Best Glamping near Newport, AR

Lake Charles State Park and Village Creek State Park house upscale glamping accommodations within eastern Arkansas wilderness settings. Lake Charles features lakeside yurts with modern amenities including electricity, comfortable furnishings, and climate control systems that provide a resort-style camping experience without sacrificing comfort. "We stayed during spring break 2023 and the campground was about 3/4 full. The bathhouses were clean and the staff was super friendly," noted one recent visitor. Village Creek State Park offers premium glamping options with full hookups, picnic tables, and fire pits surrounded by natural forest landscapes. Both parks maintain well-kept grounds with paved pads and patios, ensuring glamping guests enjoy a clean, comfortable outdoor experience with the convenience of nearby bathhouses and shower facilities.

Extensive trail networks surround these glamping destinations, connecting guests to fishing spots, swimming areas, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Lake Charles provides direct lake access from many glamping sites, with a sandy beach area that's popular during summer months. One visitor highlighted, "Kayaking and fishing was great! Beautiful place to stay!" The parks offer seasonal programming led by park rangers, including guided nature walks and educational presentations about local ecology. Village Creek glampers can explore nearly 100 acres of parkland containing diverse habitats and abundant wildlife, particularly deer that frequently appear near glamping accommodations at dusk. Winter glamping is available year-round at both parks, with Lake Frierson State Park offering additional yurt accommodations for those seeking to explore northeastern Arkansas from a luxurious base camp.

Best Glamping Sites Near Newport, Arkansas (6)

    1. Lake Charles State Park Campground

    19 Reviews
    Powhatan, AR
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 878-6595

    $36 / night

    "Lake Charles was established in 1963 and was dedicated on May 28, 1967. Picnic tables, grills, lantern hooks and paved pads are at each campsite. "

    "this is a nice park, with clean restrooms/bath houses. sites are a comfortable distance apart with good hookups, asphalt or concrete parking pads and patios for solid picnic tables as well as well drained"

    2. Village Creek State Park Campground

    47 Reviews
    Colt, AR
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 238-9406

    $25 / night

    "I called ahead and arrived after hours. It was as easy as it gets. They said to just pick an open site and register in the am."

    "Village Creek has nearly 7,000 acres of forest hills, 33 miles of multi-use trails, playground for children, 2 lakes, Andy Dye designed 27 hole golf course, & visitor center & gift shop."

    3. Delta Ridge RV Park

    18 Reviews
    Colt, AR
    48 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 270-9445

    $40 - $42 / night

    "We stayed in Site# 2  💦🔌💩 Amazing campground for a pass through campground(the lack of laundry/bathhouse held us back from 5)

    WiFi-✔️▫️Streaming- from phone Cell Service AT&T Verizon"

    "As others have said here, the park is right off the freeway, within walking distance of several restaurants, a grocery store, and Walmart. I did hear some traffic but it was huge noise to me."

    4. Lake Frierson State Park Campground

    4 Reviews
    Walcott, AR
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 932-2615

    "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."

    5. Dam Site Campground

    8 Reviews
    Tumbling Shoals, AR
    43 miles
    Website

    "This campground is right around the corner from Greers Ferry Dam. Our family enjoyed several days and made countless memories here."

    "This is such a beautiful campground with great fishing and floating nearby. The campground sits on the tail waters of Beaver Lake and is gorgeous!!"

    6. Greers Ferry Lake - COE/Cherokee Rec Area

    3 Reviews
    Heber Springs, AR
    48 miles
    Website

    "went here on a fishing trip, and i pulled out so many rainbow trouts from this lake!"

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  • Napunani
    Dec. 13, 2022

    Village Creek State Park Campground

    No Cell Service; No Public Phones: No WIFI Calls at Visitor Center

    PROS 

    Senior discount 

    No fee assessed to make on-line reservations 

    Quiet 

    light view of lake from #57 

    Site 57 has no site next to it or behind it 

    Good distance between campsites 

    Dark sky friendly except for sites near toilet/shower facilities where there is an actual street light 

    Climate controlled toilet/shower facility in campground B 

    Both campground B toilet/shower facilities very clean with ample supply of TP, soap and paper towels 

    Wood picnic table (on concrete pad), pedestal BBQ grill, metal fire ring with cooking grate and metal lantern hook 

    Wide roadway in campground B 

    Small playground 

    Access to lake swimming area from campground B 

    Trash receptacles at toilet/shower facility 

    Lots of deer


    Smaller Walmart in Wynne AR 

    Pops Grill in Wynne real good

    CONS 

    County burn ban in place upon arrival but no signage anywhere alerting of ban. We saw the Arkansas burn ban website and inquired upon checkin if it was enforced and park clerk affirmed ban but we saw many campers had a wood fire burning all the time. So without any signage we understand the confusion and noncompliance. Park should at least place burn ban signage at campground entrance. 

