Lake & River Retreats
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Where Wellness Meets the Water
Arkansas’ lakes and rivers offer a natural pause button, inviting travelers to unwind in some of the state’s most serene waterfront escapes.
Lakeside and riverside retreats set a pace that’s unhurried, grounded, and shaped by the water itself. Coffee tastes better on a dock. Conversations linger longer on a screened-in porch. Even stillness feels like something you can hold onto.
Whether you wake up tucked into a riverfront getaway like Gaston's White River Resort or settle into a lakeside cabin at Iron Mountain Lodge & Marina on the DeGray Lake shoreline, each stay leans into its surroundings. The water isn’t just a view. It’s part of how the day unfolds.
Lodging along Arkansas waterways provides easy access to water activities through marinas, docks and swim platforms. You’ll find everything from raft to motorboat rentals.
Start early, chasing the striper bite on a glassy lake or casting for brown trout in cold, clear current. Drift down the Caddo River. Stretch out in the sun at Sandy Beach on Greers Ferry Lake. Or spend the afternoon watching the kids play on the inflatable aqua park at Crown Lake Resort & RV Park.
Arkansas’ waterfront resorts are soothing escapes where nature does the heavy lifting. At Mountain Harbor Resort, Turtle Cove Spa channels the serenity of Lake Ouachita with holistic therapies, lakeside cabins and views framed by towering pines.
Then, there’s the water at sunset. And just like that, the day winds down exactly the way it should.
River Stays
Buffalo Outdoor Center
A retreat to Buffalo Outdoor Center is more than just a stay — it's an experience.
Buffalo River Outfitters
From canoe, raft and kayak rentals to an overnight stay in a log cabin that is close to all your favorite outdoor and urban destinations, Buffalo River Outfitters has everything you need for an unforgettable Arkansas vacation.
Riley’s Outfitter
Where the White River & Buffalo River converge, Rileys Outfitter host private luxury homes and cabins in Buffalo City, Arkansas.
Gaston's White River Resort
When you stay at Gaston’s, you’ll see why the breathtaking beauty of the river has kept families coming back for decades, and why anglers and non-anglers alike fall in love with the resort.
Stetson's Resort
Experience the best trout fishing on the White River in Arkansas and the finest in luxurious cabin vacations at Stetson's on the White Resort.
White River Trout Club
A riverfront getaway where refined lodging meets next-level guiding on a world-class trophy trout fishery.
White Buffalo Resort
Let White Buffalo Resort be your guide to world class trout fishing, riverside living, and ultimate relaxation.
Caddo River Camping and Canoe Rental
Caddo River Camping and Canoe Rental in Glenwood, Arkansas provides raft, canoe, kayak, and tube floats on the upper section of the Caddo River above Lake DeGray, surrounded by the beautiful Ouachita Mountains of Southwest Arkansas.
Bull Shoals Lake White River State Park
Famous for its world-class trout fishing, Bull Shoals–White River State Park lies along the shores of both Bull Shoals Lake and the White River.
White River Inn
As Arkansas' only Orvis-endorsed all-inclusive lodge, The White River Inn is more than just a fishing lodge - it’s an all-inclusive escape where every detail is carefully curated for your ultimate comfort and enjoyment.
Lake Stays
Iron Mountain Lodge & Marina
Spreading over 130 acres, Iron Mountain includes DeGray Lake's only lakeside cottages, a full service marina, scuba air refills, water toys and boat rentals, and a spacious conference facility perfect for an Arkansas lakeside vacation or retreat.
DeGray Lake Resort
Near Hot Springs and Little Rock, Arkansas’ resort state park is located on the shores of beautiful DeGray Lake.
Mountain Harbor Resort
Escape to a world where sunsets paint the sky orange over Lake Ouachita at Mountain Harbor Resort.
Echo Canyon Resort
Echo Canyon is the ultimate destination for vacationers that love boating, camping, fishing, hiking and more.
Shangri-La Resort
Nestled in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains, Shangri-La Resort is your premier destination for relaxation, adventure, and unforgettable memories.
Trip Ideas
Explore the Hot Springs and Diamond Lakes Region
Arkansas’s Diamond Lakes Region welcomes travelers looking for hiking, mountain biking, water sports, mining, swimming and more!
An Escape to Mountain Harbor Resort & Spa
One of the sparkling gems in the Diamond Lakes Region of Southwest Arkansas is Lake Ouachita. Arkansas’ largest lake, it is also the cleanest.
Escape to Spring River Country
Nestled in Spring River Country among the Ozark Mountains, Cherokee Village is a resort destination like no other.
All-Inclusive Luxury Fishing Lodge
Choose lodging at the Orvis-endorsed White River Inn for your fly-fishing trip to Arkansas.
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