Best Cabin Camping near Ouachita National Forest

Searching for the best camping near Ouachita National Forest, OK? Ouachita National Forest is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. Find the best campgrounds near Ouachita National Forest, OK. Read helpful reviews and tips to find the perfect camping option for you and your crew.

Best Cabin Sites Near Ouachita National Forest (36)

    1. Ouachita Campground at Edendell

    1 Review
    Oden, AR
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 681-1884

    $20 - $50 / night

    2. Lake Ouachita State Park Campground

    47 Reviews
    Mountain Pine, AR
    33 miles
    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."

    3. Highway 27 Fishing Village

    1 Review
    Story, AR
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 867-2211

    "This is a small, family run location. There are restrooms and shower facilities, as well as tent sites and RV hook ups. Plenty of room for boat parking."

    4. Little Fir Landing

    3 Reviews
    Story, AR
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 867-3335

    $25 - $85 / night

    "Lake (or river) on the side. Nice view"

    5. Mount Magazine State Park Campground

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

    $35 / night

    "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."

    "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."

    6. Ouachita River Haven

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    Sims, AR
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 326-4941

    $25 - $65 / night

    7. Brady Mountain

    12 Reviews
    Royal, AR
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 760-1146

    $16 - $50 / night

    "After recent rains the lake level was high and several low water crossings on the road into park looked intimidating at night."

    "Great 180 view of the lake and nice trees to hang a hammock on. Picnic tables, electric & fire ring all at sites. Hot showers are available! The camp staff was VERY polite upon our arrival."

    8. Brady Mountain - Lake Ouachita

    10 Reviews
    Royal, AR
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 767-2101

    $50 / night

    "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."

    "the park was clean as any national park is. Lake Ouachita has over 210 Islands. I visited several each day on a kayak."

    9. Wolfpen ATV Campground

    2 Reviews
    Mena, AR
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (479) 394-0404

    10. Arrowhead Cabin and Canoe

    3 Reviews
    Caddo Gap, AR
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (870) 356-2944

    $15 - $140 / night

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Cabin Reviews near Ouachita National Forest

280 Reviews of 36 Ouachita National Forest Campgrounds


  • Rachael H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 11, 2020

    Hot Springs National Park KOA

    Pleasant

    Stayed 2 nights in a basic one room cabin. Had a double bed and bunk bed. Heat /air and cable tv. They advertise WiFi but we didn’t get good reception even though our cabin was very near the office/pool/bathroom. Clean and well kept. Porch swing, fire ring and water at the site. Friendly staff. Clean facilities. Pool is small. Dog play area and kids playground. Good location for exploring hot springs area.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 23, 2020

    Catherine's Landing

    Very Nice, Lots of Amenities

    Catherine’s Landing is a great RV park with lots of amenities and things happening. This park is an RVC Outdoor Destination property which is known for their “resort” amenities. The park is set on 400 acres with one mile bordering Lake Catherine and about eight or nine miles from downtown Hot Springs. 

    All roads, sites and patios are paved and this is definitely a big rig-friendly park. Every site has water, 50/30 amp, sewer, cable, and wifi. Fire pits and picnic tables accompany all sites. There are a variety of sites ranging from waterfront back-in, pull-thrus, or interior back-in. Waterfront sites have a nice view of the lake from the back of the site and access for fishing. The park also has yurts and cottages (some of which are pet-friendly). Adjacent to the yurts is a nice, large covered picnic area with grills, a dish washing station. 

    Lots and lots of amenities here. Hiking trails, swimming pool, fitness center, lounge, playground, dog park, zip-line, boat rental, boat launch, store, and disc golf. Some amenities (boat rentals and zip-line) are an extra charge. 

    Hot Springs is a nice little town nestled in the Ouachita Mountains with interesting history and natural beauty. We found plenty to do from hiking the National Park to learning about the bathhouse history to discovering the gangster influence. We spent four nights and could have stayed longer with all that the town offers. Most people come here to bathe in the soothing warm mineral waters but there is also a horse racetrack, science museum, off road track, water/theme park, alligator farm, and a few museums. Hot Springs National Park has miles and miles of great hiking trails and a great place to spend an afternoon. The town of Hot Springs is very dog-friendly and we found many places that would allow them in and on the patio for lunch.

    Pros:

    • Very nice, clean, well-manicured
    • Lots of amenities
    •  Paved level sites with paved patios 
    • The dog park was a decent size for running and mingling with other dogs
    • The hiking trail(about 3 miles) was a big plus and got used a lot. 

    Cons:

    • Price. We booked late and didn’t have too many sites to choose from we had to pay for a waterfront site
  • Richard
    Apr. 12, 2021

    Lake Ouachita State Park Campground

    One of the best in Arkansas

    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. There’s a nice hiking trail to explore. Also, the bathrooms were the cleanest I’ve ever seen at a state park. All the tent sites have a gravel pad, grill, picnic table and fire ring. There are also walk in tent sites on the peninsula which are nice and quiet. If you get one at the end I’d say it’s probably 200 meters to the parking lot and bathrooms. I peeked into one of the cabins and they look really nice. They also have camper cabins that have heat/air but no bathroom. In all there are 93 RV/tent sites, 8 cabins and 4 camper cabins. The park is also near Hot Springs so there is lots to do.

