The Best Hotels Closest to Ouachita National Forest in for 2026

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A two-story house with a wrap-around porch, a chimney, and a well-maintained front yard with plants and a flag.

A gazebo with picnic tables in a park with trees and a body of water in the background.

A park with a fountain, stone bridge, and cherry blossoms.

A stone statue of a person in a garden setting.

1. Janssen Park Place

37.7 km from Ouachita National Forest

James

￥22,051

￥25,248 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A white building with a porch area featuring outdoor seating and a large tree.

A living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and decorative wall art.

A narrow hallway with a textured wall, a light fixture, and a carpeted staircase.

A bedroom with a large bed, a sofa, a table, and a chair.

2. Sassafras Inn

38.7 km from Ouachita National Forest

Jim

￥23,968

￥27,443 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern Microtel by Wyndham hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern lounge area with seating, a TV, and large windows offering views.

A modern reception area with a blue wall, a wooden reception desk, a map of the USA on the wall, and a 'MICRO' sign indicating a microbrewery.

3. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hot Springs

75.5 km from Ouachita National Forest

Jarvita

￥13,218

￥15,136 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

A bedroom with a stone fireplace, a bed with a view, and a large window.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and hanging pendant lights.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a clear sky.

A multi-story hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by green lawns and a parking lot.

4. Choctaw Landing Casino & Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

101.9 km from Ouachita National Forest

Harper

￥15,549

￥23,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A hotel with a covered entrance, an American flag, and a brick facade.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window.

A hotel room with a leather sofa, a blue armchair, a small table, a desk with a lamp, and a large mirror.

A breakfast bar with a menu sign, fruit bowl, and a sign indicating a cafeteria style breakfast.

5. Best Western Winners Circle

75.5 km from Ouachita National Forest

Shawn

￥15,266

￥17,480 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A hotel reception area with a curved reception desk, a receptionist, and a seating area with chairs.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a chair, and a small table.

A hotel restaurant with a counter, seating area, and various food and beverage stations.

A large indoor swimming pool with a tiled deck, lounge chairs, and a poolside area.

6. Comfort Suites near Hot Springs Park

75.8 km from Ouachita National Forest

Maureen

￥13,934

￥16,372 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A view from a porch with a staircase leading to a dock over water, surrounded by trees and houses.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in microwave, and a round table with white chairs.

A waterfront hotel with multiple buildings, docks, and a bridge.

A modern kitchen with a built-in stove, a dining area with a wooden table and stools, and a blue sofa in a living area.

7. The Hamilton - Lakefront & Studio Suites, Hot Springs

69.9 km from Ouachita National Forest

Gary

￥14,496

￥15,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

A stone fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture and a stone wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a map on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, a large dining table with chairs, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a digital screen displaying the hotel's name.

8. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hot Springs

75.4 km from Ouachita National Forest

Denise

￥13,422

￥15,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A row of motel buildings with red roofs and green trim, a parking lot with yellow lines, and a small green area with a bench.

A modern living room with a sofa, leather armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and ceiling fan.

A wooden cabin interior with a ceiling fan, a sofa, a coffee table, a rug, and a refrigerator.

9. Best Court

74.7 km from Ouachita National Forest

Karim

￥12,523

￥14,340 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A spacious living area with a dining table, multiple chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern hallway with a reception desk, a glass door leading outside, and a view of the street.

A swimming pool with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a fenced area with trees in the background.

A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, two armchairs, and a coffee table.

10. Hotsprings Village Inn

72.3 km from Ouachita National Forest

Rodney

￥9,311

￥10,243 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A view from a covered deck overlooking a river, with trees and a dock in the background.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave.

A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by trees.

A cabin by a lake surrounded by tall trees.

11. Echo Canyon Resort & Marina

59.2 km from Ouachita National Forest

Carmin

￥15,979

￥17,578 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A living room with a dark blue sofa, a small table, and a view of a lakeside patio with a table and umbrella.

A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A rectangular pool with a red border, surrounded by a concrete deck. There are lounge chairs and a lifebuoy on the deck.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, a bedroom with two beds, a sofa, and a ceiling fan.

12. Willow Beach Resort

75.1 km from Ouachita National Forest

Jamie

￥12,123

￥13,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A swimming pool with a curved design, a blue ceiling, and pink lighting accents.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher. There is a sink with a large window above it, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a blue chair, and a pool ladder.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hot Springs by IHG

76.1 km from Ouachita National Forest

DEEDRE

￥14,062

￥16,101 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

A rustic log cabin with a porch, a flag, and a garden.

A wooden cabin dining area with a table set for four, surrounded by wooden chairs.

A wooden deck with a bench and a chair, a pair of boots, and binoculars.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a pair of binoculars, and a mug on the table.

14. Tiffanys Bed & Breakfast

62.9 km from Ouachita National Forest

James

￥25,542

￥28,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 8 - Sep 9

A swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding trees and a grassy area.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop, a stove, and a microwave.

A wooden deck with a lattice railing, a hanging planter, and a house with a porch in the background.

A rustic cabin with a wooden deck, surrounded by trees.

15. Cedar Falls Motel

99.9 km from Ouachita National Forest

Sabrina

￥9,690

￥10,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture and a central fire pit.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and a bar.

