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Cabin accommodations near Malvern, Arkansas include furnished options at Lake Catherine State Park and Catherine's Landing in Hot Springs. Cabin campgrounds near Malvern range from rustic log cabins with shared bathrooms to climate-controlled units with full beds and kitchenettes, all within a 30-minute drive. Most sites feature electricity, water hookups, and basic furniture with varying levels of comfort. "I thought the natural appearance was nice, it was clean but rustic. I really liked the large and wide sites," noted one visitor about Lake Catherine State Park. Hot Springs National Park KOA provides climate-controlled cabins with beds, while DeGray Lake Resort State Park offers lakeside cabin rentals with more extensive amenities including kitchenettes.
Rustic log cabins and modern units are both available within a 30-minute drive of Malvern. Lake Catherine State Park requires reservations up to a year in advance for its popular cabin sites, particularly during summer months. Most locations allow pets in designated cabins for an additional fee. Arkadelphia Campground & RV Park maintains year-round cabin availability with full hookups. A visitor commented, "This is a great park for RVs and those who love them. Staff was extremely helpful and we enjoyed the park and trails."
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic cookware is typically provided in cabins with kitchenettes, though availability varies by location. The Ponds and Treasure Isle R.V. Park offer cabin rentals with limited kitchen facilities, primarily microwave and refrigerator. On-site camp stores at Lake Catherine State Park and Hot Springs National Park KOA stock essential items. Jubilee Farms Campground provides more rustic cabin options with shared bathroom facilities and outdoor cooking areas, suitable for visitors seeking a more traditional cabin camping experience.
"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"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."
"Beautiful State Park. Full hookup, paved and level pads with picnic table, fire ring, grill, tent pad, lantern pole. Bathhouse clean and well maintained."
"Well maintained, lodge on site, family and pet friendly."
"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."
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"Nice, quiet park. Laundry facilities nice and clean. Clean showers. Nice dog park. Management friendly. On lake, so some boat noise."
"Great space on our lot, WiFi for Verizon and ATT were great. Very accommodating staff, super friendly. Clean laundry facility. Would definitely visit again. Allowed to receive packages and wash my rv."
from $45 - $95 / night
Check Availability"Full hook-up sites, super clean restrooms and showers, laundry room, and an outdoor pool! Free Wi-Fi included!"
"Very clean bathrooms and shower facilities. The laundry facility was nice and well kept. The park is set up more for RV use but once again they were very accommodating."
"Car camped at tent site to visit HSNP and trail ride. Staff were plentiful and friendly."
from $15 - $375 / night
Check Availability"Rustic, peaceful and quiet place. Friendly hosts and nice grounds. All level spots with good power and water. Great place to see the stars. Fresh eggs to boot!"
from $12 - $79 / 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!
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.
GuideStayed for a week at Arlie Moore Campground.Ā Easy access to this recreation area via I-30.Ā Sites well maintained. A picnic table and fire ring are provided, as well as a lantern post.Ā This rec area also has a boat launch.Ā We had great Verizon service with the use of a cellphone booster.Ā With out the booster service was fair depending where you are.Ā There are restrooms, showers, and water available.Ā It was very quiet here, and several nights you would hear the coyotes howling.Ā We will return!
Cabin camping near Malvern, Arkansas offers a mix of waterfront and wooded sites within a 30-mile radius. The region sits at the eastern edge of the Ouachita Mountains with elevations ranging from 300-1,400 feet, creating diverse landscapes for cabin stays. Winter temperatures typically remain mild, averaging 40-55Ā°F during the day, making year-round cabin rental possible at most locations.
Hiking to waterfalls: Lake Catherine State Park features multiple trail options including Falls Branch Trail with a seasonal waterfall. "We really enjoyed hiking the Falls Branch Trail with my nieces (8 and 10 years old). I would highly recommend this trail," notes a visitor to Lake Catherine State Park Campground.
Water recreation: Most lakeside cabin locations provide boat rentals and water access for fishing, swimming, and kayaking. A visitor to Catherine's Landing shared, "The boat ramp and docks were safe for fishing. The canoe, kayak and boat rentals are in good condition."
