Queen Wilhelmina State Park

A Hidden Gem Along the Talimena Scenic Drive This state park is an absolute treasure! Nestled along the stunning Talimena Scenic Drive, it offers breathtaking scenic views that make it worth the visit alone. The campground exceeded our expectations with full hook-up sites providing both water and electricity. The bathrooms were impressively clean and well-maintained throughout our stay—always a... A Hidden Gem Along the Talimena Scenic Drive This state park is an absolute treasure! Nestled along the stunning Talimena Scenic Drive, it offers breathtaking scenic views that make it worth the visit alone. The campground exceeded our expectations with full hook-up sites providing both water and electricity. The bathrooms were impressively clean and well-maintained throughout our stay—always a huge plus when camping! It also offers fun activities for kids with a train ride that loops around the campground, which was a delightful surprise and kept them entertained. For those who enjoy hiking, there are four small trails totaling approximately 7-8 miles, perfect for a morning or afternoon adventure. History buffs will appreciate the historical points of interest scattered throughout the park as well. The lodge is another highlight, offering not only stunning scenic views but also a comfortable dining option. What’s great is that campers have full access to the lodge for meals and relaxation, so you get the best of both worlds—camping in nature with the amenities of a lodge nearby. If you prefer not to camp, staying at the lodge itself is a wonderful option. They also offer good free activities of campers like rope knots lessons and many more. We’re told this is bear country, and while we kept our eyes peeled, we didn’t have any luck spotting one during our visit. Still, it adds to the wild beauty of the location. Highly recommend this park for families, nature lovers, and anyone looking for a peaceful getaway with excellent facilities.

Stay was Oct 17th through 19th, 2025. I pre- booked my slot in March or April. It was apart of a group event. The week of the event i was contacted twice to change places with some other camper. The first time I declined. The second time I asked if I would still be close to my group. They told me I'd be closer, but after I agreed to change I found out they lied. I was further away than orig... Stay was Oct 17th through 19th, 2025. I pre- booked my slot in March or April. It was apart of a group event. The week of the event i was contacted twice to change places with some other camper. The first time I declined. The second time I asked if I would still be close to my group. They told me I'd be closer, but after I agreed to change I found out they lied. I was further away than originally. I would have been right across the street from my group, but ended up 6 slots down the same side of the street. No, that part wasn't a big deal, but I detest being lied to. Now for the camp itself. It was really nice. The bathrooms were clean, but ran out of hand towels. The slots are paved which is a plus. The slots all had benches, firepits, and a grill. We really enjoyed the campsites and will probably return, but they better never call me to switch places with anyone.

Great spot, it was an amazing place to escape the Arkansas heat wave up in elevation, we camped at campsite 26. It has everything you need besides a lake/creek/river. The vistor center is in the Wilhelmina lodge. The restaurant is average, but at least there is a restaurant. The prices were AWESOME for the food, not high at all. I fed two people for 20 Something dollars. The campsites were awesom... Great spot, it was an amazing place to escape the Arkansas heat wave up in elevation, we camped at campsite 26. It has everything you need besides a lake/creek/river. The vistor center is in the Wilhelmina lodge. The restaurant is average, but at least there is a restaurant. The prices were AWESOME for the food, not high at all. I fed two people for 20 Something dollars. The campsites were awesome !! The little train deal you can ride on is great. This is also a great spot to study it's history, the lodge had been re built multiple times. Be aware that you are in bear country and act accordingly, do not leave food out. However, we seen no bears. There are a couple of great hiking trails to. A short one and a long one. The long one is closed at the moment for some reason. We loved it! Great atmosphere!