We had a beautiful day to float the Caddo, with two kayaks and two canoes in our party yesterday…read more One canoe had novice paddlers for the 3+ hour float back to the vehicles. Our bus and some of the equipment (paddles, canoe) were a bit banged up or well used. It was a lot of fun, more class 1 or maybe class 2 than expected by the novices. But fun fun fun. We plan to do it again!

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!!

10/10 Recommend!! Amazing staff! Beautiful and clean camp. Thank you for having us!…read moreWe plan on booking again soon.

Update: Owner contacted me and has a new system in place to make sure everyone that has been…read moredropped off, will be picked up. She refunded my money (I never asked for a refund.) And gave me a voucher towards tubing next time. I'm willing to give it another go next time we visit. The owner reached out to me and I appreciate her concern. As of now I will give 5 stars based upon updated measures in place for the check-in/check-out process and the owner's willingness to correct the problem!

It is beautiful here!! Stayed 2 nights in a 2 br and it is on the lake with 4 Queen beds. Very…read moreclean, even had maid service deliver fresh towels in the morning and a hot tub!! We will be back in Dec for another swim meet at Henderson State!

This place is where my family and I have created many holiday memories for years. It's now become a…read moretradition for thanksgiving every few years to bring our big family together from all corners of the world. From watching sports to hiking to catching up. Cabins are great for family meals or fresh fire. The view from the hot tube can't be beat either.

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

Awesome people, kid friendly, and great fishing on a beautiful river. We really enjoyed our canoe…read moretrip and will be back!

great staff they made renting the boat so easy for us and at the end they even filled with gas for…read moreus. Thank you from our family reunion.

Aiden Adkins was awesome with helping me and my family enjoy our vacation day on the lake!!read more

The price was amazing. With my senior discount, it was only $9/night which included electricity,…read morewater, and dump station. They also allowed you to collect and burn firewood. The camp host was very helpful and no problems of overcrowding.

We enjoyed our 7 day stay at Caddo Drive Campground, but I wouldn't make the drive from Texas again…read morejust to stay at the park. There was nothing bad about the park, it just wasn't anything extra special. The swimming area was VERY small, that was our biggest complaint.The water in the swimming area was very warm and only somewhat clear. If we had rented a boat and gone tubing, I'm sure we could have found clearer, cooler water, but we weren't looking to spend the money this time. The park was beautiful, lots of tall trees helped keep the camper cool. It was not crowded, in fact we were by ourselves on one end of the loop, which we really enjoyed. They offer back-in and pull through trailer spots (ours was pull through), as well as tent pads, and all sites included a nice woodsy area with a picnic table and fire ring. We knew that there are no sewer hook ups on site, but did not know that there are no water hook ups. There is a fresh water station to fill your tank on the way in though. The bathrooms were not the best. There is no air, fans or even windows to circulate air, making it extremely hot when drying off from a shower. The price was great at $14 per night and the staff was friendly. There are restaurants, gas stations and grocery stores with in a 20 minute drive.

I was there yesterday 8/6 most of the park was shut down. No rides but 1 open for rollercoasters…read more Everything we wanted to do was closed. Lazy River didn't open till 3 when it did so crowded it was like herding a buncha cows not kidding, to open that they close other attractions. Do not eat at the place on the front something grill. I'm recovering from the worst food poisoning I've ever had. I was starving and felt the food was questionable. But I ate a few bites anyways my bad paid over $40 for all the food I wanted to eat. This place was better in the earlier season but don't go in August they have major staffing problems.

I love this water park, and we've had a great time here before. However, there are a few things I…read morewish someone had told us before visiting. First, all of the water attractions slides, pools, etc. close at 7:00 PM, even though the rest of the park and rides stay open. This wasn't made clear when we arrived. They make an announcement around closing time, but if you're on the other side of the park, you may not make it back to your chairs before staff clears the seating area. Unfortunately, when we returned, our clean towels and personal belongings had been removed from our chairs and placed on top of the trash cans. They had also piled other guests' belongings on top of ours, including someone else's socks. I found this really rude, unsanitary, and unprofessional. Since the chairs aren't being stacked away anyway, I don't understand why our belongings couldn't have just been left on the chairs instead of being placed on the trash. If it's your first visit, make sure you're back at your chairs before 7:00 PM, or your belongings may be moved. Another thing to be aware of is that there are a lot of bees around the outdoor eating areas. They constantly swarm the tables and will even get into your drinks while you're trying to eat. Lastly, I recommend bringing your own travel pack of toilet paper or flushable wipes. The women's restrooms often run out of toilet paper, and while the staff is friendly, it can take a while for someone to restock the bathrooms. With long lines of people waiting to use the restroom and changing rooms, having your own supplies can save you a lot of hassle. Overall, I still enjoy this water park, but I hope management improves communication about the water attraction closing time and handles guests' belongings with more care and respect.

