Glamping sites and cabin camping options near Osceola, Arkansas provide convenient access to outdoor recreation while maintaining essential comforts. The region features varied terrain along the Mississippi River delta with elevations typically below 300 feet. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F with high humidity, while winter nights can drop below freezing.
What to do
Water recreation at Lake Frierson: Lake Frierson State Park Campground offers excellent kayaking opportunities on its 335-acre fishing lake. The park maintains boat rentals for visitors without their own equipment. "Only 7 sites no sewer, very clean and spacious," notes a recent visitor.
Golf cart rentals for exploring: At Serendipity Resort, guests can rent golf carts for $50 daily to access amenities throughout the property. The resort features a fire tower with panoramic views. One camper shared, "There is paddle boarding, kayaking, and a small John boat included with the park."
Family water activities: Serendipity Resort maintains a water park with inflatable jumpers. The water park charges $20 per person on the first day, reducing to $10 daily for the remainder of your stay. According to a camper: "My kids used the water park. They had a blast on the jumpers and got very wore out."
What campers like
Convenient interstate access: Memphis KOA provides easy highway access for travelers passing through the Memphis area. One visitor noted, "It's incredibly easy to find right off 55. Easy exit. I called reservations were easy to make and when I got there everything was set."
Pet-friendly accommodations: Several glamping options close to Osceola, Arkansas welcome pets with special amenities. A Memphis KOA guest reported, "From the moment we arrived, we had an amazing experience. The staff greeted us and our pups with smiles, cozies, and treats for the dogs."
Level camping pads: Shearins RV Park offers flat gravel sites accommodating most RV sizes with 30 and 50 amp service options. According to a visitor, "RV'er will find flat gravel sites that can handle most if not all rigs. They have sites with 30 and 50 amp service."
What you should know
Dump station limitations: Lake Frierson State Park lacks an on-site dump station for RVs. A camper advises: "For those of you with RV's beware that there is no sewer dump station here. You have to drive to Crowleys Ridge State Park to use their dump station. (10 minute drive)."
Varied bathroom facilities: Campground bathroom quality differs significantly across the region. At Lake Frierson, "The drawback for me is that this campground only has vault toilets and no showers."
Traffic noise considerations: Highway proximity affects some campgrounds in the area. At Memphis KOA, a camper observed, "Right off the hiway. The most Level site in our 6k mile trip. Nice park w clean facilities. Easy access to the sites."
Tips for camping with families
Water recreation options: Lake Frierson State Park provides family-friendly fishing and kayaking opportunities on a scenic lake. A visitor remarked, "Kayaking and fishing was great! Beautiful place to stay!"
Pool facilities: Some glamping sites near Osceola feature swimming pools for family enjoyment. At Serendipity Resort, "There is also a very nice spacious pool that is included as well. The pool is 11ft deep so there's no issues with using the diving board."
Avoiding unsuitable locations: Elvis Presley Boulevard RV Park has received concerns about safety and family suitability. A visitor warned, "The place is so run down the don't have anything for kids or anything for the family to do."
Tips from RVers
Weather considerations: Winter travelers should prepare for potential cold snaps. A Memphis KOA visitor shared, "We spent the night while driving north past Memphis. The staff was super helpful. Our site (and the whole campground) was covered in snow and in was cold."
Road navigation challenges: Some campgrounds feature narrow access roads requiring careful navigation. At Serendipity Resort, "The roads do narrow down a bit when first coming in so be prepared to watch your corners."
Extended stay options: For longer-term visitors, several parks offer weekly and monthly rate options. At Shearins RV Park, "A park has been at this location since 1955. It was originally a trailer park but has been converted to a RV park. They have sites with 30 and 50 amp service. You will find rates for daily weekly and monthly."
