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
Several campgrounds near Mayflower, Arkansas offer cabin camping with varying levels of amenities, from basic bunks to fully furnished units with kitchens and air conditioning. Little Rock North KOA provides cabin rentals with access to clean bathrooms, a game room with pool table, and a swimming pool. Petit Jean State Park, located about 30 minutes from Mayflower, features cabin accommodations with electricity, running water, and nearby hiking trails. "Very nice KOA. 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," notes one visitor about the Little Rock North location. Lake Catherine State Park also offers cabin rentals within an hour's drive of Mayflower.
Cabin types range from basic accommodations to fully furnished units with amenities like air conditioning, heating, and kitchen facilities. Sunset Farm Treehouses provides unique elevated cabin experiences in a natural setting, while Indian Lakes Resort offers lakeside cabins with electric hookups, drinking water, and picnic tables. Most cabins require advance reservations, especially during summer months and holiday weekends. Pet policies vary by location - Little Rock North KOA and Petit Jean State Park allow pets in some cabin units, while Sunset Farm Treehouses does not permit pets. A reviewer mentioned that "staff is friendly" at Little Rock North KOA, though some noted highway noise can be heard from the cabins.
Most cabin rentals provide beds and basic furniture, but guests typically need to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between locations - some cabins include full kitchens with refrigerators and stoves, while others offer only basic amenities like microwaves or outdoor cooking areas. Several campgrounds with cabins, including Little Rock North KOA, have on-site stores selling basic provisions and camping supplies. For more substantial grocery needs, visitors should plan to shop before arrival as rural locations have limited shopping options. Firewood is available for purchase at most locations that permit campfires, including Petit Jean State Park, Little Rock North KOA, and Indian Lakes Resort.
"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."
"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
from $200 - $300 / night
"The bathrooms/showers were clean and decent. We had a nice primitive spot we were able to drive up to. They also have spots that you can park at and walk to. Electric spots as well."
"Traveled down about 1.4K miles to take in the surrounding areas in AR since my family is looking for our forever home and spent four days here… We must say that, with the excellent views and service provided"
from $25 - $35 / night
from $575 - $850 / night
"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
"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."
"The State Park systems in the US are some of our favorite places to find beautiful camping spots, but Lake Dardanelle State Park in Arkansas tops most of them all."
"The park is clean and decently maintained. Great welcome center with aquarium displays that are quite informative."
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.
Cabins near Mayflower, Arkansas provide access to the diverse landscapes of the Ouachita Mountains and Arkansas River Valley. Most cabin accommodations sit at elevations between 300-700 feet, providing moderate temperatures year-round with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Rainfall averages 50 inches annually, creating lush forests surrounding many cabin rentals.
Hiking to waterfalls: Cedar Falls at Petit Jean State Park is a popular destination for cabin guests, with a moderate difficulty trail. "We spent most of our days hiking the many trails the park is known for. It was at peak Dogwood season, so the understory of the Forest was beautiful!" notes a visitor to Petit Jean State Park.
Lakefront fishing: Many cabin rentals offer direct lake access for fishing. A reviewer at Indian Lakes Resort mentioned, "Beautiful area with great fishing, swimming (water slides & diving boards in the middle of the lake) and fun for the whole family. The staff were also very friendly."
Disc golf course: Catherine's Landing features a full disc golf course that winds through the property. "Lots of amenities like disc golf, hiking trails, pool, zip line course, lake access and two dog parks that were the cleanest I've seen at an rv park," explains a camper who visited the cabin area.
Private bathroom facilities: Many cabin guests appreciate having individual bathroom spaces. At Lake Dardanelle State Park, a camper shared, "The first night when we went to the shower house we got a big surprise! Not only was it clean but it had six doors. Behind each door was a shower room complete with a toilet and lavatory and guess what? It was air conditioned!!!"
Water recreation options: Lake Catherine offers multiple water activities. "We absolutely love it here. Wonderful trails, fishing, cabins and camp sites and tons of photo opportunities," mentions a visitor to Lake Catherine State Park.
Unique elevated accommodations: For those seeking specialty cabins, Sunset Farm Treehouses provides elevated options. While reviews are limited as it's a newer listing, these tree-based cabins offer a different perspective on forest accommodation.
Reservation timing matters: Popular cabin sites book up quickly, especially waterfront options. One visitor to Petit Jean State Park noted, "A loop cons: 'Stays booked 93% of the year' -Park Office. It's really hard to get a reservation if you don't book at least a year out in A loop."
Highway noise levels: Some cabins near interstates may have road noise. A visitor to Little Rock North KOA shared, "The only downside was the traffic noise from the interstate, but that was to be expected."
Nuclear plant visibility: Some cabins on Lake Dardanelle have views of the nuclear cooling tower. "This campground would be five stars if there was not a nuclear power plant in view from my camp site," a reviewer mentioned about Lake Dardanelle State Park.
Playground accessibility: When booking cabins with children, check playground proximity. A visitor to Hot Springs National Park KOA mentioned, "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."
Water features for kids: Some cabin areas offer splash pads or pool access. "Kid friendly. Great upkeep and sites that are easily accessible. Playground, splash pad, and pool. We were not able to access the pool because of the time of year, but we will definitely be back in warmer weather," noted a Catherine's Landing visitor.
Nature education options: Some park visitor centers offer educational exhibits. A Lake Dardanelle guest mentioned, "Great welcome center with aquarium displays that are quite informative. The location is close to many of the region's other recreation areas, trails, and Russellville is close enough to ensure you are well stocked."
Site leveling requirements: Many cabin areas with RV sites require leveling blocks. About Petit Jean State Park, a camper noted, "Many sites are unlevel and require significant leveling chocks to get it truly level."
Cabin access for larger vehicles: Some cabin areas have limited turning radius for large vehicles. "Easy access for a KOA, we have a cyclone 4270 (44' triple axel 5th wheel) which is pushing it for most KOA's. We landed a pull through just behind the office and on way out of curve in road so we slide right in," explained a Little Rock North KOA visitor.
Hookup locations: Utility placement varies between cabin and RV sites. A Lake Dardanelle visitor mentioned, "The electric and water hookups in 'D' area are in strange locations at each site," which is useful information for RVers considering cabin alternatives.
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