Village Creek State Park and Lake Poinsett State Park provide furnished cabin accommodations within an hour's drive of Newport, Arkansas. Both parks feature cabins with full electricity, heating, and air conditioning systems. Village Creek offers spacious cabin layouts above the rim of the lake, while Lake Poinsett provides water and electric hookups with picnic tables at each site. Cabins typically include beds, basic furniture, and private bathrooms. Kitchen facilities range from full kitchenettes to simple microwaves, depending on the specific park and cabin type. "The cabins are great too above the rim of the lake. Many hikes to take here and so peaceful."
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Lake Frierson State Park features only seven cabin sites but offers "nice and spacious" accommodations with lake views. Red River Trout Dock provides cabins with full hookups and immaculate private bathrooms, making it particularly suitable for anglers. Most park cabins allow pets, though specific policies vary by location. Reservations are recommended, especially during summer months. A review noted that Lake Poinsett State Park has "nice sites, quiet park" with "some of the best bathhouses."
Most cabins include basic furnishings but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Cooking supplies are usually limited, so planning ahead is essential. Several parks, including Village Creek State Park, have small stores at their visitor centers where campers can purchase firewood and basic supplies. Spring River Oaks and Crowley's Ridge State Park also offer cabin accommodations with market access. Cabins at Village Creek State Park provide easy access to hiking trails, fishing lakes, and other outdoor activities. As one visitor observed, "The campground is spread out on plenty of land. 2nd largest park in Arkansas in such a tiny town."
"Note: reservation app does was not allow same day reservations, so find "available" site and pay at kiosk at visitor center."
"We were initially given a spot in loop A, but moved to loop B to be closer to the playground and lake. Loop A was about 2.5 miles away - park is huge!"
from $25 / night
"Another great Arkansas State Park! The campground is small, but the sites are nice. Arkansas has some of the best bathhouses as well!"
"Camp sites have picnic tables and lots of shade trees!"
"This campground was perfect for our little family reunion near Paragould. We booked three sites together and they were close enough that it was easy to visit each other."
"For a state park it was pretty quiet. We're Seniors and I think we were the loudest..lol. Has shower and bathrooms, pavilions available to rent and a few cabins."
from $23 / night
"**Lake Frierson State **Park is a nice stop off on the way to Jonesboro Arkansas. Nice trails, water recreation and quiet. The campground is small. 7 sites near one of the boat ramps."
"The sites are nice and have great views of the lake. For those of you with RV’s beware that there is no sewer dump station here."
"This is an older private campground that is very well maintained right on the river. Peaceful tranquil setting with owners/operators on site that are very friendly."
"Close grocery stores and restaurants. They sell everything you need for fishing as well. They do not have 30 amp service, only 50, so bring an adapter. Will stay here again."
from $45 - $500 / night
"Water hook ups , electric , dumping station . Camp in tents , rvs. No pets. Camping along the Spring river with excellent waterfront views."
"Ok forget the ever running trains not to far from back of campground or the 3 mile drive on a dirt and gravel road, this is a beautiful park. The river that runs through it has great fishing."
"went here on a fishing trip, and i pulled out so many rainbow trouts from this lake!"
"The sites aren't very big but they are set up in such a way that even if someone parks next to you, it will not ruin your view."
from $39 - $89 / night
TravelerSpacious sites, also has horse camp. Electricity. Racoon issues not under control. Dumpsters near bathroom contained racoons that also went into folks' camps. No cell signal. Bathrooms woefully neglected as far as cleanliness. Old is one thing, but nasty is another.
GuideWe enjoyed this campsite. I think some of the sites are farther from the lake, but we were in 46 and it was super convenient. We enjoyed some good fishing
GuideQuiet site. Restrooms down the main campground area were nice. I couldn’t park right by my tent site but it was a short walk from the road
ScoutLucky enough to get site 9 for our return leg of our week trip. The most secluded site they offer and it is level. Very clean and quiet. The hookups, no sewer, were very well maintained. Staff seemed very friendly. We were just going to stay Friday night. We liked it so much we decided to stay the weekend. Would definitely come again.
GuideOne of the largest campgrounds in the state. weekends fill up fast with local families, enjoying the campground with their kids and dogs. Lots of bike riding trails as well as trails for people that bring their horses for the horse camp section. Sites are fairly close together. Camp is well maintained and has a great visitors center with friendly staff.
GuideOnly 7 sites no sewer, very clean and spacious
TravelerThis place is very beautiful and DEEP into to woods. The sites are very spread out with privacy though and we loved that!
We arrived after hours and our site had a pamphlet with our name and some basic information for our stay.
In the morning, the spot was very beautiful and tucked away in the woods with visibility to the lake down the hill.
It rained briefly and our spot was down a slight hill so there was a bit of concern with puddling, but there was proper drainage and the site didn’t puddle as much as we would’ve thought! The site was very leveled!
We lost service about 5/10 minutes out from the park with Verizon so if there are things you need to search before do that!
When we left we stopped by the visitor center that had a pretty wide range of things to do with a gift store. The staff and rangers were very nice!
We would visit again!
