Sleep under the stars in beautiful Hot Springs National Park! Roast marshmallows with your friends and family at Catherine’s Landing or watch the sunset along the shoreline at Lake Ouachita.
Hot Springs offers so many campground options with something for every kind of camp enthusiast! Start planning your fall camping adventure now with our top five spots to escape in nature in Hot Springs.
If you’re looking for peaceful camping just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Hot Springs, look no further! Gulpha Gorge Campground offers the only camping available in Hot Springs National Park, making it one of the most unique camping spots in the area. Gulpha Creek runs through the campsite for a great way too cool off in the warmer months and scenic hiking trails surrounding for exploring the National Park. Sites available for RV’s or tent camping and are first come first serve including full hookups: 30 and 50 amp electric, water and sewer connections.
The Hot Springs KOA Campground is located just a short 2-mile drive from downtown and historic Bathhouse Row, offering RV sites, cabins and tent sites. This is the perfect peaceful stay for families with entertaining amenities like a camp swimming pool, fishing pond, playground, game arcade and mini golf course. The KOA is the perfect stay for visitors looking to be close to Magic Springs Water & Theme Park and historic downtown Hot Springs.
If you’re looking for a peaceful place to pitch a tent look no further! Lake Catherine State Park offers 70 campsites, many along the shoreline of beautiful Lake Catherine. Plan a hike on popular Falls Branch Trail to see the scenic waterfall or take a guided hike, lake tour, or guided horseback riding! The park has 20 fully equipped cabins, including one two-bedroom cabin with a patio overlooking the water and private access to the lake from its own fishing pier.
Lake Ouachita State Park is home to one of the cleanest lakes in the country. Offering 93 campsites accommodating RVs and tents with some sites right on the water! Eight fully equipped cabins are also available to rent overlooking the lake or boat to your own private island on Lake Ouachita for an unforgettable camping experience. Escape in the Ouachita National Forest surrounded by 40,000 acres of crystal-clear water to explore while skiing, swimming, scuba diving, boating, kayaking and fishing! Looking for some added fun? Check out their extra amenities, like horseback riding, guided hikes, eagle siting cruises, and kayak tours.
Rise with the sun, sleep under the stars at Catherine’s Landing! More than just an RV park, Catherine’s Landing offers an amazing spot for every form of camping enthusiast; Cottages, RV Sites, Tent sites and for the ultimate glamping experience, Yurts! Pack up your camping equipment and escape to this peaceful retreat with gorgeous views of Lake Catherine. Campsite amenities include a heated pool, zip line, fire pits for toasting marshmallows, hiking trails and a fitness center.
