Hot Springs National Park KOA
Really nice cabin w/ lots of amenities. koa was flexible in letting us rent the cabin for our daughter and grandkids while we slept in the Rv out front.
2 campgrounds with availability next weekend
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 asphalt Good night sky viewing
Squirrels ate from our hand
Saw ranger patrolling campground frequently
Waste containers every other campsite
Metal picnic table on concrete slab "
from $15 - $25 / night
"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."
"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"
from $25 - $40 / night
"Definitely my favorite park in Arkansas so far. It’s a really big park at the lake with lots to do. I was there in the fall so I didn’t 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."
"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."
"The park is set on 400 acres with one mile bordering Lake Catherine and about eight or nine miles from downtown Hot Springs. "
"Located on Lake Catherine in Hot Springs, AR."
from $575 - $850 / night
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from $200 - $300 / night
Really nice cabin w/ lots of amenities. koa was flexible in letting us rent the cabin for our daughter and grandkids while we slept in the Rv out front.
Facilities look dated, but staff was great. Had an electrical problem on our pole after we were already set up and working. Allowed us to use neighboring site electricity, and started fixing ours. Lots of mature trees. Right off interstate so decent amount of road noise, but not a big deal.
Nice, spacious, clean rv park with solid amenities. Very near lots of outdoor activities and Hot Springs National Park
Been camping here for a few years now. Quiet at night. Clean bathroom and showers. Campground a little rocky and hilly. Some sites need some attention, minor water dripping or damage to facets mostly great place. Wonderful hosts. Gary and Michele. Good price.
We stopped to camp here on a Sunday night because it was convenient to where we were headed. It is off the beaten path so it was nice and quiet. There were only a few campers but although there is a beach that had families playing and swimming, it cleared out by 7PM. Our campsite was nice but the ground was hard and full of rocks, which made tent stakes useless, but our tent will function without them. The facilities were old and dated but they were clean and neat and the family who owns the campground were really nice and friendly. All in all, a good experience and a restful nights sleep for $30 a night.
The camp ground is hilly, but all the site are flat and level, the basic site comes with a picnic table, electric, water, and a fire ring. The staff are very friendly and helpful, as we were a last minute check in. The bathroom facilities are very clean, air conditioned, and individual room that include a nice size shower. They have a very nice pool and offer shuttle service into Hot Springs!!
We stayed a week at Petit Jean in one of their gorgeous cabins. It was a wonderful experience that I would highly recommend. The check-in and check-out was easy. Finding the cabin was easy with the directions and map we were given. They were clearly marked, with parking for two vehicles, as they were setup like a duplex. The cabin was beautiful and clean, inside and out. There was a large, heavy, all wood porch swing on each side. Relaxing in it was a peaceful experience, listening to the sounds of birds and the breeze through the tall pines. Inside it was all beautifully stained wood and roomy enough for two people, much like a hotel room, except for the cathedral ceiling. In fact, the setup was better than most hotel rooms we have stayed in. There was a mini-fridge with a small freezer, microwave, coffee pot(with coffee, cups, creamer, sugar, etc,) a Keurig, blow-dryer, iron, ironing board, and broom. It had all the toiletries: soap, shampoo, conditioner, tissue, cups. The open closet had plenty of shelving and hangers for clothing and bags. The bathroom was standard with water that quickly got hot for your bath or shower. There were two full size beds with comfortable mattresses, plenty of pillows and warm bedding, with a nightstand between. There were plugs to charge your phone and a landline. There was also a fireplace, however it was locked closed. The air unit in the room had cooling/heating that was easy to operate and sufficiently cool. We were near the highway, close to the lodge, but did not hear traffic while in the cabin. Parking at Mather Lodge is just like any other, with a short, easy walk to the entrance. Once inside, you pass the check-in desk, a small, well-stocked gift shop,(with something for every age,) an open meeting area and bar before reaching the restaurant. It is beautifully constructed from large logs stained and polished to a gleaming shine. From floor to ceiling, it is the epitome of rugged elegance. We ate breakfast and dinner exclusively at the lodge. The food was exemplary, every meal, cooked to perfection and delicious. The atmosphere was relaxing and we were never rushed or made to feel as if we overstayed our welcome. The service was fast, even when every table was occupied. The servers were friendly and attentive. We had only one server, one time that was"less than," maybe she was new, not sure, but we did not see her again. Tommy, Thomas, Jessie, Brad, Rebekah, and Lindsay were all so pleasant, always greeting us, even when they weren't our servers, remembering us and making us feel like family. The view of the gorge with it's tall trees and towering rock formations was incredible! There was a common area behind the lodge, just outside the restaurant with tables, chairs and benches for observing the gorge, taking photos, relaxing and socializing. You could walk right down to the edge of the huge flat rocks for photos with a stunning background. We spent every evening there, watching the exquisite sunsets. This place is a nature lovers paradise. There is a pool surrounded by loungers behind and to the side of the lodge. It was clean and well-kept with a small waterfall at one end. Thick thirsty towels are provided for your convenience. The grounds are beautifully maintained. We never saw or heard a mower but the grass was cut to perfection and there wasn't a single piece of litter in the entire park. At check-in we were given a map, brochure and weekly schedule of events/tours at the park. The map was very necessary for navigating around this extensive park of which the lodge area was only a small part. The brochure described the hikes and other available activities(such as climbing and repelling) with descriptions of what could be observed, length and difficulty levels. Trust the brochure! If it says strenuous, it is. Plan accordingly. There were four ranger guided tours the week we were there. We took two of them. They were genuinely interesting and pleasurable. Baron, our ranger, was exceedingly knowledgeable about the geology, animal and plant life and history of the area. Exceptionally so, for someone who was seemingly so young. He was attentive to the needs of those attending the tours, stopping to rest if necessary and moving a bit slower for us older folks. He was so affable and easy to talk with, it seemed as if we were old friends. Willing to spend extra time after the tours, talking with us, was an indication of how much he enjoyed his job. We were very appreciative of someone of his character and enjoyed spending time with him. He is the perfect model of what one would think a park ranger is and should be! Any hike can be taken unguided and there are plenty of them. In fact, we had plans to go outside the park on other hikes, but never made it off the property for those. We actually did not have enough time to do all we wanted to do within the park. If you are looking for a phenomenal vacation, this is the trip you should take!
Well maintained state park especially for its age. All sites have a picnic table, ground grill, and tent pad. Roads and campsites are paved. Nicely spaced sites. Clean bathhouse.
We stayed in the tini cabin because it was 98* out, and we were sun burnt from digging crystals. It had an AC, shower, full bathroom, kitchen, TV, a charcoal grill with charcoal, and the camp host brought over fire wood with no charge.
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 30-50°F while summer months reach 85-95°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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