  • Roxy V.
    Jun. 6, 2020

    Hot Springs National Park KOA

    Nice Campground

    We stayed here only as an overnight on our trip cross-country trip, but overall nice campground. It is about 20 min off the main highway. Things close up early here and once off main highway there really is nothing as you drive to the park. Make sure you come in with all of your supplies otherwise you will be driving back out a ways for groceries, supplies, etc. Everyone there was very friendly- families, seniors, etc. We were late check-ins and they were extremely accommodating by placing our paperwork on the check-in board for us. Even in the dark our site was easy to find. They offer RV, cabin rentals, and tent sites. We tent camp and the pad was of good size with a fire ring, picnic table and pea gravel. Most all of the tent sites are located with tree shade above them (note: not enough trees that you could hang hammocks or tarps though). There is a small pond that looked as though they allow family fishing in. "Grandpa's Griddle" is a small kitchen on site that they offer home-cooked breakfast to be purchased from in the morning. Mostly simple items: biscuits & gravy, breakfast sandwiches, eggs & bacon, etc. The restrooms / showers were all very clean. We did not go in to the National Park, but it looked very pretty from what we could see. The view of the mountains in the morning was very pretty to wake up to.

    Pandemic note: Even though the pandemic was still going on (visited on 5/28/20-5/29/20), no one was really wearing masks here. We did since we were traveling but were the only ones I saw.

    The photos are of the pond and some of the super cute vintage RVs that we saw there.

    I would recommend staying here.

  • J
    Jul. 16, 2022

    Lake Ouachita State Park Campground

    Glamping outside Hot Springs, Arkansas

    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.

    We stayed in campground Area A, on a concrete pad with tons of space around the camper. Many RV sites overlook Lake Ouachita, though ours didn’t.

    If you are there over a weekend, I highly recommend taking the sunset tour by the park service at the marina. It is two hours, $10 per adult and stunning. With the recent heat wave it was also much cooler then the afternoon cruises.

  • D
    Oct. 7, 2019

    Catherine's Landing

    Very Nice Campground

    Located on Lake Catherine in Hot Springs, AR. This privately owned campground has it all: level paved camping pads, 30/50 amp electrical hookups, sewer, cable, picnic tables, fire rings and grilling stations. Several sites are located right on the waterfront of Lake Catherine. They have some of the nicest showers/bathrooms I’ve ever seen in a park! Lake access, water toy rentals, swimming pool, and a zip line! Easy access to downtown Hot Springs. Not many mature trees and campsites are close, but large size to accommodate any sized rigs. We enjoyed our stay there.

  • Vanessa M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 31, 2021

    Miners Camping & Rock Shop

    Quaint and neat location

    Tent, RV, and Cabin options available. Tent site range up to $25 nightly, $38 nightly for cabin, and up to $30 nightly for RV. Full RV hook ups, up to 30amp. Pet friendly, wooded, and has playground. Campground is close to Crate of Diamonds SP

  • Dave G.
    Nov. 10, 2021

    Arlie Moore - De Gray Lake

    Beautiful

    Stayed for a week at Arlie Moore Campground.  Easy access to this recreation area via I-30.  Sites well maintained. A picnic table and fire ring are provided, as well as a lantern post.  This rec area also has a boat launch.  We had great Verizon service with the use of a cellphone booster.  With out the booster service was fair depending where you are.  There are restrooms, showers, and water available.  It was very quiet here, and several nights you would hear the coyotes howling.  We will return!

  • Erika R.
    Jun. 6, 2018

    Lake Ouachita State Park Campground

    perfection in the form of camping

    Camping in the state park of lake ouachita in a tent. never. been. better. was on site T04 for tents and basically sites t01-t11(maybe 12) are on a small peninsula with the lake on both sides. you can go swimming in the lake right off the back of your campsite. they have charcoal grills at each site as well as a fire pit that has a grill over itnfor cooking things over the fire. there is a concrete pad with a picnic table as well as a separate pad on compacted dirt for your tent and then plenty of space in your campsite for other things. you can’t beat the views. the bathrooms are the cleanest an moat upsated Ive seen in a camp ground (and I’ve worked in one) and the showers are great. never felt afraid of wild animals roaming the sites while walking to the bathroom in the dark or anything. the staff in the office is friendly. they offer boat rentals for cheap as well as expeditions to partake in. theres also camper and rv sites and cabIns available, a marina to bring your boat, and fun activities for kids! theres a few different trails to hike around the campground. we went on a moderate 4 mile hike and walked to the trailhead from the campsIte. a great hike with awesome views of the lake and you dont have to drive to the trailhead! couldn’t recommend this place enough!


Guide to Ouachita National Forest

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

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Affordable options for cabin camping

Cabins are available at these well-reviewed spots

  • Heath Valley Cabins offers a rustic experience with essential amenities for a cozy stay.
  • Experience the charm of Camp Clearfork, which features bunkhouses and a dining hall for group gatherings.
  • For a family-friendly atmosphere, check out Highway 27 Fishing Village, where cabins provide a homey feel amidst nature.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Ouachita National Forest is Ouachita Campground at Edendell with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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