    Site 57 unlevel side-to-side 

    No cell service. 

    No public phone in park. 

    Parks signage states WiFi at park visitor center could be used to make phone calls. We found this not true with our T-MOBILE service as we purposely went to the visitor center to make a WIFI call. There is WIFI at visitors center but only one bar and too weak to transmit a call. So if there is an emergency after visitor center is closed and you need to make a call, good luck, as there is no public phone nor any camp hosts. We drove approximately 8 miles towards Wynne to get sufficient cell signal to make calls and connect with internet. 

    Only free WiFi is at park visitor center. We purchased WiFi from park vendor Viasat $20 unlimited for 3 days for one device. Viasat delivered a good signal within 200 ft of toilet/shower facility so it was useless in our campsite#57. Don’t waste your money! Sewer connection at rear of site pad so bring the looooong stinky slinky! 

    Pets not kept on leash 

    No security gate closure overnight

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Lake Charles State Park Campground

    Country Life

    I must make a comment regarding two other reviews. A lake is generally deeper than a pond. You weigh the depth and surface to judge if a body of water is one or the other. In Arkansas you will find a pond on a ranch or a farm. Now in some areas of the United States there are lakes that cover masses of acres and I had to laugh at the fact that Lake Charles was being called a pond. In the south we consider Lake Charles a lake even if it is only 645 acres.  Please don't take offense, I meant none, we just look at things a bit different, we are also very proud of Arkansas and the fact that it is considered "The Natural State."

    Folks if you travel to very many state parks or Corp of Engineer COE parks in Arkansas you will encounter another southern foible.  Narrow roads.  Most of Arkansas is rural and you will find that most roads are older, narrow and farm equipment or ranching equipment uses the roads.  That also leads toward the "charm" of Arkansas.  If you stay in the larger towns you will manage to get by fairly well but venture towards the campgrounds and we hope you enjoy the state.  Take your time.

    Lake Charles State Park is 1/2 more or less hour from Jonesboro on a quiet country road.  It has a 645 acre lake with bass, crappie, bream and catfish.  This park operates year round.  From March to October to will be able to purchase bait and tackle at the Visitor Center.  There are Class AAA sites to tent sites with many on the lake.  There are yurts available.  From November to February a 3-D Archery range is open.  You will find 4 hiking trails and there are several programs offered by the rangers.  Check on the programs offered through the Arkansas State Parks, find the park you want, and plan your stay.  It will be a learning experience for young and old.  So map out everything you want to do and learn.

    Fish, kayak, hike, ranger talks, camping, picnicking, what more can you ask for.  Lake Charles was established in 1963 and was dedicated on May 28, 1967.

    Picnic tables, grills, lantern hooks and paved pads are at each campsite.  Restrooms and bathhouses are modern and "air conditioned" which come in handy when you are dealing with Arkansas heat and humidity.  There is a dump stationed and trash area shortly after coming into the park.  All sites may be reserved.  Beautiful shades trees, level sites with some a bit tight.  No waterskiing or tubing is allowed.

    Four walking trails with the Cedar Trail being paved.  The Butterflies and Blooms Trail is a short gravel trail and the Native Plant Trail uses plants that will attract butterflies and local wildlife.

    Swimming area is free of charge and is located in a day use area.  You will not find life guards so please watch over all.  Alcohol, glass bottles and pets are not allowed.  You will find a gently sloping sandy beach.  

    A short distance away from the park is Davidsonville Historic State Park and Powhatan Courthouse State Park.  There is plenty to keep you busy and we hope you enjoy a laid back southern vacation.

    Word of warning.  Even a native Arkansan quakes when it come summer time and the dreaded flies and mosquitoes come out to play.  Research, find all kinds of options for keeping them at bay, screens on your doors, campfire smoke, anything just don't let them stop you from enjoying.

    Have Fun - Stay Safe   Leave No Trace Better Than You Found It

  • Greg R.
    Feb. 25, 2024

    Village Creek State Park Campground

    Beautiful Park - Friendly Staff

     I called ahead and arrived after hours. It was as easy as it gets. They said to just pick an open site and register in the am. I had a lake front site, with a nice fire pit and picnic table and grill setup. 

     The next morning I registered / paid $44.00 for the night. Super friendly staff. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

  • Michael B.
    Aug. 28, 2019

    Village Creek State Park Campground

    Nice, but many bees; Positive: not as busy as expected

    If not for the bee infestation in the water pipes at the forst site, the rating would be MUCH higher…

    Overall, we had a good time camping here. The only problem was the bugs (mosquitoes, spiders, etc.), but that's a risk of camping. Our actual, reserved site was overrun with bees in the water tap, though. We told the rangers who set off to spray them, and who also gave us a new, slightly bigger site to set up our tent. This one had many mosquitoes under the picnic table, but no bees! And mosquitoes happen, so we dealt with it:-) The bathrooms were GREAT, and even Air Conditioned! The firewood which was officially purchased there and covered in spiderwebs took a LONG time to get burning, but once it was, it burned hot and well into the night. It was a good stay, with the exception of getting stung by the bees, but thankfully it was only me and not the kids who were stung.

