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Glamping near Ouachita Lake, AR

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    Lake Ouachita State Park Campground houses upscale glamping accommodations along Arkansas' largest lake, offering a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and comfort. Guests can experience the natural beauty of the Ouachita Mountains while staying in fully furnished yurts with modern amenities. Catherine's Landing and Hot Springs National Park KOA also provide premium glamping options with electricity, climate control, and comfortable sleeping arrangements. These accommodations typically include proper beds with linens, private decks overlooking the water, and convenient access to well-maintained facilities. The crystal-clear waters of Lake Ouachita create a stunning backdrop for these luxury outdoor stays. One visitor noted, "The cabins were awesome, hiking was beautiful and kayaking the lake was fantastic! By far the best part of the trip was the events hosted by the Park."

    The pristine waters of Lake Ouachita offer glamping guests exceptional recreation opportunities directly from their safari tents and canvas accommodations. The area features over 200 islands for exploration, hiking trails with scenic lake views, and guided activities like bird watching cruises and stargazing events. Several glamping resorts provide boat rentals, swimming beaches, and fishing access, with the lake known for its excellent bass fishing. Glampers can easily venture to nearby Hot Springs National Park for thermal baths and historic sites, all within a short drive. Most glamping sites remain open year-round, though spring and fall offer the most pleasant weather conditions. A recent visitor mentioned, "The views were breathtaking, the bathrooms were pristine, the trails were glorious! Next time, we'll be sure to bring kayaks or paddle boards and take off right from our campsite."

    Best Glamping Campgrounds near Ouachita Lake (30)

      1. Lake Ouachita State Park Campground

      4.7(51)8mi from Ouachita LakeRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      "Wooded campsite with adequate shade, picnic table, fire pit and raised grilling station. It was very clean and well kept. We stayed on an inner site but several back up to Ouachita Lake."

      2. Lake Catherine State Park Campground

      4.6(86)26mi from Ouachita LakeRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      from $15 - $25 / night

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      3. Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita

      4.5(10)4mi from Ouachita LakeRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      from $50 / night

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      4. Stephens Park Campground

      3.9(11)8mi from Ouachita Lake9 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "Full hook ups, big campsites with table, fire pit, and level gravel. River is close by with playground. Booked up fast for us on the weekend. 20 to hot springs."

      "We arrived at this wonderful little COE with 9 sites and headed into back-in site 3 with FHUs. After we settled, we self-registered per instructions on the information board at the entrance."

      Available this weekend

      from $35 - $60 / night

      1 Site Available

      5. Hot Springs National Park KOA

      4.6(25)19mi from Ouachita LakeRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      "Would like to revisit without our dogs to check out the theme park nearby next time!"

      6. Catherine's Landing

      4.8(26)21mi from Ouachita LakeRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "The park is set on 400 acres with one mile bordering Lake Catherine and about eight or nine miles from downtown Hot Springs. "

      "Gorgeous setting on pristine Lake Catherine close to historic Hot Springs. I was in lakefront site 123 for one night but would have liked to stay longer."

      7. COE Lake Ouachita Little Fir Campground

      4.0(6)8mi from Ouachita Lake29 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "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."

      "Spots have good room and most have water and electricity. Not as maintained as other campgrounds but the isolation and quiet area are nice"

      Campground full this weekend

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      from $22 / night

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      8. Crystal Ridge RV Park at Ron Coleman Mine

      4.0(11)14mi from Ouachita LakeRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

      "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."

      from $13 / night

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      9. Cedar Fourche Campground

      3.3(3)5mi from Ouachita LakeRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "The only downside while we were there was the bathrooms were not open."

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

      4.6(31)25mi from Ouachita LakeRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "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."

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    Glamping Reviews near Ouachita Lake

    544 Reviews of 30 Ouachita Lake Campgrounds

    • kThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 25, 2026

      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.

    • Robyn Michelle S.
      Oct. 12, 2026

      Mill Pond Village RV Park

      Nice

      Nice quiet neighborly (most) pet friendly laundry showers wifi pool community gathering

    • CThe Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 2, 2026

      Catherine's Landing

      Here for Grand Design Rally, but will come back

      Nice, spacious, clean rv park with solid amenities. Very near lots of outdoor activities and Hot Springs National Park

    • Martha R.The Dyrt Pro User
      Oct. 1, 2026

      Crystal Ridge RV Park at Ron Coleman Mine

      Great place does need some attention.

      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.

    • katie D.
      Sep. 16, 2026

      Hot Springs National Park KOA

      Hot Springs

      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!!

    • Melinda E.
      Aug. 20, 2026

      Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park

      Phenomenal Vacation!

      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!

    • SThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 12, 2026

      Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park

      Arkansas's first state park

      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.

    • tom B.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 10, 2026

      Crystal Ridge RV Park at Ron Coleman Mine

      Nicest people

      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.

