It was a beautiful morning, perfect for exploring trails along the state park. We drove :30, 2…read moremiles out of Hot Springs. We started in the visitor center with Wi-Fi, maps, and a small gift shop. We followed the trails down to the marina. We passed campsite's & pullouts. Kayaks, paddle boats, pontoon boats are all available. There was a small beach with two people sitting on chairs.

We drove through part of Lake Ouachita State Park in late July 2025…read more Entrance was free. The lake looked clean everywhere we went. I was impressed. Many boaters, some swimmers (with designated areas and beaches even), some fishermen, and hikers scattered this area of Arkansas just outside of Hot Springs. It was fairly hot when we went, but still good fun and beautiful scenery. If time had permitted, I would have liked to take my daughters to Three Sisters Springs and other places. We instead stayed at Echo Canyon which is not technically part of the state park, but exists on Lake Ouachita.

Clean and comfortable - natural beauty sitting just around the bend and over the next hill and…read moreunder the placid water of Lake Catherine! It's fun and easy to reach/enjoy with family friendly opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating, swimming, grilling, camping (cabins available too) - very close to Hot Springs which has a lot of beauty from the National Park in downtown to the lookout tower atop the highest point in downtown - including the natural hot springs which makes this place famous for America's first off season professional baseball camps and the likes of gangsters and movie stars all mingled alongside the everyday persons enjoying the same or hanging out at the horse races. It's a cool place to visit and you'll have a super time at the park - with other states parks and lakes and rivers/hiking and nature all around!

Lake Catherine-- We absolutely love this lake!…read more Although, I felt like things were not labeled as they should have been during the hike of "Falls Creek Falls". There were marks on trees during the hike that were red, white and yellow, but I had no idea what those meant. Maybe this part of town is less touristy and more locals, because people had set up hammocks, and all of their things that they needed for the night/day around the waterfall after the hike. I spoke to a sweet man and woman on a golf cart who seemed to work there, as they were going around and changing papers for the reservations for there were trailers in the parking lot, and they advised us on where to go and park. They did advise us that if you go on the trails, if you go towards the left, the hike is shorter and it's about a 1/2 a mile, and if you go towards the right, it's about a mile and a 1/2 Which is a great tip because, of course, we wanted to take the shorter route. We had a toddler and an elderly person with us, and so we did not want to do a strenuous hike. This hike was just enough for us to feel better adventurous, and like we accomplished something when we got to the falls. The falls were beautiful, and the water looked gorgeous. Although, I did see later on another app, that a lot of times sewer water gets into the falls. Unfortunately, we had decided to take a dip even though we didn't have swim suits just because it looks so refreshing but it's just something to keep in mind. Overall, we would definitely come here again! It looks like a great place to bring lunch and hang out and eat after a great hike!

I stayed here while on a nursing contract for 4 months. I felt safe all the time and if I had any…read morequestions or issues the owner was quick to help. They are so kind and considerate. It is a beautiful place to stay and very relaxing. I will go back again! Thank you Steve for making my stay enjoyable.

Real nice check in the lady who checked us up real nice free canoe for water activities Great Lake…read moreno swimming but they do have a pool

Beautiful! Secluded! The water was so clean and the campsites were clean. Our family of 6 enjoyed…read moreit.

Beautiful park by a beautiful lake. Quiet, clean, green, and peaceful. This is a must visit if…read moreyou're seeking biggest bang for the buck while also considering natural beauty and cleanliness. Far away from Arkansas' limited urban areas. Camping is a must! Be aware - this is Arkansas with a subtropical humid climate and the most amount of bugs you'll encounter in your life. ... aggressive huge flies that chase you around the camp sight and they bite!!!! Wasps and bees. Spiders and ants. Ticks. Haha. If that's not your thing, bring the Rv and skip the tent.

This will be a great place for a cookout come this summer. Little cold right now though in…read moreJanuary! I like how you can drive up the hill onto the top of the dam here. Great views of the lake to the west and north.

Definitely the best kayaking trip we've been on! My wife and I came to Arkansas for our honeymoon…read moreand are so glad we found this place. Franks was super nice and helpful and the prices are the best ones you can find. The views were absolutely gorgeous, it was very quiet, and the water felt amazing. Can't recommend this place enough to anyone looking to go kayaking. *Still open during covid- you have to wear a mask during the shuttle to launch spot.

Just wrapped up my 7th trip to Two Spirits. I had a great time, like every time before. Frank and…read moreSusan are the best, they treat you like family. The views, the cold cabins and the awesome food are well worth the money. Can't wait for next year!