    Surprisingly empty, given the very few options shown to reserve online. Maybe many people cancelled?

    One thing to note: the office has WiFi during open hours…otherwise, we didn't even have ANY phone signal in the area. Good while camping, so not a complaint...just an observation FYI.

  • Holly C.
    Jan. 4, 2020

    Village Creek State Park Campground

    2 night stay at Village Creek

    This place was ok, very small, however more than half the trails and park were closed due to flooding. Lots of construction in progress. There was no sewage hook ups (water electricity only), nearby dump station. Bathroom facilities were very clean. The two trails opened were nice. My kids brought there bikes and enjoyed the one bike trail. I was a little annoyed by the park staff. They came by at least 15 times each day, checking tags, checking fire pits, checking pets, etc. I get it, but it kind of ruins the whole experience when you are relaxing in your camper and see park personnel snooping around constantly. We saw them everywhere. We couldn’t even hike without seeing them. It just felt invasive.

  • C
    Oct. 26, 2021

    Lake Charles State Park Campground

    almost perfect

    this is a nice park, with clean restrooms/bath houses. sites are a comfortable distance apart with good hookups, asphalt or concrete parking pads and patios for solid picnic tables as well as well drained gravel under the hookups, pole for lantern or trash, fire pit with grate, and barbecue. The lake is lovely, turning leaves and night sky astounding. the reasons this wasn’t a 5-star review are 1) WAY TOO MANY bees and house flies. Maybe that’s a time of year issue as some of the trees dropped rotting fruit.Flies were not the biting kind, just annoying and bees were, well, bees. i’m Happy to see a healthy army of bees but my dogs were not. 2) The wifi strength was awesome during the day and pitiful after dark. Wifi reception best near the bath houses.

  • Kassi S.
    Jun. 3, 2021

    Village Creek State Park Campground

    Family Friendly

    Village Creek has nearly 7,000 acres of forest hills, 33 miles of multi-use trails, playground for children, 2 lakes, Andy Dye designed 27 hole golf course, & visitor center & gift shop. The park has cabins as well as rv sites.

    There are three main campgrounds: Loop A (no sewer hookups & mostly dirt pads), Loop B (full hookups & concrete pads), and an equestrian campground with stable facilities. Multiple bathhouses located throughout the park; however, in Loop A the bathhouse as you enter the loop has hot showers, where the lower Loop A bathhouse only has cold. As for the bathhouses they were clean and up to date.

    The sites in Loop A were not level and some were very steep. Loop B sites seemed to be mostly level. All the sites contained a picnic table and fire pit.

    We stayed in Loop A site 23 at the very end of the loop. This site was probably the steepest site at the park and we had difficulty getting our camper completely level. There is also a sign at the end of the loop that states this area can have storm damage and to watch for falling trees. While we were there a tree limb fell not even 20 feet from our camper and broke in two. If your willing to take a risk though this site is secluded and more private and right at the entrance to the Lake Dunn trail.

    This campground also has no cell service or internet. You can pay to have internet and they have different options available but to get cell service you either need to leave the park or find the right spot and stay still.

    Pros: •Beautiful campground •Multiple trails to hike •Two lakes to fish in and designated swim areas •Clean bathhouses and showers •Ampitheater with multiple education programs •Rent kayaks/canoes, fishing boats

    Cons: •No sewer in Loop A area •Watch for falling tree limbs •Ticks and other insects-do tick checks and bring insect repellent •No cell/WiFi service

  • Carl E.
    Aug. 14, 2023

    Delta Ridge RV Park

    The Wifi signal sucked.

    No amenities. Like showers and toilets. No pool, no picnic tables, no fire pit. Gravel spots. They do have water, electric and sewer. Clean Campground.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 23, 2021