Off-road adventures: Hot Springs Offroad Park offers cabin accommodations with direct trail access for ATVs and off-road vehicles. "I really enjoyed my nights here and hours in the woods! Staff were plentiful and friendly," reports a cabin guest who used the park as a base for trail riding.
Disc golf: Several cabin locations feature disc golf courses on property, providing an activity option without leaving the grounds. "Lots of amenities like disc golf, hiking trails, pool, zip line course, lake access and two dog parks," notes a Catherine's Landing guest.
Waterfront cabin locations: Lake access directly behind cabins is consistently rated as a top feature. A DeGray Lake visitor mentioned, "We stayed in 102 and 106 and had pretty views of the clear lake. Were able to park boat next to campsite and get kayaks and floats in and out of water easily."
Multi-generation activities: Sites offering activities for various age groups receive high ratings from family groups. At DeGray Lake Resort State Park, "We enjoyed geocaching and deer sighting. Had fun paddle boating, horse back riding and disc golf."
Evening star viewing: Rural cabin locations away from city lights provide exceptional night sky viewing opportunities. A guest at Jubilee Farms Campground noted, "Great place to see the stars. Fresh eggs to boot! Just a one night stopover for us but would have liked to stay longer!"
Clean facilities: Well-maintained cabin interiors and bathhouses consistently appear in positive reviews. "The facilities were clean and well kept. Firewood was a bit pricey$. Overall tho, super place," reports a visitor at Catherine's Landing.
Advance planning required: Popular cabin sites fill up months ahead, particularly during summer. "Lake Ouachita State Park will fill up quickly in the spring and fall, reservations are recommend," advises one visitor.
Site leveling challenges: Some cabins at certain locations may require additional equipment for comfort. A visitor to Lake Ouachita State Park Campground noted, "Many sites were on an incline, so there was a lot of terracing w great use of railroad timbers and crushed rock."
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies widely across cabin locations with many sites having limited or no service. At DeGray Lake, "AT&T coverage was basically nonexistent with 1 bar of LTE service but very little if any throughput. The CG is heavily wooded, so Starlink was unusable."
Road conditions: Access roads to some cabin locations may present challenges. A visitor mentioned about Treasure Isle: "Low hanging wires were scary pulling into our site, scraping up against our ac units (13.5')."
Pool amenities: For summer visits with children, several locations offer swimming pools in addition to lake access. A visitor to Catherine's Landing shared, "Kid friendly. Great upkeep and sites that are easily accessible. Playground, splash pad, and pool."
Educational opportunities: Several parks provide ranger programs particularly suited for children. A Lake Ouachita State Park visitor noted, "The rangers were great and offered a variety of informational classes and hikes."
Play spaces: Natural play areas near cabins offer extended entertainment for children. "Along the river there's a trail and fun places for the kids to play and play. They made a 'treehouse' and it was hours worth of fun!" reported a family staying at Catherine's Landing.
Site selection for families: Strategic site selection can enhance the family experience. "Next time I will choose site 286-288 to have the perfect access and view of this play spot," advised a parent after staying at Catherine's Landing.
Overnight conveniences: For travelers using cabins as stopover points, certain locations offer smoother experiences. A guest at Arkadelphia Campground & RV Park shared, "Got there after hours, picked up an envelope to pay when we left & you can drop it in their office mail slot or mail it in. Easy peasy!"
Site spacing considerations: Cabin proximity varies significantly between locations. A visitor noted about Treasure Isle, "The RV park is kinda small and all of the camper pull through spots are right on top of one another."
Laundry facilities: For extended cabin stays, on-site laundry access can be valuable. "At $1.50 per load the laundromat was one of the least expensive I've seen (and the dryers were great!)" reported a Catherine's Landing visitor.
Internet reliability: Connectivity varies by time and location. "Wifi was good during the week and we were able to stream movies, except on the busy weekend evening when it bogged down. We had 2 bars cell service with T-Mobile," noted another Catherine's Landing visitor.
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