Lake Catherine State Park

Arkansas State Park · Garland County

Entrance feeFree
CountyGarland
CampingYes
RV hookupsFull
Cabins / lodgeYes

Lake Catherine State Park entrance fee

Free entry

Lake Catherine State Park hours

Visitor Center:

Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Campground/Picnic Area:

Open all year

Bathhouses are open all year

Restrooms are open from March - November

Hours as published by Arkansas State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Lake Catherine State Park

The only full-service marina on Lake Catherine is here, alongside 20 fully equipped cabins, 70 campsites and a well-marked trail to a waterfall. The native stone and wood buildings date to the Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s.

Things to do

  • 🥾 Hiking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐎 Equestrian

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚿 Showers
  • 🛖 Cabins
  • 🛝 Playground
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • 🌿 Nature Center
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

  • 🔌 Full Hookups (Sewer/Water/Electric)
  • ⚡ Electric & Water

Camping options

  • Class AAA (water, 50-amp electric, sewer)
  • Class B (water, 30-amp electric)
  • Rent-A-Yurt

Lodging options

  • 2 Bedroom ADA — Cabin #: 14 · Reserve
  • Duplex Cabins — Cabin #: 10, 11, 12, 13 · Reserve
  • Duplex Cabins (interconnected) — Cabin #: 17, 18, 19, 20 · Reserve
  • Fourplex — Cabin #: 6, 7, 8, 9 · Reserve
  • Rustic Cabins — Cabin #: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 · Reserve
  • Rustic Studio Duplex — Cabin #: 15, 16 · Reserve

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

  • Standard Pavilion — Per Day: $85

Contact

Phone501-844-4176

Address1200 Catherine Park Road, Hot Springs, AR 71913

Upcoming events at Lake Catherine State Park

Event details and registration are on the Arkansas State Parks calendar.

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