    Village Creek State Park Campground

    Arkansas State Parks Continue to Please

    This huge park and campground area were easy to find. Check in was a breeze and we headed to back-in site 56 with FHUs. Backing in was easy in this premium campsite with stand up bbq, separate fire pit and patio. The sewer is at the back of most of these long pads so you need about 20’ of sewer hose. There are 3 campground areas in the park, A, B, and Equestrian. Area A is situated at the bottom of the hill that leads up to Area B and the Equestrian camping. The 2 loops of A sites are a little closer together than the B area. We definitely preferred the B area up on the hill. Site 56 is one of the best(spacious and private) sites in the park. Another good site is 65, though its near the main campground road, it has privacy the way it backs to the woods. We were here during a mid April weekend and there was not a horrible amount of vehicle traffic moving about. All the campsites in our little cul de sac were spacious. Directly across from us were 2 long and straight pull through sites, 58& 59. There’s also another cul de sac loop where sites 42-49 reside. That loop is where the swim beach and a play ground reside. All sites are pretty nice with 47 having the best lake view over the swimming area. Heads up on site 48 as this back-in has a pretty steep incline with evidence of asphalt scars from longer rigs. I wouldn’t put anything over 35’ in that site. We walked through the equestrian area and the campsites were very nice with horse stables available. We got 1 bar each on Verizon and AT&T. You can pay for WiFi but we did not. We got a fair amount of OTA channels. With all the tree cover satellite could be iffy in a lot of sites. The sites along the road between the two B loops have a pretty good shot to the south sky. We saw deer near our campsite plus evening visits by a raccoon. We would definitely stay here again.


Guide to Newport

Lake Charles State Park and Village Creek State Park offer popular glamping options in eastern Arkansas, about 30-45 miles from Newport. These parks sit on Crowley's Ridge, a unique geological formation rising 200 feet above the Mississippi Delta plains. Camping options near Newport range from primitive tent sites to full-service RV parks with water and electrical hookups, with most state parks maintaining year-round availability.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Lake Frierson State Park offers excellent fishing in its 335-acre lake. "Kayaking and fishing was great! Beautiful place to stay!" notes one visitor to Lake Frierson State Park.

Hiking trails: Village Creek State Park features over 30 miles of trails including one of the most well-preserved sections of the Trail of Tears. A camper explains, "The Big Ben Nature Trail offers a great opportunity to identify these unusual plant species and is a short, easy hike. However, erosion is a big issue on the ridge, and sections were somewhat washed out after recent heavy rains."

Swimming spots: Lake Charles State Park includes designated swimming areas for warm weather enjoyment. "Really lovely lake with a great area for swimming. We had kind neighbors and felt very safe," reports a visitor to Lake Charles State Park.

What campers like

Privacy between sites: Many campgrounds offer good spacing between camping spots. At Village Creek State Park, a visitor noted, "This is a huge Campground with lots of available activities such as hiking on the Trail of Tears, boating, fishing... the RV sites are flat and they have water and electricity."

Clean facilities: Campers frequently mention well-maintained bathhouses. One camper at Dam Site Campground shared, "Clean bathrooms, warm showers and plenty of TP!"

Peaceful atmosphere: Most sites offer quiet environments away from crowds. At Greers Ferry Lake - COE/Cherokee Rec Area, a visitor commented, "If you want to enjoy the peace and quiet this is your stop. The view is beautiful with all the water sites."

What you should know

Limited cell service: Many campgrounds have spotty cellular reception. A Village Creek State Park visitor mentioned, "We had no signal on ATT but there is free WIFI by the office which you can connect to day or night."

Seasonal considerations: Bug activity increases significantly during summer months. A Lake Charles reviewer warned, "The cons: located near a very tiny town, so bring everything you need with you because a quick trip to the store will take you at least 30 min. Also, the biting flies + mosquitos were ROUGH in the morning. You'll need your bug spray."

Limited services: Some parks have reduced amenities in the off-season. At Dam Site Campground, a camper observed, "We like winter camping, but it appears that they close off most sections of the park during the colder months."

Tips for camping with families

Bring bikes: Several parks have paved trails perfect for children cycling. A Lake Charles visitor mentioned, "There are trails for hiking or bike riding all three campground areas have access to the lake for fishing or bring your own boat and explore the lake."

Plan for wildlife viewing: Many campers report regular deer sightings, especially at dusk. A glamping enthusiast at Delta Ridge RV Park noted, "There were lots of frantic birds at dusk everyday I was there."

Check bathroom facilities: Not all campgrounds offer showers. A Lake Frierson State Park visitor cautioned, "The drawback for me is that this campground only has vault toilets and no showers. You have to drive to Crowleys Ridge State Park to use their dump station (10 minute drive)."

Tips from RVers

Site leveling: Most developed campgrounds offer relatively level pads. At Delta Ridge RV Park, a camper reported, "Each site is a full hookup on a gravel pad with easy leveling. The campground itself is clean and well maintained."

Size restrictions: Some parks can't accommodate larger rigs. A Village Creek visitor noted, "We checked out the other camping areas and they were in much better shape, recently renovated and with full hookups. The sites there are large, and spaced out pretty well."

Utility connections: Available hookup types vary between campgrounds and loops. At Lake Charles State Park, a camper explained, "There was water, electric and sewer hookups in Area C only. Areas A and B had electric and water. All areas are shady and relaxing."

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Newport, AR is Lake Charles State Park Campground with a 4.1-star rating from 19 reviews.

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