LegendWe have a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and stayed in site 50 for 1 night in mid September. The CG is clean, well maintained. The CG roads are paved, as are the sites. The sites themselves all seemed pretty level. The CG was very quiet and peaceful and about half full while we were there. Our site, 50, was a pull-through, as were several, but most were back in. There is some shade depending on the site. The bathhouses are showing their age a bit.
AT&T coverage was basically nonexistent with 1 bar of 5GE service but 0 MB/s of throughput. We had a clear view to the N at the site, so Starlink was fine with speeds up to 13 MB/s.
RangerArrived after hours to Campsite area A (sites 1-41). Note: reservation app does was not allow same day reservations, so find "available" site and pay at kiosk at visitor center. Hard to see park at night but in the morning found clean restrooms and shower --a happy find. Park offers nice large sites for tent and RVs with power, water, picnic table & fire rings. Really nice campgrounds with golf and equestrian facilities near by.
Camping cabins near Newport, Arkansas are situated within the Crowley's Ridge region, a unique geological formation with distinctive soil and plant life unlike other areas in Arkansas. This northeastern Arkansas region features elevations reaching 550 feet above sea level, with cabin accommodations available year-round. Average summer temperatures range from 75-95°F, while winter temperatures typically fall between 30-55°F.
Fishing at multiple lakes: Lake Frierson State Park offers excellent fishing opportunities with lake-view campsites. According to one camper, "This is a great fishing hole with a small campground! The sites are nice and have great views of the lake" and cautions that "for those of you with RV's beware that there is no sewer dump station here."
Equestrian trails: Village Creek State Park features dedicated equestrian facilities including stables and exercise corrals. A reviewer notes: "Village Creek is a somewhat unique park in that has an Equestrian Camp offering with stables, exercise corrals, water, mounting blocks and the like available for those who would like to travel with their own horses."
Hiking historic paths: The park system includes sections of the Trail of Tears with interpretive signage. One visitor shared: "There is a particularly stunning trail that includes one of the most well-preserved sections of the Trail of Tears. This made for both an lovely hike and a history lesson for our seven year old."
Golfing near cabins: Village Creek features a 27-hole golf course adjacent to cabin accommodations. A visitor describes it as "VERY nice state park! There are 3 camping areas, two lakes, and a gorgeous golf course!"
Private bathrooms: Red River Trout Dock provides individual bathroom facilities that receive high marks from guests. One reviewer emphasized: "Bath houses are private and immaculate. RV sites are full hook up 50 amp. RV sites are spacious and nightly rate is a great value."
Cabin locations above water: Village Creek's cabin placement offers strategic views. A camper noted: "In the morning, the spot was very beautiful and tucked away in the woods with visibility to the lake down the hill."
Spacious layouts: Lake Frierson State Park cabins, though limited in number, offer ample space. A review states simply but effectively: "Only 7 sites no sewer, very clean and spacious."
WiFi availability: Some parks provide free internet access. One camper at Village Creek mentioned: "We had no signal on ATT but there is free WIFI by the office which you can connect to day or night."
Lake conditions vary: Lake Poinsett State Park recently completed dam repairs. A 2022 reviewer shared: "The lake has finally been repaired and they have begun the refill process after is has been dry for several years."
Fishing regulations: Some lakes have specific catch rules. A visitor noted: "Fishing is catch and release only except for Catfish and Brim due to recently reopening the lake."
Cell coverage limitations: Service can be spotty throughout the region. One camper reported: "We lost service about 5/10 minutes out from the park with Verizon so if there are things you need to search before do that!"
Mosquito preparation: Insect activity increases in evening hours. A reviewer at Crowley's Ridge State Park warned: "The only thing negative I can say is the mosquitos come out at dark and are pretty bad so bring your mosquito spray."
Playgrounds available: Several parks include dedicated play areas. A Lake Poinsett visitor mentioned: "There is a really nice playground and also a walking trail that you can access from the campground."
Water activities: Spring River Oaks provides river access for various activities. A camper explained: "The river that runs through it has great fishing. (Just down from fish hatchery)."
Swimming options: Some parks feature swimming beaches with recreational equipment. A reviewer described Crowley's Ridge: "The lake area is beautiful with a small spring fed waterfall, a swim beach area and even a slide into the water."
Educational opportunities: History and nature programs engage younger visitors. A Village Creek camper shared: "The Big Ben Nature Trail offers a great opportunity to identify these unusual plant species and is a short, easy hike."
Site leveling challenges: Crown Lake RV Resort offers superior views despite modest site dimensions. A reviewer noted: "The sites aren't very big but they are set up in such a way that even if someone parks next to you, it will not ruin your view."
Electric hookup details: Different campgrounds offer various amperage options. At Lake Poinsett, a camper pointed out: "Very nice campground with 30something sites. Mostly 30 amp with a few 50 scattered about."
Dump station locations: Some parks lack on-site facilities. One Lake Frierson visitor clarified: "You have to drive to Crowleys Ridge State Park to use their dump station. (10 minute drive)."
Site selection strategy: At Village Creek, a reviewer advised: "If you stay in the B loop, you're about a two mile hike to the hiking trails fyi. The A loop is much closer to that."
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