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Best Cabin Camping near Hector, AR

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Several state parks and private campgrounds near Hector, Arkansas provide cabin rentals with varying amenities and comfort levels. Mount Magazine State Park offers 13 ridge-line cabins with impressive valley views and luxury features including Jacuzzi tubs on private balconies. Petit Jean State Park provides cabin accommodations with electricity, though some units may require guests to bring their own water. "We had an opportunity to peek into a cabin and we were very impressed with the setup, having a full bath and mini-kitchen. It was well appointed and inviting," notes one visitor to Dogwood Springs Campground. Buffalo Point along the Buffalo National River also features cabin rentals, while Lost Valley Canoe & Lodging offers cabins with hot tubs on the deck.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location and price point. Mount Magazine's cabins tend to cater more to adults seeking a peaceful retreat, with one reviewer noting they "had to book our site almost a year in advance" due to popularity. Pet policies vary by location, with Buffalo Point and Dogwood Springs allowing pets in some cabin units. Most state park cabins require advance reservations, particularly during fall foliage season when Mount Magazine and Petit Jean experience peak demand. Cove Lake Complex offers more basic cabin accommodations but provides good value and proximity to outdoor activities. Mack's Pines in Dover provides cabin options for those exploring the Ozarks, though these tend to be more utilitarian in nature.

Most cabins include basic furniture and beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely, from full mini-kitchens at Dogwood Springs to simple microwaves or outdoor cooking areas at other locations. Mount Magazine's cabins are located 30 minutes from the nearest town, making it essential to bring groceries and supplies. Petit Jean State Park has a visitor center with limited camping supplies and firewood available for purchase. Cell service can be spotty throughout the region, with reviewers noting no T-Mobile service at Petit Jean and limited Verizon coverage at Cove Lake. Visitors planning extended cabin stays should stock up on provisions before arrival, as many of these forest cabins are situated in remote locations.

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Best Cabin Sites Near Hector, Arkansas (20)

    1. Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park

    105 Reviews
    Adona, AR
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 727-5441

    $25 - $40 / night

    "Our first time in Petit Jean State Park and hopefully not our last! The area is so beautiful and the park is clean. We stayed in one of the yurts."

    "PROS 

    No reservation transaction fee 

    Senior discount 

    Quiet 

    Moveable metal picnic table on a concrete pad, pedestal BBQ grill, fire ring with cooking grate, and one hook lantern pole 

    Site 14 partially"

    2. Russellville Campground — Lake Dardanelle State Park

    16 Reviews
    Russellville, AR
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 967-5516

    "The State Park systems in the US are some of our favorite places to find beautiful camping spots, but Lake Dardanelle State Park in Arkansas tops most of them all."

    "The park is clean and decently maintained. Great welcome center with aquarium displays that are quite informative."

    3. Macks Pines

    2 Reviews
    Hector, AR
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 331-3261

    $20 / night

    "There are some trails nearby, but the area and trails are really designed for ATVs."

    "short drives from the campgrounds to beautiful scenery with a little bit of research, or ask greg.  alot are even accessible by car.   take the 30 min drive to hillbillys lims bbq as well."

    4. Mount Magazine State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    Blue Mountain, AR
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 963-8502

    $35 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    5. Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River

    34 Reviews
    Cozahome, AR
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 449-4311

    $20 - $50 / night

    "Each site has parking, for car or RV all differing in length, and you walk behind the parking to an area with benches, picinic table, lantern hanger, and fire pit."

    "A number of sites are multi-level, meaning the picnic table may be on an elevated platform with steps for access."

    6. Cove Lake Complex

    11 Reviews
    Paris, AR
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 963-3076

    "We stayed as a group (three families with 7 kiddos total, ranging from 6-15), across two adjacent sites: 1 & 3."

    "There is swimming, boating, (stocked) fishing, hiking, and pretty drives. Absolutely beautiful lake surrounded by green that would be incredible in the fall!"

    7. Byrd's Adventure Center

    16 Reviews
    St. Paul, AR
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 667-4066

    $10 - $22 / night

    "The facility is located on 800 acres surrounded by the Ozark National Forest and Mulberry River."

    "The store is well stocked an has ice cream and fresh foods. The restaurant is pretty awesome as well. Food is YUM!"

    8. Horseshoe Canyon Ranch

    9 Reviews
    Ponca, AR
    42 miles
    Website

    $5 - $245 / night

    "The ranch also has cabins and horseback rides. Check out their website for more info."

