Lake Catherine State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $15 per day
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, yurts
- Official site
- arkansas.com(501) 844-4176
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview

Lake Catherine State Park is a 2,223-acre park in Hot Spring County, about 7 miles northwest of Malvern.
Camping is available: 3 camping areas, including RV sites with full hookups and tent sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins and yurts.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor center | Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
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
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| The charge for each additional person is | $15 · day |
| Children age 17 and under stay | Free |
| The charge for each additional person is | $15 · day |
| Children age 17 and under stay | Free |
| The charge for each additional person is | $15 · day |
| Children age 17 and under stay | Free |
| The charge for each additional person age 18 and up is | $15 · day |
| Children age 17 and under stay | Free |
| The charge for each additional person is | $15 · day |
| Children age 17 and under stay | Free |
Official wording
Cabins: Queen bed in the bedroom and two hide-a-bed sofas in the living room. Smaller units. NOTE: cabins 6 through 9 only have showers. The charge for each additional person is $15 per day. Children age 17 and under stay free. Cabins: Queen bed in BR and hide a bed in LR. 1,2,3,5 on the National Register of Historic Places. Wood burning fireplace. Cabin #4 is dog-friendly, please contact the park to reserve this cabin specifically and there are additional charges to bring your dog. The charge for each additional person is $15 per day. Children age 17 and under stay free. Cabins: ADA accessible, spa tub (not accessible), roll-in shower (accessible). Wheelchair accessible-large fishing dock. Wood burning fireplace. The charge for each additional person is $15 per day. Children age 17 and under stay free. Cabins: One queen bed in the bedroom, two hide-a-bed sofas or futon in the living room. Roomy. 12 & 13 have wheelchair accessible showers but are not considered ADA cabins. Wood-burning fireplace. The charge for each additional person age 18 and up is $15 per day. Children age 17 and under stay free. (These are dog-friendly cabins and require additional fees if you are bringing your dog.) Cabins: 17-18 and 19-20 have an interconnecting door. 2 queen beds in BR and 1 hide a bed in LR. Wood- burning fireplace. The charge for each additional person is $15 per day for 18 and up. Children age 17 and under stay free.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Arkansas State Parks reservations (reserve.arkansasstateparks.com)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Cabin #4 is dog-friendly, please contact the park to reserve this cabin specifically and there are additional charges to bring your dog. (These are dog-friendly cabins and require additional fees if you are bringing your dog.)
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent-A-Yurt Rent-A-Yurt | — | — | |
| Class AAA - Water/50 Amp/Sewer Class AAA - Water/50 Amp/Sewer | — | Water/50 Amp/Sewer | — |
| Class B - Water/30 Amp Class B - Water/30 Amp | — | Water/30 Amp | — |
Camping details from the park
Rent-A-Yurt Class B - Water/30 Amp
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Fourplex — Cabin #: 6, 7, 8, 9
- Rustic Cabins — Cabin #: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
- Rustic Studio Duplex — Cabin #: 15, 16
- 2 Bedroom ADA — Cabin #: 14
- Duplex Cabins — Cabin #: 10, 11, 12, 13
- Duplex Cabins (interconnected) — Cabin #: 17, 18, 19, 20
Fourplex — Cabin #: 6, 7, 8, 9 Queen bed in the bedroom and two hide-a-bed sofas in the living room. Smaller units. NOTE: cabins 6 through 9 only have showers. The charge for each additional person is $15 per day. Children age 17 and under stay free. Rustic Cabins — Cabin #: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Queen bed in BR and hide a bed in LR. 1,2,3,5 on the National Register of Historic Places. Wood burning fireplace. Cabin #4 is dog-friendly, please contact the park to reserve this cabin specifically and there are additional charges to bring your dog. The charge for each additional person is $15 per day. Children age 17 and under stay free. Rustic Studio Duplex — Cabin #: 15, 16 Beautifully converted CCC fishing barrack overlooking a quiet cove. These cabins are located on the lake near the Visitor's Center. This property is accessed by a set of steep stairs (about 40 steps) leading down to the cabins. Guests should be comfortable navigating stairs, as this location may not be suitable for those with mobility limitations. These studio cabins have a maximum occupancy of 2 people each. 2 Bedroom ADA — Cabin #: 14 ADA accessible, spa tub (not accessible), roll-in shower (accessible). Wheelchair accessible-large fishing dock. Wood burning fireplace. The charge for each additional person is $15 per day. Children age 17 and under stay free. Duplex Cabins — Cabin #: 10, 11, 12, 13 One queen bed in the bedroom, two hide-a-bed sofas or futon in the living room. Roomy. 12 & 13 have wheelchair accessible showers but are not considered ADA cabins. Wood-burning fireplace. The charge for each additional person age 18 and up is $15 per day. Children age 17 and under stay free. (These are dog-friendly cabins and require additional fees if you are bringing your dog.) Duplex Cabins (interconnected) — Cabin #: 17, 18, 19, 20 17-18 and 19-20 have an interconnecting door. 2 queen beds in BR and 1 hide a bed in LR. Wood- burning fireplace. The charge for each additional person is $15 per day for 18 and up. Children age 17 and under stay free.
Things to do
Camping
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dam Mountain Trail (National Recreation Trail) | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/dam-mountain-trail-national-recreation-trail |
| Falls Branch Trail (National Recreation Trail) | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/falls-branch-trail-national-recreation-trail |
| Horseshoe Mountain Trail (National Recreation Trail) | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/horseshoe-mountain-trail-national-recreation-trail |
| Slunger Creek Nature Trail | — | — | Trail page: https://www.arkansas.com/state-parks/explore/trails/slunger-creek-nature-trail |
Boating and paddling
21 ft. Pontoon Boat Daily Rate: $230 6 Hour Rate: $205 Half-Day Rate: $170 Deposit : $200 25 ft. Pontoon Boat Daily Rate: $350 Half-Day Rate: $275 6 Hour Rate: $315 Deposit: $200 Solo Kayak, Tandem Kayak or Paddleboard Can be rented through the nearby kiosk. Canoe Daily Rate: $40 Half-daily Rate: $25 Hourly Rate: $12.5 16 ft. Fishing Boat with 25 hp Motor Daily Rate: $110 Half-Day Rate: $85 Deposit: $50 Pedal Boat or Water Bike Hourly Rate: $10
Amenities
Facilities
- Group facilities
Water
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- Tent camping
- Electric hookups
- Sewer hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
- Yurts
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 1200 Catherine Park Road
Hot Springs, AR 71913 - Nearest town
- Malvern — about 7 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.4379, -92.9177
- Phone
- (501) 844-4176
- lakecatherine@arkansas.com
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Arkansas State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Arkansas State Parks park map (Leaflet features in drupalSettings)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Lake Catherine AR-kmf.JPG — Public domain (released by the author), Kfasimpaur
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology