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!

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.

We were so impressed when we saw this place. It was so spacious and beautifully decorated. The view…read moreof the lake was awesome. We spent the evenings on the deck visiting (6 in our group) and watching the boats pass by. It had everything we needed and more. We stayed two nights and will definitely go back.The location was great and close to restaurants. The best part was we only had a two hour drive home, not 8 or 9 if we had gone to the beach. Hot Springs is family friendly and a great getaway. Highly recommend. Recommended for: Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway

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Took tour down into mine - we were only ones on tour and learned interesting information. Mined…read moreafterwards and found an amazing crystal after about 1 hour of digging. Also found many small crystals. Went to Wegner also and would still do both.

This was our first time ever mining. We did the tour as well. I loved the free range concept here…read moreand that you could be there all day if you wanted! We found many pieces of quartz. We will be back

had to make a reservation change due to commitments, and Barbara made the change, to our…read moresatisfaction. she was pleasant and efficient. she made me feel important, and it meant a lot. big help!

The state park itself is beautiful. The trails and lake are great. We stayed at the lodge for a…read moreweek. The staff are all friendly and welcoming. The restaurant and staff there were very good. Where it fell short for us was mostly the room. The room was very small, crowded, musty and in extreme need of updating. The bathtub has rust stains, the tile is old and grout is filthy. The carpet in the room is also filthy. There were spiders in the corners of the room. The air system was so loud! The door to the room had gaps so spacious that light from the hall poured in all night and everyone walking by sounded as if they were in the room with us. The chair in the room was stained. You get the point. The elevator safety certification in both elevators expired in 2024. Doesn't instill great confidence. My husband had never been here and I was so excited to share a place I had stayed at several times in my childhood. Unfortunately the experience was a bit of a letdown. There were no activities at all. The outdoor paved walking trail behind the lodge had maybe two of the lights working and the lanterns were filthy. I remember that path being lit so well at night that the frogs would be on the path catching insects that were drawn to the lights. There wasn't a frog to be seen or heard. With some TLC and renovations & perhaps an activities director, this could be a beautiful place to stay again.

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!

Great food, great place to stay, beautiful area. Burgers, Seafood, BBQ, Catfish, Swamp Dawgs, the…read moremenu has great options to choose from. Salads, Veggie Burgers and Gluten Free Bread Options too.

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!

Awesome place to stay, close to Degray, outside shower was amazing…read more Very clean, bed & linens awesome & kitchen fully stocked- all upgraded. We loved the quietness of rustic romance and we will be back. They even had a box fan!! can't wait to come in winter with the fire pit & screened in porch bed. we just didn't enjoy it this time due to it being 110 degrees outside. It had everything we needed & we loved it for a long weekend away.

The positives: This place was FANTASTIC! super clean. The hot tub was great. The whole place was…read morejust so well put together. The price was good. It was out away from civilization far enough away for quiet enjoyment of nature but close enough to several downtown entertainment and dining choices. We stayed in Romantic Creek Cabin and it was super secluded. The bed is ridiculously comfortable and makes you want to never get up. The hot tub was great as was the outdoor shower located next to it. Large screened in porch with full size bed swing it comfortable although being August we didn't use it much because it was a bit humid outside. Check in and check out is super easy. The negatives: little to no cell service. We were able to make and receive cell calls but no reliable data service. Which only mattered because of checking in with our kiddos. Otherwise, unplugging is kind of the point right? One night we decided to stay in and just watch a movie on tv. The tv and sat service/ Blu-ray is great but being that there is only a tv in the living room it was mildly disappointing. The shower in the room has great water pressure. Maybe too great. Ha. The non adjustable shower head type combined with the pressure made for a shower that fired a little too hard for our taste. But the amazing waterfall outdoor shower makes up for that. No wifi That's really the only negatives and they aren't really negatives as much as things you just need to be aware of ahead of time. This place was amazing and we will definitely be back!