    "Car camp, hammock, tent camp, or rent one the cabins to enjoy the roaming goats and horses around the property. Infamously known in AR as one of the best climbing spots."

    9. Dogwood Springs Campground

    10 Reviews
    Jasper, AR
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 446-2163

    "He went over the trails in the area & marked the ones I wanted to go to on a map - which was extremely helpful since I kept losing cell service/gps while driving."

    "My Drive to the campsite was beautiful. The new owners are extremely kind & accommodating.

    My cabin was perfect for my dog & I. I’m excited to see the updates to visit again."

    10. Choctaw

    3 Reviews
    Clinton, AR
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 745-8320

    $18 - $50 / night

    "This Campground is quiet, secluded jewel in Clinton, Arkansas. Tall trees everywhere you look. Every campsite is shaded. Perfectly spaced trees for the hammock lovers."

    "Tall trees, a lake, and nicely spaced out sites. Loved it."

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  • J
    Jul. 6, 2019

    Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park

    Beautiful area

    Our first time in Petit Jean State Park and hopefully not our last! The area is so beautiful and the park is clean. We stayed in one of the yurts. The kids enjoyed the geese right outside the door and at night, the deer came out only feet from the yurt. The yurt itself is was as expected. Only beds inside with one table, 4 chairs and a fan. It does have electricity inside but no water. Outside is a nice deck, propane stove, water faucet, fire ring, picnic table and bbq pit. It also has a canoe available for use with each yurt. The boathouse was not too far away and well maintained. There is a very nice pool on the grounds also. We really enjoyed the hiking trails.

  • Malaney H.
    Sep. 16, 2018

    Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River

    A must!

    Buffalo national river is the first national river established in the US and let me tell you it's gorgeous!! There are many places to camp but we stayed at Buffalo Point. There are a few different loops to stay on, we stayed in A. Each site has parking, for car or RV all differing in length, and you walk behind the parking to an area with benches, picinic table, lantern hanger, and fire pit. The river is behind the sites and you can swim in it. I recommend swim shoes because its all rocks to get to it and entering in and out of the water. Behind A loop on the opposite side from the ramp before the curve in the river is a rope swing. Its across the river so you must be a strong swimmer to beat the current. The bathrooms are well kept and there is trash bins available. Pets are allowed too. The loop that we stayed in was first come first serve and there was a self pay station near the bathroom. If you are up early enough, you may see bald eagles flying around the river like we did!

  • Napunani
    Dec. 1, 2023

    Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park

    One of Arkansas' Finest

    PROS 

    No reservation transaction fee 

    Senior discount 

    Quiet 

    Moveable metal picnic table on a concrete pad, pedestal BBQ grill, fire ring with cooking grate, and one hook lantern pole 

    Site 14 partially shady 

    Good condition asphalt parking pad with gravel and grass surrounding 

    Good view of lake from Site 14 

    Sites well spaced 

    Campground A toilet/shower building clean and sufficiently stocked. Heated but not air conditioned. 

    Site 14 more than long enough for trailer and tow vehicle 

    Dark sky friendly as there are no street lights in Campground A 

    Very nice 6ft wide asphalt bike trail from Campground B to Mather Lodge

    (approximately 1.75 miles) CCC Hike and Bike Trail 

    New Visitor Center built 2021 

    Beautiful CCC built Mather Lodge

    (restaurant added in 2012) 

    Grass throughout campground mowed 

    Firewood sold in the yards of residences along State Road 154 

    CONS 

    Site 14 extremely unlevel side to side 

    No privacy from other campsites 

    No entrance security gate to the park or any campgrounds as State Road 154 cuts thru the park 

    No park ranger drive thrus 

    Mather Lodge Restaurant OK. Don't expect much from the menu or service but it has a full bar 

    3 of our 4 day stay there was a religious group prophetlytizing at the Park Visitor Center WIFI only at Lodge and Visitors Center 

    NO TMOBILE service

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Lori C.
    Apr. 20, 2021

    Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park

    Beautiful Park with great hiking trails

    Beautiful park with lots of space between spots and large green belt areas to enjoy. The hiking trails were fun and challenging with not many people and we hiked with our dogs. We stayed in a pull through site in Loop A, Spot 29 with full hookups. It had plenty of room for trailer and truck parking and was pretty level. There was no wifi or cell service for T-Mobile. We rode our bikes to the Visitor Center to access wifi and were able to get cell service at the Mather Lodge overlook. There is a really nice walking / bike trail from the campgrounds to the Mather Lodge. The park is well maintained with clean bathrooms and showers. Trash bins were located throughout the camping area. We will visit here again.