Houseboat Rental isn't a subcategory on here, but it should be somehow…read more This was a great company to rent through on Lake Ouachita in Royal, Arkansas just north west of Hot Springs. They have a variety of boats and decent prices. The boats are in excellent condition and were very spacious. I've been on a quite a few houseboats in my day and these blow the ones at Echo Bay, Lake Mead, Nevada out of the water. LUXURY houseboats with waterslides, washer & dryers, ice markers, a wet bar on the fly deck (roof), and a Jacuzzi. They come in 2, 4 or 6 bedroom versions of various lengths. Some have one bath, some have one & a half, some have two full baths. They all have TV and if you want Satellite tv dishes. They come with CD players and outdoor seating on the front deck and the top deck. The lake has been rated the cleanest lake in the USA by the EPA and it certainly looks and feels like it. Hill's provided us with excellent service and training on how to drive a houseboat. They were friendly and funny, and just down right GOOD PEOPLE. We are definately going to go back and vacation with them again!

We rented from Hills Lake August 2012. It was a great experience and we would go back…read more Lake Quachita is an amazing lake. If you like being around and in water that is clear and clean then this it. When you get out of the water and dry off, it's like you never been in the water. The lake is the cleanest in America per EPA. We rented a 66' houseboat, received a great deal. The owners are new, since late 2011. The houseboats are around 10 years old and do show wear and tear. This didn't bother me at all since the furniture, kitchen, bathrooms and mattresses were clean, comfortable and in good shape. I didn't feel dirty or icky which is my point. The owner told me they plan to upgrade their fleet of houseboats. I took a good look at their engine and generator and both were in really good shape. The 66 footer has 6 bedrooms (one of them has about a 4 ft ceiling, kids loved it, full kitchen and two full baths. The main attraction is the slide and spa, lol. What a hit with everyone. Adults and kids spent most of the time sliding and sitting in the hot tub. We planned on fishing, unfortunately it was really tough. You can catch all the bream you want, but anything bigger is scarce in August. We did catch a gar though. That was fun. Now, here is what to expect. The first thing you are going to experience is all of the paperwork you will sign. Just like anything you rent you will be responsible. Don't let this intimidate you. If you abuse it or lose it (like chairs) then you will be paying, however, the owner is not looking to nitpick so if you take care of their property, then you don't have anything to worry about. Your main concern is the engine and propeller.. If you aren't careful where you are going then you could hit a submerge tree or ground. If you do, you may lose a propeller and you will have to replace it. They are plastic since it's better to lose the prop then the outdrive. The lake is big enough and deep enough that if you are careful, this is not an issue. Part of this is the fact that you will be responsible for beaching and tieing up the boat. There is no anchor (it is a rocky lake) so what you do is beach your boat at night and then tie your two ropes to two separate trees. Not a big deal once you have done it. Be sure to have the ropes far enough apart (make a big V) so that the wind can't blow your boat around. We ran the generator the entire time and rarely used the engine, our gas bill was $400. Not sure what was the price./gallon, but if I was to guess we probably burnt around 80 -100 gallons of gas, which seems reasonable for 4 days of running a house AC the entire time. Since these are rental units, you may experience things breaking on you. We had two issues: 1) Hot tube quit heating up and 2) Sewer smell kicked up when we had some wind gusts. In both cases, the owner quickly responded and tried to make everything right for us. I was impressed how helpful they were. In summary, it was a great vacation and we all loved it. There wasn't a lot of boat traffic. We saw probably 2 - 4 boats a day. The owner and staff were very helpful and polite. They are wanting this to be a good experience and want you back. They offer a deal where you rent so many times and you will get free days. There is a marina right next to them that looked to be in great shape. They have a little shop, plus offer diving. Apparently, spearfishing is big on this lake and I was told you can go down 50ft to spear. Overall, it was a great experience, Kids loved it. Owner was very helpful and had the right attitude to be successful. Someone is there 7 days/24 hours. BTW, I have no affiliation with the owners. My goal is to have you learn from my experiences so that your houseboat vacation is better than what you expect. Have fun!

owner gave me an Ella Langley energy drink for free out of the kindness of his heart.read more

Did you know that Brady Mountain Grill delivers to the docks?…read moreYes! We tried it out, and were the first ones that utilized it and it was fantastic! From the time we placed our order to the time the food was in our hand was about 15-20 minutes. Food was hot and crispy, seasoning was perfect! We definitely need to support them! Thanks, Brady Mountain Grill! Michael, you knocked it out of the park, again! Bacon Blue Cheese Burger Popcorn Shrimp Whole Fried Okra Crawfish Egg rolls Oyster Po'boy All amazing!