I wanted to be sure to come back and write a review as I couldn't find many newer reviews prior to…read moregoing. I'll start out by saying that the owners were great!!! We originally booked a camp side with electric and water for 2 days and would float on our last full day. We decided to extend our campsite and change our float to the next day AND swap to kayaks Instead of tubes. When we went to the office to make the changes and they were more than happy to help us as if it were no big deal! I also watched the owner down by the river everyday we were there just greeting people and chatting and helping in any way possible. I'm pretty sure I saw him pulling someone's car that had broke down. Just a testament to how helpful they are. The Campsite- my wife and I got site L for 3 days. The owner had just finished mowing the grass as we pulled up and it was very clean and level. I had read one old review that said the electric pole was a hundred feet away or something so I showed up with 5 extension cords. lol to my surprise, the electric pole was right at the side and 10 feet away from our tent! But I was ready. The water spigot was also right behind that so it was all very close. There was a nice fire ring and a camp style grill and the picnic table was in great shape. No one was in the site to our right but there were some folks in the site to our left but there was just enough space that it was no bother. The bathrooms were just a short walk up the hill. There was one men's and one women's restroom that stayed clean the whole time we were there and there were two showers, each in its own individual room. All 4 doors had pin pad knobs so they stayed locked and you needed a code to get in, they didn't give us any issues. The showers were push knobs so you have to hold them to keep water flowing but the temps were good. A little warm for my tastes but my wife loved it. The River- we decided on the kayaks instead of the tubes as we have tubes the river a few times and wanted to check out a little more. Since we were camping at the shuttle site, we just had to jump on a van once we were ready and they took us on a ten minute ride to the river. The driver was very knowledgeable and gave us some good tips. We ultimately floated for about 4 hrs to get back. The river was around 5.3 river level gauge so we did have a few spots where I had to get out but my wife slid right over. Guess I should lose a few pounds hahaha. It's definitely an easy paddle and kid friendly. There were a few spots with some faster moving water but nothing to be alarmed about. All in all it was a great experience. I will say, if you are looking for a quiet, in the woods campsite, this isn't it. It is close to the road so you hear every truck going down the road and those boys in Central Arkansas love their glasspack mufflers! lol but if you are looking for somewhere to camp after floating the river, this place is perfect! You don't have to drive to a shuttle area and then when you get done, you are back at camp. Caddy River Camping & Canoe, you guys are doing a great job!!

Really appreciate Mike giving us a call to give us heads up on inclement weather and gave us chance…read moreto rain check or refund. We didn't and had a blast.

This is a family friendly RV park. With easy access into Hot Springs main tourist area. We had a…read moregreat weekend there. It is a bit tricky for a large fifth wheel. The park is cleaned and you can tell the management roams around to keep an eye on things. Trash gets collected daily. The pool area, office area, and all the grassy areas are well-maintained. The lake right in that area is Lake Hamilton and it is really full right now. They have kayaking and pontoon available to rent. This is a great place if you have a shorter camper than a fifth wheel.

The water spot with military discount is 75.00 a night (82.00 without discount…read more Non water spots are 40.00-50 a night. Great WiFi service, cable hookups, water, sewer, all amps. Nice little pool and store. People are always very friendly and helpful in the office.

HIGHLY recommend! I went with my 10 yr old grandson. We stayed in the bunkhouse and it was perfect…read more If you need a no frills place to sleep, microwave and small frig it's perfect! (The other cabins looked great too. ) Owners are so sweet and helpful! We had planned to go into Hot Springs a few days, but the river was so pretty, fishing was great, swings were super cool, and kayaking was a blast so we never left the campground. Thanks Amanda, Casey, and Nolan!!! See you again sometime!Melissa Wright

5 stars. The river was perfect for a very nice float. We did 14 miles and it was absolutely…read morebeautiful. Very nice family owned resort. Very accommodating. Cabins, Tent camp or bring your RV. We went for only the day as it was an easy 1.5 Hour drive from Little Rock Ar.

I had to rework my understanding of Arkansas when I saw Big Fir. What a dream…read more I found this location with FreeRoam (RIP) when searching for free camping & overnight parking in Arkansas. With a little bit of research & a lot a bit of faith, we were on our way. Mt. Ida has it's own unique charm. It is, after all, the proclaimed "quartz crystal capital of the world." I wish we had more time to meander around the many rock & crystal shops. It felt like a whole different world. We turned off 27 onto state highway 188 & continued on for about 4 miles until the road turned to dirt. Okay, game on. We kept going. & going. & going. For 6 more miles! It seemed like an unusually long dirt road to reach our destination, but when it opened up to the public use area & we caught a glimpse of Lake Ouachita, all of my worries melted away. It was all absolutely stunning: the serene, smooth lake, the sun setting over the trees, the soft breeze. Sweet, sweet America. There were other folks RV & van camping, but there was enough space to spread out & get our own little piece of waterfront privacy. We backed the van right up to the beach. Later that night, I took a long walk down the beach & it was so quiet that I thought I had a serious tinnitus problem. I could hear the ringing in my ears, my heart beating, & my blood pumping. The lake was silent. Even in the dead of the winter, the facilities were unlocked & available. There were public toilets available, but no showers. It was relatively clean for a public campground. Bring your own toilet paper. & of course, as always: L.N.T. Leave No Trace.