  • Fred S.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 7, 2025

    Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park

    Fantastic State Park

    Camped here on May 1, 2025. This is one of my favorite state parks in the USA. Lots to do here. Fantastic hiking trails - rated from easy to difficult. Since I live only 45 minutes from this park, I normally come here for the day for hiking. This time, I got around to trying out the park's campground. This popular campround is divided into 4 areas - A through D. There are a total of 125 campsites, including 26 pull-through sites. Thirty-five of the sites are Class AAA sites which have 50 amp electrical, water, and sewer hookups. There are 90 Class B sites offering 30 amp electrical and water hookups. All sites are reservable. Tent and hammock camping is possible depending on the sites. I camped at site 103 in Area D. The staff at the office helped me pick this site for my campervan. The site had water and 30amp service. The restroom/shower house was clean and well maintained. The campsite itself was dated but clean. The site was large and had trees around it offering a little bit of privacy. The pull-thru drieway was close to the campground road. The site included a picnic table, tent pad, lantern pole, metal fire ring, and grill. Solar charging and Starlink connectivity may not be possible at this site; Area C has an open sky above it. There was some road noise from vehicles driving on Petit Jean Mountain Road which is behind the site. Received good AT&T 5G cell service, but little to no T-Mobile 2G service.  Areas C and D are in the woods. Most of the sites in these areas are on the small size but should easily accomodate a truck camper and smaller. Not all sites are level. Areas A and B can accomodate large rigs and towables.

  • Ryan S.
    May. 14, 2020

    Mount Magazine State Park Campground

    Mountaintop Gem

    Mount Magazine is a mountaintop oasis in NW AR. It is definitely NOT a family SP. It is structured for adults to enjoy a peaceful, tranquil, serene campground. The campground is small and has a typical setup with 30/50A, water, fire ring and picnic table. There are only 18 sites and are booked WELL in advance. We had to book our site almost a year in advance.

    There is not much to do in the campground. There is access to hiking trails and to Signal Hill (the highest point in AR). The lodge is gorgeous and the restaurant has a buffet on Friday nights that is very good. There was an annual yoga retreat the weekend we were there which crowded the lodge, but the cabins and lodge have beautiful views of the valley.

    Mt. Magazine is an amazing park (for adults), and make an effort to get there!

  • Taryn S.
    Jul. 25, 2024

    Cove Lake Complex

    Hidden gem in the Ozarks

    Fantastic smaller campground minutes from Mount Magazine. It seems to be overshadowed by much larger, better known places like Devils Den, so it's fairly quiet even when it's 'busy.' We also learned that it has new management as of this year (2024), a young family that's extremely hands-on.

    We stayed as a group (three families with 7 kiddos total, ranging from 6-15), across two adjacent sites: 1 & 3. You could see the lake from our sites, but they don't sit right over the lake like some do. With so many kids in our group, we actually wanted that. Sites are extremely spacious and well spaced from each other, and would feel even more private later in the season when the trees are full. Bathrooms are simple pit toilets, but clean and well-maintained. 

    Boat rentals right onsite, concessions, even a small beach area! We will 100% be back. No cell service whatsoever with Verizon.

Guide to Hector

Cabin camping near Hector, Arkansas offers a perfect blend of nature and comfort, allowing you to unwind in scenic surroundings while enjoying modern amenities.

Explore the Beauty of Petit Jean State Park

  • Experience the stunning views and hiking trails at Petit Jean State Park, where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of tall pine trees and breathtaking overlooks.
  • The park features a well-maintained visitor center and clean facilities, making it a great spot for families and nature lovers alike.
  • Don't miss the nearby Petite Jean Coffeehouse for a cozy stop before or after your outdoor adventures.

Adventure Awaits at Mount Magazine State Park

  • At Mount Magazine State Park Campground, enjoy a variety of nature trails and the chance to witness spectacular sunsets from your cabin.
  • The park is dog-friendly, allowing you to bring your furry friends along for hikes and exploration.
  • With its proximity to the Ozarks, this campground is ideal for those looking to experience the great outdoors while enjoying comfortable cabin accommodations.

Cabin Camping Prices and Options

  • Prices for cabin camping can vary, with options like Dogwood Springs Campground offering full hookups and rustic charm, typically ranging from $30 to $50 per night.
  • For a more secluded experience, consider Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, where cabin rates start around $40, perfect for those seeking adventure and tranquility.
  • If you're looking for a unique experience, Macks Pines provides a range of cabin options, with prices generally between $25 and $45, catering to both RV and tent campers.

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