Best Cabin Camping near Witts Springs, AR

Several cabin options exist in the Ozark Mountain region near Witts Springs, Arkansas. Buffalo Point, located along the Buffalo National River, features cabins with basic furnishings and electricity. Dogwood Springs Campground Resort offers cabins with mini-kitchens and private bathrooms. A visitor noted that "my cabin was perfect for my dog & I" while staying at Dogwood Springs. Shady Oaks Campground provides cabin rentals with water and electric hookups, while Macks Pines offers cabin accommodations along with other camping options. Most properties provide picnic tables, fire rings, and access to shared bathroom facilities.

Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Buffalo Outdoor Center in Ponca offers cabins for various group sizes, with options for families or solo travelers. Most cabins require advance reservations, particularly during summer months when tourist traffic increases. Pet policies vary by location. Dogwood Springs and Macks Pines allow pets in their cabins, while others may restrict animals. According to a review, the cabins at Dogwood Springs are "well appointed and inviting" with full bathrooms and mini-kitchens, making them suitable for longer stays.

Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from full mini-kitchens at some locations to simple microwaves or outdoor cooking areas at others. Several campgrounds operate small markets on-site for basic supplies. The Macks Pines location has a weekend cafe with good breakfast options and burgers. A review mentioned that the area around Macks Pines is "a dry county with very few places to buy any food or groceries outside of an hour drive," so visitors should plan accordingly and bring essential supplies.

Best Cabin Sites Near Witts Springs, Arkansas (35)

    1. Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River

    34 Reviews
    Cozahome, AR
    28 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."

    2. Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park

    105 Reviews
    Adona, AR
    44 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"

    3. Dogwood Springs Campground

    10 Reviews
    Jasper, AR
    25 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."

    4. Macks Pines

    2 Reviews
    Hector, AR
    19 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."

    5. Shady Oaks Campground & RV Park

    10 Reviews
    Marble Falls, AR
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 743-2343

    "They offer a spacious dog park, which the dogs are currently playing at while I relax and take in nature."

    "They make you feel like you're family and they will even walk your dog for you if you need them to. Campground is very shady, quiet. Plenty of room between sites. Cabins are beautiful."

    6. Horseshoe Canyon Ranch

    9 Reviews
    Ponca, AR
    29 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."

    7. Bull Shoals-White River State Park

    26 Reviews
    Bull Shoals, AR
    43 miles
    Website

    "All of the campsites face white river and there’s plenty of space between sites to allow for some level of privacy. All the campsites are flat with nice concrete pads."

    "My friends have been trying to get us here for a few years and we finally made the drive. It did not disappoint! We shared a “buddy site” because we have tiny campers."

    8. Russellville Campground — Lake Dardanelle State Park

    16 Reviews
    Russellville, AR
    38 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."

    9. Blue Heron Campground

    15 Reviews
    Cotter, AR
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 453-4678

    "The location is great in the sense that it’s easy to get to and it’s laid out well. Unfortunately, it’s directly under an overpass and it is loud- loud enough that I used ear plugs at night."

    "Each site has its own fire pit and 2 chairs. All the sites are great, but the river sites provide a nice cool breeze off the water!"

    10. Buffalo outdoor center

    6 Reviews
    Ponca, AR
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 861-5514

    $50 / night

    "This is a wonderful RV park.  Easy to find, park and setup.  Very large concrete pads to set up RV.  Very clean bathhouse/restroom.  "

    "This park is so unique. The view is amazing and it is quite literally on top of a mountain. Very clean restrooms and surprisingly good service for how remote it was."

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Cabin Reviews near Witts Springs, AR

307 Reviews of 35 Witts Springs Campgrounds



Guide to Witts Springs

Buffalo Point Campground sits within the Buffalo National River Wilderness, offering access to one of Arkansas' most pristine waterways. The Buffalo River area near Witts Springs features limestone bluffs, rolling Ozark mountains, and elevations ranging from 800 to 2,200 feet. Weather can shift quickly in these hills, with spring and fall providing the most comfortable cabin camping temperatures while summer temperatures often exceed 90°F.

What to do

River activities: Several spots throughout Buffalo Point provide river access for fishing, swimming, and floating. According to a camper, "There are several river access spots throughout the campground. There are floating outfitters in the area that will drive you up river to float back down toward the campground."

Cave exploration: The Buffalo Point area features interesting cave formations to explore during your stay. One visitor noted, "We found a cool cave at the far right end of the rock beach." Another mentioned exploring Bear Cave: "It was nice with lots of exploring around the cave."

Wildlife viewing: The White River area provides excellent wildlife watching opportunities. At Blue Heron Campground, one visitor shared, "We had a riverfront spot and really just came to chill not fish but it's a fishing location. White river is trout paradise so if you're an angler this is where it's at."

What campers like

Private bathroom cabins: The cabins at Dogwood Springs Campground Resort offer more privacy than standard campground facilities. A reviewer noted, "We had an opportunity to peek into a cabin and we were very impressed with the set up, having a full bath and mini-kitchen. It was well appointed and inviting."

Mountain views: The Buffalo Outdoor Center in Ponca features cabins with stunning vistas. A camper observed, "Full hookups, gorgeous views on top of mtn…just a short drive to Buffalo access points, food, supplies, outfitters, etc… Staff is super friendly too!!!!"

Quality of trails: The hiking opportunities near cabins in the Witts Springs region offer varied terrain. A camper at Buffalo Point shared, "We did the Over Look trail and it was pretty well maintained. We also went to the Rush Ghost Town and did the short loop to check it out."

What you should know

Seasonal water levels: The Buffalo River's water level can change dramatically with rainfall. A camper at Buffalo Point reported, "The water was absolutely beautiful Thursday-Saturday, but the area got a lot of rain Saturday starting around 2 am... By 8 pm Saturday, the water at the beach area was completely brown and we could tell the water was up a LOT."

Limited services: Many areas near Witts Springs have minimal amenities. A visitor at Macks Pines noted, "Dry county with very few places to buy any food or groceries outside of an hour drive."

Cabin reservation timing: Cabins book quickly during peak seasons. A visitor to Petit Jean State Park advised, "A loop is full hookup while B-D have electricity & water only... 'Stays booked 93% of the year' -Park Office. It's really hard to get a reservation if you don't book at least a year out in A loop."

Frequently Asked Questions

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Witts Springs, AR is Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River with a 4.5-star rating from 34 reviews.

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