    • Kimberly P.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 28, 2026

      Lake Catherine State Park Campground

      Cute and busy

      We liked Lake Catherine State Park. My husband tried fishing, to no avail. I chose swimming and was also a little let down. The water by camp is extremely shallow. Even 50 ft from bank youre only in 2 ft of water.. so I opted for floating and it was perfect. My husband had my float tied around his waist while he waded around trying to fish. It was honestly magical. The bathrooms, which contain a couple of stalled showers, are some of the cleanest we've seen in all our travels. A lot of the sites are directly on the water and it looks like each group of sites has its own dock, so thats really cool. The waterfall had no falls bc it hasnt rained here in some time. There was a really nice shop that had ice, wood, souvenirs, a few groceries, and practical items like sunscreen and bug spray as well as rv stuff, like pipes and hoses. There is watercraft rental here but we didnt check that out. 2 nights cost us $52 for 30 amp, water hookup, right by the bathhouse and a site on the water. It was honestly worth it. Probably would have stayed longer if it had been a little cheaper though.

    Guide to Ouachita Lake

    Lake Ouachita spans 40,000 acres with over 200 miles of undeveloped shoreline in the Ouachita Mountains. The lake features unusually clear water with visibility extending up to 30 feet in some areas. Winter temperatures can drop below freezing, making late spring through early fall the most comfortable camping seasons.

    What to do

    Rent a boat: Boat rentals at Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita provide access to the many islands. "I visited several islands each day on a kayak. I arrived at Memorial Day and basically had the place to myself. I left my kayaks on the beach about a hundred yards from my campsite for a few days with no problems," shares Kyle G.

    Disc golf: Catherine's Landing offers an on-site disc golf course for active recreation. "The property is so peaceful and quiet. We came with little kids and they explored their hearts out. Along the river there's a trail and fun places for the kids to play and play," notes Lauren N.

    Hiking trails: The Falls Branch Trail at Lake Catherine State Park Campground offers waterfall views. "We really enjoyed hiking the Falls Branch Trail with my nieces (8 and 10 years old). I would highly recommend this trail," advises Alison C.

    Crystal mining: Located about 30 minutes from the lake, Crystal Ridge RV Park provides access to nearby crystal mines. "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," reports Justin M.

    What campers like

    Level, concrete pads: The RV sites at Catherine's Landing feature well-maintained concrete pads. "The sites are very spacious, concrete pads, well maintained hook ups, and most are full sun," notes Jennifer H.

    Lakefront views: Campsites at DeGray Lake Resort State Park offer water views. "We stayed in 102 and 106 and had pretty views of the clear lake. Were able to park boat next to campsite and get kayaks and floats in and out of water easily," states Natalie S.

    Privacy between sites: Despite proximity, many campsites offer reasonable separation. "The camp sites are spaced for privacy and are level for both campers and tents. The facilities are updated and well maintained," observes Chad K. at Lake Catherine State Park.

    Clean facilities: The bathrooms and common areas receive regular maintenance. "The bathrooms were awesome but a little bit of a hike from where we were," notes Taylor C. about Lake Ouachita State Park Campground.

    What you should know

    Road access varies: Some campgrounds have challenging access roads. "The CG roads are paved, but narrow, winding, and fairly bumpy in spots. Few if any of the sites in this section of the CG were anywhere close to level," warns Ray & Terri F. about DeGray Lake Resort State Park.

    Cell service limitations: Many campgrounds have spotty connectivity. "The cell service was minimal (1 bar) but a cell booster gave us full service," reports Brenda A. from Lake Ouachita State Park Campground.

    Seasonal crowding: Peak periods can fill campgrounds quickly. "This SP will fill up quickly in the spring and fall, reservations are recommend," advises Chad K.

    Limited water hookups: Not all campgrounds offer water connections at individual sites. "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," shares Melissa T.

    Tips for camping with families

    Pack water toys: Calm lake waters provide safe recreation options for children. "It's a great lake for kayaking as the water was calm and there were only a couple of boats on the water," notes Alison C.

    Consider yurt camping: For families new to camping, yurts at Ouachita Lake provide comfort with outdoor access. "The yurts looked very nice from the outside," observes Taylor D. at Catherine's Landing, which offers yurt accommodations along with traditional camping.

    Bring bikes: The paved roads at many campgrounds make biking a family-friendly activity. "Had we had our bicycles with us we could have explored more," mentions Stacy M. at DeGray Lake Resort State Park.

    Look for ranger programs: Educational activities enhance the camping experience. "The rangers were great and offered a variety of informational classes and hikes," shares Josh H.

    Tips for RVers

    Reserve premium sites early: Waterfront RV sites at Stephens Park Campground fill up quickly. "This is a small campground with 9 sites and they are huge. I believe it is site 3 that is right on the water. Electric water sewer. Quiet all weekend," recommends Sandy H.

    Check site levelness: Many campsites require leveling equipment. "Our site was spacious & level, I just wish I selected one on the upper loop- the views are nicer as well as the breeze," advises Bob M.

    Bring extra water hose: Some campgrounds have unusual hookup arrangements. "The water spigot was in the back of the site away from the sewer and electric so we needed about 30' of water hose," notes MickandKarla W.

    Confirm dump station locations: Not all campgrounds have on-site dump stations. "We stayed here because we wanted to check out Hot Springs, AK the next day and it seemed like the closest option," explains Ethan K.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Ouachita Lake?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Ouachita Lake is Lake Ouachita State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 51 reviews.

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