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Travelers across the state of Arkansas have a variety of accommodations and lodging experiences waiting for them. The lodges and resorts of Arkansas offer everything from pristine golf, river’s-edge fishing access, fine dining, and wildlife watching in quiet, secluded destinations.
While four Arkansas State Parks have lodges onsite, unique marina experiences outline lakes across the state, and world-class fishing destinations and duck hunting fields in the delta range offer unique experiences for outdoorsmen and women wanting quiet days catching or hunting their dinner.
Arkansas State Park Lodges
- Lodge at Mount Magazine | Paris
Overlooking the Petit Jean River Valley, staying at this lodge during the fall months is the ultimate Arkansas Bucket list destination. Sixty guest rooms with a lobby hearth room and onsite restaurant are perfect accommodations after a day of exploring trails, rock climbing, hang gliding, or visiting the nearby Arkansas Eiffel Tower.
- Mather Lodge | Petit Jean State Park | Morrilton
A historic Arkansas treasure, being the only lodge in the state built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)/WPA teams.
- Queen Wilhelmina Lodge | Mena
A perfect location to experience any of Arkansas’ four seasons with a wraparound porch atop the Ouachita National Forest. Nearby downtown Mena, Talimena Byway, Wolf Pen Gap, and local hiking trails offer plenty of spaces to experience nature, history, or a solar eclipse.
- De Gray Lake Resort State Park Lodge | Arkadelphia
Located on an island deep within the state park grounds, pet-friendly rooms and calm sunset lake views with a nearby golf course set apart these lodge rooms.
Resorts of Arkansas
- Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa | Mt. Ida
Considered Arkansas’ premier lake resort along the banks of Lake Ouachita, this all-in-one experience includes a restaurant, spa, marina, bike trails, and team-building leadership experiences.
- Cedar Lodge | Bella Vista
Located along a peninsula off Lake Lomond with water views from every room in this waterfront lake retreat.
- Beckham Creek Cave Lodge | Jasper
An unforgettable experience inside a cave in the Ozark mountains. A luxury weekend with accommodations for honeymooners and families. Or, drop in on the private helipad among the walls of the Buffalo National River.
- Red Apple Inn | Heber Springs
Sometimes described as a coastal resort, this secluded historic inn comes with fine dining and golf vacations on one of the founding members of the Natural State Golf Trail.
- Crown Lake Resort | Horseshoe Bend
Lodging at Crown Lake Resort can be in the form of cabins, tiny homes, your own RV or a condo. This resort has an on-site restaurant and white sandy beaches. Read more about Crown Lake Resort!
Unique Lodges in Arkansas
- Stan Jones Mallard Lodge | Alicia
Stan Jones is a multi-generational Arkansas farmer, but his real passion is conservation, and part of his land is designated to create a migration destination for ducks. For more than 30 years, Stan has guided hunters in the area using his skills developed since childhood and a passion for sharing the most extraordinary hunting spaces among the river bottoms along the Black River.
- Five Oaks Lodge | Humphrey
A premier destination of gentleman sophistication in the middle of conservation grasslands, rolling out the red carpet for mallards and wood ducks.
- Buckshot Duck Lodge | Gillett
All-inclusive duck hunting lodge with meals, bar and onsite game processing included.
- RiverWind Lodge | Ponca
Ten separate bedrooms accommodate visitors with large, shared spaces for meetings or family gatherings. The wide porch, with a 30-mile view of the Buffalo National River, offers space for morning yoga, dinner on the patio, or coffee and conversation.
Fishing Lodges in Arkansas
- White River Inn | Cotter
An all-inclusive inn with recognizable red cedar wrapping the entrance as the gateway to beautiful accommodations. The inn sits on top of a limestone bluff with White River views expanding for miles to plan from a day of fishing. A custom fly-tying desk offers a unique experience for demonstration and learning.
- Cranor’s White River Lodge | Cotter
Connected to the top fishing guide on the White River, access to boat rentals, dock space, and guide services set this location apart from others in the area.
- White River Trout Lodge | Cotter
Beautiful location on the banks of the White River with bank fishing for browns, rainbow trout, and stockers.
- PJ’s Lodge | Norfork
Located along the Tranquility Run section of the White River, PJ’s is most known for the gourmet dining experience, including “exciting wines, unique beers, and cocktails” combined with a memorable trout fishing experience. The Ozark National Forest borders the property and a working ranch with equestrian stables on the property.
- Crystal Springs Lodge and Marina | Royal
A simple dormitory-style lodge located 15 minutes from Hot Springs on Arkansas’ most transparent lake waters. Nearby Crystal Springs Marina Village offers restaurants, boat rentals, and water toys. Don’t forget to stop by Burl’s Smokehouse before you leave!
More Getaways
If you want to expand your search for other accommodation types, check out some of these options of other places to stay in Arkansas.
- 12 True Arkansas Bed and Breakfasts
- 9 Unique Cabins in Arkansas
- Planning a Camping Trip in Arkansas
- 12 Campgrounds in Central and Northeast Arkansas
- Historic Motor Courts of Hot Springs
- 13 Pontoon and House Boat Rentals in Arkansas
- 17 Arkansas RV Parks
- Coolest Arkansas Airbnbs
- 20 Unique Arkansas Airbnbs: Boats, Yurts and Farms
- 10 More Unique Getaways in Arkansas
- Historical Getaways in Arkansas
- Flamingo Springs Vintage Trailer Resort
Cover photo courtesy of Arkansas Parks and Tourism.
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