfront locations: Some cabins offer direct lake access or views. "We had a site overlooking the lake. We had plenty of room to hang our hammocks and play yard games. There is an additional tent pad available if needed," reports a visitor to Lake Catherine State Park Campground.
Reservation timing: Book well in advance for premium cabin locations, especially waterfront sites and during peak season (May-September). "We booked late and didn't have too many sites to choose from," mentioned one camper.
Kitchen facilities vary: Some cabins include full kitchens while others provide minimal cooking equipment. Plan meals accordingly or check with the specific location before arrival. At Sunset Farm Treehouses, cabins include "drinking water, showers and toilets" but limited cooking facilities.
Linen requirements: Most cabin rentals provide beds without linens or towels. Bring your own bedding, pillows, towels and toiletries. "We stayed in a basic one room cabin. Had a double bed and bunk bed," reports a KOA visitor, but does not mention bedding being provided.
Kid-friendly amenities: Several campgrounds offer dedicated recreational areas designed for children. A visitor to Catherine's Landing described it as "Summer Camp for the Whole Family" and noted that "The climbing and ropes course is enormous and will make any kid's jaw drop in disbelief."
Swimming options: Multiple locations feature swimming areas or pools, providing water recreation beyond fishing. "Kid friendly. Great upkeep and sites that are easily accessible. Playground, splash pad, and pool," shared one Catherine's Landing visitor.
Educational programs: Check with park offices about ranger-led activities. A visitor to Lake Ouachita State Park Campground mentioned, "The rangers were great and offered a variety of informational classes and hikes."
Site leveling challenges: Some campgrounds have uneven terrain requiring additional equipment. A camper at Lake Ouachita State Park noted, "Many sites were on an incline, so there was a lot of terracing with great use of railroad timbers and crushed rock."
Navigational considerations: Narrow roads can make maneuvering larger rigs difficult at some locations. "Very easy to navigate the park," mentioned one visitor to Little Rock North KOA, but others noted challenges at different campgrounds.
Site selection strategy: Research specific site layouts and hookup locations to ensure compatibility with your RV setup. "We landed a pull through just behind the office and on way out of curve in road so we slide right in," explains a visitor with a 44-foot fifth wheel at Little Rock North KOA, demonstrating the importance of site selection.
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