We vacation in Hot Springs ever year and try to find a new attraction every year. We've zip lined,…read moreseen the magic show and music venues along with many great restaurants. We've rented boats on Lake Hamilton and when our kids were younger took them tubing. It was less expensive then owning a boat but still had the potential added expense of replacing or repairing a prop on the rented boat. This year we found Captain Jack's Lake Cruises and booked the "sunset cruise". It rained most of the afternoon and we were sure the cruise would be cancelled. At 5:00 Captain Jack called to say he thought the rain was clearing and we would be good to go. He said he would call back at 6:00 to confirm. That is the definition of great customer service. He called back at 6:00 and the cruise was on. The cruise was great, the lake was very smooth and due to the rain earlier in the day we had very little traffic on the lake. Captain Jack grew up in the area and had interesting information about Lake Hamilton. This is not the scripted "adventure tour" monolog you get on some tours. We would pass a part of the lake or a spectacular home and he could provide a little history on the property. I will post a few of the pictures from the cruise but you can see others on his web site. The bottom line on any Yelp review is would you go back and spend your money at the same establishment? We not only would but after the cruise we booked another cruise for today. If you want to get on the lake for a little cruising, I recommend you book with Captain Jack.

Captain Jack was amazing! Every second of our experience was fantastic. A group of girls and I were…read morein hot springs for my bachelorette and when we decided to go on the lake, we found Captain Jack. His boat is a great size and accommodated 9 of us perfectly. He even brought a floating mat that we spent most of our time on. All my girls are raving about him and we would all recommend you use captain Jack when you come to Hot Springs!

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!

This campground has it all: campsites with water and electric, full hook up and primitive sites…read more They also have lodging rooms, Yurts, a Marina, picknicking, disc golf, trails, a park store, tennis, basketball, full bar and restaurant. A true Resort! We only stayed for one night, and are now planning our next visit with anticipation. It was very quiet and our fellow campers were respectful. We slept well...no partiers until the wee hours, non-stop screaming children, earlier risers waking you up at the crack of dawn or any of that we've experienced elsewhere. Just pure peace and quiet - the way a campground should be. Well done, Degray, well done!

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.

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!!

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

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.

Echo Canyon Resort & Marina was a fantastic home away from home July 20-22, 2025…read more I chose the dog-friendly "Duck Blind" studio cabin which turned out to be wonderful! The only thing I really didn't love about this cabin was the stickiness and lack of smoothness on the kitchen table. Also, I was a little bummed to find out that the restaurant was not open. Otherwise, it had so much charm in this semi remote area outside of Hot Springs, AR, next to Lake Ouachita. The bath towels were shaped like ducks. The back porch had a fabulous view of the lake and the rising sun. Tall trees surrounded us. Finally, not only was the hostess an absolute sweetheart, but she even sent a handwritten thank you card to our house after we departed. Who does that anymore?! It was $184 per night, not including taxes. I cooked breakfast both mornings & had all the cookware and utensils I needed. Wi-Fi and TV service worked great. My oldest daughter and I shared a queen bed while the other kiddo slept on the pullout couch and it was surprisingly comfortable. Our dog had plenty of room for her bed on the floor. Our dog went on lovely walks with us in the evenings. There was a swimming area on the opposite side of the lake that we all enjoyed. Dogs were not allowed there, though. I loved this area. The weather was mid 90s with no thunderstorms or cloud coverage, but I'd go back even during another summer in a heartbeat. Highly recommend.

We needed a place to stay for a few days between other reservations and are so glad we happened on…read moreEcho Canyon. The staff was friendly, very helpful and made us feel like old friends. We stayed in a cabin (Weekend Hooker) with a delightful covered deck overlooking the cove. The cabin had everything we needed for two very comfortable days including the ability to cook several meals. We had our own wifi and television had we wanted to watch. We preferred the deck and the view of the water and the wildlife. Our gps was accurate in getting us there and the office staff accommodated our late arrival with no issue. Staying at Echo Canyon was a highlight for us - the cabin, the scenery and definitely the people. We hope to plan a trip back next Spring.

So there is only one review thus far and I don't believe they give the credit this place deserves…read more It is breathtaking. The motel sits right off the lake with a beautiful scenery. There is a park, basketball & volleyball court. Mind you when we went a majority of these activities were under water but that didn't stop us from loving this place. The room is perfect. We had four in our group and we were comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked with the utensils needed with a full stove and refrigerator. Made it nice to save money by cooking meals rather than buying them. Each day we had clean towels which was nice. The only downfall was the comfort of the beds. I need an ultra soft bed and these were ultra firm. But nothing to knock a star down on the review. They do have WiFi and it worked perfectly. Any time I called Betty, she answered and met our needs. The location was great because we were near the Crater of Diamonds, Hot Springs and Wegner Crystal Mine. All within 20 mins to an hours drive from each. Plus it was very affordable!!! $57 each night, now that's a deal. Must check this place out, it's a beauty.

We had our family reunion there over Mother's Day Weekend. The rooms are great. The staff was…read moreawesome and very accommodating. Betty was great on coming no matter what time we called her. We will be back. Thank you!!!

Great way to spend an hour! Kids and adults all enjoyed this room. We've completed several rooms…read moreand really liked the theming and how they kept it relevant to the state park. Would recommend to friends and family.

We have done several escape rooms in many different states. This ranks among one of my favorites…read more We look forward to visiting again!