Arkansas River Camping and Lake Cabins

Bull Shoals-White River State Park

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Campsites: Just below Bull Shoals Dam, this state park stretches alongside the cool clear waters of the White River, Arkansas's premier trout stream. Bull Shoals-White River State Park offers an enjoyable camping experience for everyone and every budget. From primitive tent sites to RV sites with sewer and 50-amp service, camping enthusiasts can relax and enjoy the natural beauty in the Ozark Mountains alongside cool trout waters of the White River. Two rental RV’s and two Rent-A-Tent sites are available as a convenient way for those who want to experience the White River without having to set up camp. To make reservations, call 870-445-3629 or book online at: www.ArkansasStateParks.com/BullShoalsWhiteRiver.

Daisy State Park

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Campsites: Located in the Ouachita Mountains on Lake Greeson, Daisy State Park offers an abundance of lake view campsites. The park features a total of 103 campsites. These include 26 Class A, 56 Class B and 21 Tent sites. To make reservations, call 870-398-4487 or book online at: www.ArkansasStateParks.com/Daisy.

DeGray Lake Resort State Park

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Campsites: DeGray Lake Resort State Park, Arkansas’ water sports and golf resort, features 113 Class “A” sites complete with two trailer sanitary stations. The park also offers three Rent-A-Yurts for those who want the camping experience without the camping equipment fuss. Park campsites are stretched along the shoreline as well as nestled in shaded woodlands. All are just minutes from plenty of outdoor adventures. Camping is available at the park throughout the year and all campsites are reservable. To make reservations, call 1-501-865-5810 or book online at: www.DeGray.com.

DeGray Lake Resort State Park

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Lodge: Looking for a vacation lodge on a lake in Arkansas? Located just off Scenic Byway 7, DeGray Lake Resort State Park is the state of Arkansas’s water sports and golf resort. DeGray Lodge, connected to the mainland by a causeway, features 96-rooms, the Shoreline Restaurant and a convention center situated on an island with sweeping views of the lake. Most rooms are equipped with two double beds, a color TV, telephone, refrigerator, coffee maker, and iron. Guests in the lodge can enjoy a quiet dip in the onsite heated pool and hot tub, work out in the weight room or enjoy a pampered afternoon in the day spa. To make reservations, call 1-800-737-8355 (V/TT) or book online at: www.DeGray.com.

Jacksonport State Park

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Campsites: Stay at this park that occupies the site of a thriving 1800s river port, and enjoy one of its campsites that are set along the bank of the White River. The 20 Class A campsites include 50/30 amp electric and water hookups. Explore Jacksonport State Park's two museums, the restored 1872 courthouse and Mary Woods No. 2 sternwheel paddleboat. Park interpretive programs and exhibits share the story of historic Jacksonport. To make reservations, call 870-523-2143 or book online at: www.ArkansasStateParks.com/Jacksonport.

Lake Catherine State Park

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Campsites: Lake Catherine State Park offers the only campsites on 1,940-acre Lake Catherine, one of the renowned Diamond Lakes near Hot Springs. Seventy park campsites include either a lake or woods view. Of these, 42 sites also include sewer and 50 amp service. To make reservations, call 501-844-4176 or book online at: www.ArkansasStateParks.com/LakeCatherine.

Lake Catherine State Park

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Cabins: At this peaceful park in the Ouachita Mountains on 1,940-acre Lake Catherine, 18 lake cabins are spaced along the lakeshore. These fully-equipped cabins, featuring a variety of designs, all offer a lake view. Every cabin has a fully-equipped kitchen. Most cabins have one bedroom. The park’s only two-bedroom cabin is barrier-free design. Some of the cabins have screened-in porches. Many of these cabins feature wood-burning fireplaces, too. The park’s five, rustic-style cabins were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1937-1942. To make reservations at these lake cabins in Arkansas, call 1-800-264-2422 or book online at: www.ArkansasStateParks.com/LakeCatherine.

Lake Charles State Park

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Campsites: Campers can choose between 21 Class AAA sites, 39 Class B sites or the rental RV, a permanently set-up 28-foot camper with all the amenities of home and none of the worries. Campers, anglers and nature lovers will all enjoy this park on the shore of Lake Charles, 645 acres of spring-fed waters in the northeastern foothills of the Ozark Mountains. To make reservations, call 870-878-6595 or book online at: www.ArkansasStateParks.com/LakeCharles.

Lake Chicot State Park

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Campsites: Lake Chicot State Park's 40 waterfront/water view campsites provide a base for exploring the Mississippi Delta's captivating beauty, watch birds native to Arkansas, and enjoying recreational opportunities at Arkansas's largest natural lake. To make reservations, call 870-265-5480 or book online at: www.ArkansasStateParks.com/LakeChicot.

Lake Chicot State Park

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Cabins: Lake Chicot State Park's 14 cabins provide you a base for exploring the Mississippi Delta's captivating beauty and recreational opportunities at Arkansas's largest natural lake. To make reservations, call 1-800-264-2430 or book online at: www.ArkansasStateParks.com/LakeChicot.

Lake Dardanelle State Park

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Campsites: You can enjoy a relaxing stay along the banks of Lake Dardanelle at Lake Dardanelle State Park. The park offers two separate camping areas on the lake. Choose onne of the 57 campsites in the main park in Russellville or one of the 18 campsites in the Dardanelle area. Campsites include 30 or 50 amp hookups, water connections and modern bathhouses. Wireless internet is also available. A trailer dump station is centrally located at both the Russellville and Dardanelle areas. Both camping areas are open throughout the year. Park interpreters offer nature programs and tours at the campground amphitheater throughout the year. To make reservations, call 479-967-5516 or book online at: www.ArkanssaStateParks.com/LakeDardanelle.

