Best Cabin Camping in Arkansas

Chock-full of scenic natural beauty and breathtaking geological diversity, camping in Arkansas is an experience hard to forget. Campgrounds can be found on top of magnificent mountain ranges, sparkling lakeshores, and nearly anywhere in between. Known as “The Natural State,” Arkansas boasts two mountain ranges, three national forests, 600,000 acres of lakes, and 9,000 miles of streams and rivers. In addition to numerous camping and backpacking opportunities, Arkansas is long famous for its hunting and fishing scene. So lace up your boots and get ready for an unparalleled getaway camping in Arkansas!

Take an extraordinary escape to the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas in Eureka Springs. The entire city is on the National Register of Historic Places with its carefully preserved Victorian Buildings and unique architecture built around the city’s natural springs. Numerous campgrounds near Eureka Springs offer campers an opportunity to get up close with nature while staying within reach of the city’s curvy hills and winding streets free of traffic lights.

Just south of Eureka Springs lies the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, dedicating 459 acres to exotic cats. The sanctuary is home to tigers, lions, leopards, and cougars. Animal lovers can enjoy guided habitat tours and open discovery areas daily.

Just over an hour from Little Rock, AR, sits the largest lake in Arkansas. Renowned for its scenic beauty and clear waters, Lake Ouachita is surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest. Named one of the cleanest lakes in America, Lake Ouachita provides campers with ample water sports opportunities, including swimming, scuba diving, and angling. The Lake Ouachita State Park also offers scenic trails, two swimming areas, and a marina with boat rentals and fishing supplies.

Embark on a gorgeous trip through The Natural State. With The Dyrt, you can be sure to find the best camping in Arkansas along the way.

Best Cabin Sites in Arkansas (140)

    1. Petit Jean State Park — Petit Jean State Park

    103 Reviews
    Adona, AR
    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. Devil's Den State Park Campground

    86 Reviews
    Winslow, AR
    Website
    +1 (479) 761-3325

    $20 / night

    "sky friendly 

    Quiet during weekday stay

    Campground E has lots of trees 

    Campsite asphalt parking pad level 

    Metal picnic table (on concrete pad), pedestal BBQ grill, metal fire ring with cooking grate"

    "paved road

    The sites are not all level so be picky with what site you choose, we always go find an empty spot that will work first, they have horse camps, tv sites, and camper spots as well as small cabins"

    3. Lake Catherine State Park Campground

    83 Reviews
    Jones Mill, AR
    Website
    +1 (501) 844-4176

    $15 - $25 / night

    "I elected to try Lake Catherine State Park, located just 10 miles outside of Hot Springs."

    "grass around asphalt 

    Good night sky viewing 

    Squirrels ate from our hand 

    Saw ranger patrolling campground frequently 

    Waste containers every other campsite 

    Metal picnic table on concrete slab "

    4. Tom Sawyer's RV Park

    57 Reviews
    West Memphis, AR
    Website
    +1 (870) 735-9770

    "Tom Sawyer's RV Park offers a unique camping experience on the Mississippi River with a mix of pros and cons suika game."

    "Pet friendly!"

    5. Lake Ouachita State Park Campground

    47 Reviews
    Mountain Pine, AR
    Website
    +1 (888) 287-2757

    "Definitely my favorite park in Arkansas so far. It’s a really big park at the lake with lots to do. I was there in the fall so I didn’t do any lake stuff but still had a great time tent camping."

    "This is an absolutely beautiful state park 30 minutes Northwest of Hot Springs, Arkansas. It is massive with a Marina, multiple swimming beaches, RV and tent camping plus cabin rentals."

    6. Roaring River State Park Campground

    45 Reviews
    Eagle Rock, AR
    Website
    +1 (417) 847-2539

    "Lots of river-side campsites, choice between wooded or open areas, pit latrines or flushies, and standard or electric sites. There are groop camping and cabins. Heated bathroom is available."

    "Unable to reserve an electric site because the place was packed! Our basic family site was spacious and near the river."

    7. Village Creek State Park Campground

    42 Reviews
    Colt, AR
    Website
    +1 (870) 238-9406

    $25 / night

    "We were initially given a spot in loop A, but moved to loop B to be closer to the playground and lake. Loop A was about 2.5 miles away - park is huge!"

    "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."

    8. Buffalo Point — Buffalo National River

    33 Reviews
    Cozahome, AR
    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."

    9. Mount Magazine State Park Campground

    32 Reviews
    Blue Mountain, AR
    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."

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

    30 Reviews
    Bismarck, AR
    Website

    "Beautiful State Park. Full hookup, paved and level pads with picnic table, fire ring, grill, tent pad, lantern pole. Bathhouse clean and well maintained."

    "Well maintained, lodge on site, family and pet friendly."

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Cabin Reviews in Arkansas

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