Best Glamping near Mount Ida, AR

Lake Ouachita State Park Campground houses upscale glamping accommodations amid the natural beauty surrounding Mount Ida, Arkansas. Guests seeking boutique camping experiences can choose from furnished yurts and glamping tents featuring comfortable beds, electrical hookups, and convenient amenities. Epona Place Ranch offers unique glamping options with thoughtfully furnished safari tents complete with comfortable pillows and fairy lights. The accommodations include bug nets around beds for added comfort and security. Both locations provide access to modern facilities including showers, toilets, and trash disposal. Little Fir Landing adds to the area's glamping options with its waterfront setting and access to Lake Ouachita. These sites combine rustic settings with premium comforts, providing a true glamping resort experience. One guest shared, "What a magical experience! The bed is comfortable, the pillows are snuggable, and there is plenty of space to spread out."

The glamping sites near Mount Ida connect visitors with distinctive outdoor experiences while maintaining comfort. Lake Ouachita, with over 210 islands, provides exceptional opportunities for water recreation directly from glamping accommodations. Visitors staying at glamping resorts can explore crystal hunting opportunities on property or at nearby mines without having to dig. Epona Place Ranch offers a truly unique experience with unicorn encounters at sunset, complete with costumes and photo opportunities. The commons area features air conditioning, running hot water, and thoughtful touches like a mini fridge, coffee maker, and tea. Proximity to Hot Springs National Park makes these glamping locations ideal bases for regional exploration. A visitor noted, "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!"

Best Glamping Sites Near Mount Ida, Arkansas (30)

    1. Lake Ouachita State Park Campground

    47 Reviews
    Mountain Pine, AR
    25 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"

    2. Daisy State Park Campground

    27 Reviews
    Kirby, AR
    23 miles
    Website

    "Daisy SP is a fantastic SP located in the southwest corner of Arkansas.  The Camper and RV sites are level and big for any size vehicle.  The walk in tent sites are some of the best in the Midwest. "

    "There is running water near the campsites. Clean bathroom and showers!"

    3. COE Lake Ouachita Little Fir Campground

    5 Reviews
    Story, AR
    11 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."

    4. Little Fir Landing

    3 Reviews
    Story, AR
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 867-3335

    $25 - $85 / night

    "New bathrooms were well maintained. Lake (or river) on the side. Nice view"

    5. Arrowhead Cabin and Canoe

    3 Reviews
    Caddo Gap, AR
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 356-2944

    $15 - $140 / night

    6. Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita

    10 Reviews
    Royal, AR
    21 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."

    7. Caddo River Access RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Caddo Gap, AR
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 356-5336

    $12 - $40 / night

    "Grills, fire Rings, and picnic tables available. Nice shaded area for tent camping. They are very close to the outfitter drop spot. Right on the river."

    "It is located a little south of central Arkansas so it’s easily accessible to the whole state. It’s also very affordable and has great amenities."

    8. Lake Catherine State Park Campground

    83 Reviews
    Jones Mill, AR
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 844-4176

    $15 - $25 / night

    "PROS  Senior discount 

    Reserved on-line 365 days prior to arriving 

    Site #68 allowed parking RV 12 feet from water edge which was fabulous 

    Totally level site 

    Asphalt campsite pad 

    Pea gravel and"

    "Lake Catherine is a popular spot that’s on a first come first serve basis so arrive early. Most campsite have fire pits and grills. Nice space in between campsites."

    9. DeGray Lake Resort State Park — De Gray State Park

    31 Reviews
    Bismarck, AR
    34 miles
    Website

    "Lots of activities here, we stayed at the De Roche Ridge campsite area, love the view of the lake no matter which site you stay and enjoyed beautiful sunsets from ours."

    "Well maintained, lodge on site, family and pet friendly."

    10. Big Brushy

    1 Review
    Oden, AR
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 321-5202
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Glamping Reviews near Mount Ida, AR

403 Reviews of 30 Mount Ida Campgrounds


  • Chad K.
    May. 29, 2017

    Daisy State Park Campground

    Fantastic

    Daisy SP is a fantastic SP located in the southwest corner of Arkansas.  The Camper and RV sites are level and big for any size vehicle.  The walk in tent sites are some of the best in the Midwest.  The sites are located right on the lake.  The sites have a framed out, level area big enough for am 8 person tent.  Each site has a light pole, fire pit and table and easy access to the parking lot in case you forget something.  The shower facilities are clean and modern.  There is plenty at Daisy from fishing to boating to a big playground for the kids.  The park staff are helpful and friendly.  It was not busy during out visit but I can see this park filling up in the spring and fall quickly, so reservations are recommended.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • Napunani
    Jun. 26, 2022

    Lake Catherine State Park Campground

    Fabulous Water-Edge Campsite

    PROS 

    Senior discount 

    Reserved on-line 365 days prior to arriving 

    Site #68 allowed parking RV 12 feet from water edge which was fabulous 

    Totally level site 

    Asphalt campsite pad 

    Pea gravel and 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 

    One hook lantern pole 

    Metal fire pit with cooking grate 

    Pedestal BBQ grill 

    Clean restroom/shower and adequate TP and hand soap. Women had 2 showers, 2 sinks, 3 toilets 

    Weekend campground nearly filled to capacity 

    4 bars Verizon LTE 

    Hike to waterfall a bit tricky, but worth the effort 

    Hot Springs National Park 15 miles from campground; nice to watch the crowds from Superior Bathouse Brewery 

    Free water from the springs next to the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center- must have your own containers to fill 

    Enjoyed Red Oak Fillin’ Station so much we dined there twice 

    Diamond Head 19th Hole Restaurant, open to the public and very close to park entrance 

    CONS 

    Damn Canadian geese crap everywhere 

    Fire pit was filled with oversized logs and once removed there was unburned charcoal and lots of ash 

    Unable to move picnic table 

    Site#68 no shade what so ever 

    No privacy from other sites 

    Lots of speed boat and jet ski noise, even after sunset 

    Morning train noise 

    Power plant lights and humming noise 

    No security gate closure overnight 

    No WIFI

  • 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.