Lake Ouachita State Park

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Campsites: Surrounded by the Ouachita National Forest, Lake Ouachita is known for its scenic natural beauty and the clarity of its waters, which attract scuba divers, anglers, boaters, and other water sports enthusiasts. Including lakesides campsites, the campgrounds at Lake Ouachita State Park include 101 campsites (40 Class AAA, 25 Class B, 24 Class D, and 12 Hike-in sites. To make reservations, call 501-767-9366 or book online at: www.ArkansasStateParks.com/LakeOuachita.

Lake Ouachita State Park

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Cabins: Lake Ouachita State Park features eight fully-equipped cabins with kitchens; seven of which overlook this popular water sports lake, located just a short drive from the spa city of Hot Springs. The waters of 40,000-acre Lake Ouachita form one of the renowned Diamond Lakes in southwest Arkansas. To make reservations, call 1-800-264-2441 or book online at: www.ArkansasStateParks.com/LakeOuachita.

Lake Poinsett State Park

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Campsites: The natural beauty of Crowley's Ridge provides the scenic backdrop for Lake Poinsett State Park, which offers 29 campsites including four Class A (water and 50 amp electrical), 22 Class B (tent pad, water, 30 amp electrical) and three Class D (tent pads) sites. Each site has a charcoal grill, fire ring, and lantern hook. The park also offers picnic areas, a standard pavilion (screened with restrooms), boat launch ramp, boat rentals, and interpretive programs. A children's playground is located between the picnic area and campground. To make reservations, call 870-578-2064 or book online at: www.ArkansasStateParks.com/LakePoinsett.

Petit Jean State Park

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Campsites: The campgrounds at Petit Jean State Park feature a total of 125 campsites including 35 Class AAA and 90 Class B. Located near Lake Bailey, the campgrounds offer some sites that are near the water and others with woods' views. For camping enthusiasts, the park also offers a Group Camp Area, Rally-style Area, two Rent-A-Camp, and Rent-A-Tepee. The park's airport, open for daytime use only, feature five Fly-in Tent Sites with electricity and water. To make reservations, call 501-727-5441 or book online at: www.PetitJeanStatePark.com.

Petit Jean State Park

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Cabins: Near Mather Lodge are 33 fully-equipped park cabins (21 include kitchens) for rent, many of which share the same bluff with views of Cedar Creek Canyon. Most are rustic-style cabins that were built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), that today offer all modern conveniences. A few are modern duplex designs. Historic Mather Lodge, a grand rustic-style hotelry that was also build by the CCC, and its full-service restaurant are a short walk from the park cabins. To make reservations, call 1-800-264-2462 or book online at: www.PetitJeanStatePark.com.

Petit Jean State Park

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Lodge: The focal point of the overnight accommodations at Petit Jean State Park is historic Mather Lodge, the park's mountain lodge on the bluff of scenic Cedar Creek Canyon. Featuring 24 guest rooms, a restaurant, meeting room, and swimming pool, this native stone and log lodge is among Arkansas's historic treasures that stand thanks to, and in tribute to, the craftsmanship and conservation achievements of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. To make reservations, call 1-800-264-2462 (V/TT) or book online at: www.PetitJeanStatePark.com.

Village Creek State Park

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Campsites: Village Creek State Park offers 96 campsites [24 Class AAA, five Class A and 67 Class B sites (for RVs, tents, and horse campers)]. Each campsite offers dual voltage electrical outlets, freeze-resistant water hookups, a table and fire-pit with grill. Five modern bathhouses, two sanitary trailer stations, a swimming beach, playground, boat dock and launch ramp are conveniently located in or near the campgrounds. To make reservations, call 870-238-9406 or book online at: www.ArkansasStateParks.com/VillageCreek.

Village Creek State Park

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Cabins: Nestled in the woods along a ridge near Lake Dunn are 10 modern housekeeping cabins (1,2 and 3 bedrooms; one 2-bedroom unit is barrier-free). These fully-equipped cabins include kitchen utensils and linens, plus central heat and air for year-round comfort. Wood-burning fireplaces, ceiling fans, televisions, screened-in porches, picnic tables, and grills make these cabins the perfect place for a weekend or weeklong getaway. To make reservations, call 1-800-264-2467 or book online at: www.ArkansasStateParks.com/VillageCreek.

White Oak Lake

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Campsites: On the shore of 2,765-acre White Oak Lake, this park features 45 campsites. Of these, 37 have 30 amp power and four offer 50 amp service, too. Four sites are tent camping and include water only. Like these campsites, the park bathhouse and restrooms remain open throughout the year, too. A trailer dump station is near the bathhouse. Just minutes away are the park's hiking trails and the lake. To make reservations, call 870-685-2748 or book online at: www.ArkansasStateParks.com/WhiteOakLake.

Withrow Springs State Park

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Campsites: In shaded woods that reflect the seasonal beauty of the Ozark Mountains, the campground at Withrow Springs State Park features 30 class AAA campsites (with water, up to 50 amp service, and sewer hookups). Each campsite can accommodate either an RV and/or a tent. This camping area also features a new, barrier-free bathhouse. The park also offers five class B sites with water and 30 amp service. For make reservations, call 479-559-2593 or book online at: www.ArkansasStateParks.com/WithrowSprings.

Woolly Hollow State Park

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Campsites: The campground at Woolly Hollow State Park features 30 class AAA campsites (with water, up to 50 amp service, and sewer hookups). Each campsite can accommodate either an RV and/or a tent. This camping area also features a new, barrier-free bathhouse. The park also offers five class B sites with water and 30 amp service. To make reservations, call 501-679-2098 or book online at: www.ArkansasStateParks.com/WoollyHollow.