State Park

Lake Catherine State Park

Hot Spring County, ArkansasAbout 2,223 acres
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, near Hot Springs, AR
Lake Catherine, near Hot Springs, AR. Photo: Kfasimpaur. Public domain (released by the author)

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.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
Visitor centerDaily8 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

ItemAmount
The charge for each additional person is$15 · day
Children age 17 and under stayFree
The charge for each additional person is$15 · day
Children age 17 and under stayFree
The charge for each additional person is$15 · day
Children age 17 and under stayFree
The charge for each additional person age 18 and up is$15 · day
Children age 17 and under stayFree
The charge for each additional person is$15 · day
Children age 17 and under stayFree
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)

Check availability and book

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 typeSitesHookups / featuresPrice
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

TrailLengthDifficultyNotes
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
Email
lakecatherine@arkansas.com

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Sources and freshness

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