  • 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 :)))

  • Mason M.
    Apr. 21, 2022

    Hot Springs National Park KOA

    The Dogs’ first tent camp

    Easy to find and was a nice community spot. Would like to revisit without our dogs to check out the theme park nearby next time!


Guide to Mount Ida

Lake Ouachita dominates the landscape near Mount Ida, Arkansas with over 40,000 acres of water surface and more than 200 islands. The surrounding Ouachita National Forest provides a pine-hardwood mix forest backdrop for outdoor recreation at elevations ranging from 650-2,750 feet. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F with high humidity, while spring and fall offer milder conditions that attract most campers.

What to do

Crystal mining: 20 miles from town. Lake Ouachita State Park Campground serves as a convenient base for exploring the world-renowned crystal deposits in this region. "This park is beautiful. It has camping for all types," notes Amanda F. Several commercial mines in the area allow visitors to dig for crystals with fees typically ranging from $20-35 per person.

Kayaking: Calm water access. The lakes and rivers provide excellent paddling options. "The campsites were walk up, which was mildly inconvenient at first, but ultimately a big plus with no vehicles driving by the actual sites. Being so close to the water kept the temperature comfortable, and having direct access to the lake was perfect for swimming," shares Chelsea K. about her experience at Lake Ouachita.

Hiking trails: Various difficulty levels. Lake Catherine State Park Campground offers several well-maintained trails with waterfalls. "We really enjoyed hiking the Falls Branch Trail with my nieces (8 and 10 years old). I would highly recommend this trail," reports Alison C. Most trails range from 0.5 to 4 miles in length and are clearly marked.

What campers like

Lakefront access: Swim from your site. Many campers specifically seek waterfront spots. "We got the prime spot for tent camping. It was a haul to get all our gear to the end but they have carts available to help," shares Taylor C. about Lake Ouachita State Park. Sites closest to the water typically book 3-6 months in advance during peak season.

Unique accommodation options: Beyond standard camping. Daisy State Park Campground offers alternatives to traditional tent camping. "This park is huge! It has great spots for RV's and a wonderful walk in area for tents. We stayed in the walk in site by the lake and were treated to an amazing sunset every night! We were amazed at all there is to do on the lake and in the campground. You can even stay in a Yurt here!" explains Tom K.

Clean facilities: Well-maintained restrooms. Most glamping areas near Mount Ida, Arkansas feature better-than-average bathrooms. "Possibly the most luxurious bath house I've encountered - it's air conditioned, has plumbing, and running hot water!" mentions a visitor at one glamping facility. Regular cleaning schedules and proper maintenance make a significant difference.

What you should know

Site spacing: Variable privacy levels. Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita has mixed reviews on site proximity. "The lake was gorgeous! I wish we had more time to walk trails, but we were just stopping for the night. My only complaint is that the campground was crowded and the spots were all very close together," Hannah L. reports. Sites in areas A and C tend to offer more separation between neighbors.

Cell service: Limited connectivity. Most campgrounds near Mount Ida have spotty cell coverage. "The cell service was minimal (1 bar) but a cell booster gave us full service," notes Brenda A. about Brady Mountain. Areas closer to Hot Springs typically offer better connectivity than more remote locations.

Weather considerations: Flash flood areas. Some camping areas can experience rapid water level changes. "This creek floods quickly and there are signs located through the park indicating it is a flash flood area, so be aware," warns Mark about Big Brushy. Always check weather forecasts and heed warning signs, especially during spring and after heavy rains.

Tips for camping with families

Water activities: Kid-friendly swimming. DeGray Lake Resort State Park offers excellent swimming options for children. "The water was just beautiful. We fished and skipped stones and if it had been a touch bit warmer, we would've even taken a dip in the water too," shares Stacy M. The park has designated swimming areas with gradual entry points suitable for younger children.

Wildlife viewing: Dawn and dusk opportunities. Early mornings and evenings provide the best chances to spot local fauna. "Cute merchandise at lodge and visitor center. Had fun geocaching and deer sighting," mentions Natalie S. about her family's experience at DeGray Lake State Park. Keep food secured to avoid attracting unwanted animal visitors.

Educational programs: Ranger-led activities. Several parks offer structured learning opportunities. "The rangers were great and offered a variety of informational classes and hikes. We will be back!" says Josh H. about Lake Ouachita State Park. Programs typically run on weekends during summer months and most holidays.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: Check levelness. Finding a flat spot can be challenging in some campgrounds. "We stayed in site 12 for 1 night in mid September. Few if any of the sites in this section of the CG were anywhere close to level and our site, one of the few pull-throughs, was one of the worst, I mean seriously sloped even after ratcheting up the front levelers as far as they'd go," warns Ray & Terri F. about DeGray Lake State Park.

Access considerations: Road conditions vary. Some campgrounds have limitations for larger rigs. "The CG roads are paved, but narrow, winding, and fairly bumpy in spots," continues Ray & Terri F. about their experience with a 36-foot Class A motorhome. Always check campground specifications before booking.

Hookup availability: Limited in some areas. While glamping near Mount Ida, Arkansas often includes utility connections, traditional campgrounds may not. "No sewer. Some camping on the lake but a lot of the sites cannot see the lake. Great bathrooms," shares Heather S. about her RV experience at DeGray Lake State Park.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Mount Ida, AR is Lake Ouachita State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 47 reviews.

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