A bar area with a long counter, stools, a TV screen, and a menu board.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern design, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

16. Courtyard Hot Springs

76.2 km from Ouachita National Forest

Marcus E

￥16,200

￥18,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

A compact kitchen with a microwave, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a kettle on wooden shelves.

A compact kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a coffee maker, and wooden cabinets.

A person using a cellphone to interact with a security kiosk.

17. The Derby Inn

75.3 km from Ouachita National Forest

Kallyiah

￥12,988

￥14,871 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a fireplace, and a television on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small round table, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel room with a sectional sofa, a round table, a desk, and a bed.

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Hot Springs Midtown

76.3 km from Ouachita National Forest

Stephen

￥14,996

￥17,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, and hanging pendant lights. There are several appliances, including a coffee maker and a toaster.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, ceiling fan, large window, and a view of the outside.

19. Rodeway Inn Hot Springs National Park Area

76.4 km from Ouachita National Forest

clarence

￥9,893

￥11,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window with curtains.

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a display case, and artwork on the walls.

An outdoor patio area with brick walls, green chairs, and tables.

A hotel room with a desk, chair, air conditioner, and a view through the window.

20. The Hotel Hot Springs

75.4 km from Ouachita National Forest

Sharon

￥17,521

￥20,060 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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Compare popular hotels close to Ouachita National Forest

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Janssen Park Place	10.0 Exceptional 201 reviews	View
Sassafras Inn	9.6 Exceptional 285 reviews	View
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hot Springs	9.2 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Choctaw Landing Casino & Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham	9.6 Exceptional 57 reviews	View
Best Western Winners Circle	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Ouachita National Forest Hotel Reviews

Hotsprings Village Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff"

Embassy Suites by Hilton at Hot Springs Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

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The Hotel Hot Springs

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is convenient to the convention center."

Echo Canyon Resort & Marina

10/10 Excellent

"Everyone was kind and helpful! Really clean, comfortable accommodations. Recommendations on food and fun were excellent as well. We'll definitely stay here again!"

Your PRIVATE Hot Springs Lake Hamilton Vacation Paradise

10/10 Excellent

"The host family are attentive and very helpful…., but more than that they are friendly and true caring people!!!Pool is very well kept and lots of chairs for our large group of ten adults to have a place to stay. Had an awesome sunset cruise!!"

Cabin on Water!!GORGEOUS! Best property on the Caddo River In Glenwood Arkansas!

10/10 Excellent

"Peaceful, quiet, lovely property."

Little A-frame, Big porch on Lake Hamilton, Boat Dock, Deck, Fire pit, Kayaks

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful property and kind hosts! We will be back!"

Back Porch Lake View's on Lake Hamilton Main Channel, Family Friendly, Cozy Vibe

10/10 Excellent

"The house was super cute, and the lake view was beautiful. We tried to enjoy some fishing, but the lake was very busy with boats during our stay. The host was easy to connect with when we had a small issue working the tv. Very nice place."

5 King Masters, Pool, Putting Green, Hot Tub, Playset, Gameroom, Kayaks, Wedding

10/10 Excellent

"The Farmhouse & Co was the perfect place to have our leadership retreat. Amazing spaces and beautiful layout. We enjoyed the pool, hot tub, and being able to kayak."

Other attractions near Ouachita National Forest

Gee & Dee Crystal

Enjoy an outing to Gee & Dee Crystal during your stay in Story. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

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Little Fir Public Use Area

Explore the great outdoors at Little Fir Public Use Area, a lovely green space in Mount Ida. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

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River Bluff Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at River Bluff Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Mount Ida. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

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Dragover Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Dragover Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Sims.

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Twin Creek Use Area

Explore the great outdoors at Twin Creek Use Area, a lovely green space in Mount Ida. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

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Tompkins Bend Public Use Area

Explore the great outdoors at Tompkins Bend Public Use Area, a lovely green space in Mount Ida. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

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Denby Point Public Use Area

Explore the great outdoors at Denby Point Public Use Area, a lovely green space in Mount Ida. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

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Fulton Branch Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Fulton Branch Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Mount Ida. Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ouachita National Forest?

Ouachita National Forest is located in an area that travelers like for its lakeside setting. When you want to settle in and find a place to stay, check out some of the hotels and other accommodations that Expedia offers in the area.

Where is the best place to stay near Ouachita National Forest?

Echo Canyon Resort & Marina is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this cabin offers a marina and free parking. You'll find it 36.8 mi (59.2 km) from Ouachita National Forest. Other good options in the area include Arlington Resort Hotel and Spa and The Hotel Hot Springs.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ouachita National Forest, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Ouachita National Forest.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ouachita National Forest?

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Our top choices for Ouachita National Forest hotels

1. Janssen Park Place

2. Sassafras Inn

3. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Hot Springs

4. Choctaw Landing Casino & Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

5. Best Western Winners Circle

6. Comfort Suites near Hot Springs Park

7. The Hamilton - Lakefront & Studio Suites, Hot Springs

8. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hot Springs

9. Best Court

10. Hotsprings Village Inn

11. Echo Canyon Resort & Marina

12. Willow Beach Resort

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hot Springs by IHG

14. Tiffanys Bed & Breakfast

15. Cedar Falls Motel

16. Courtyard Hot Springs

17. The Derby Inn

18. Comfort Inn & Suites Hot Springs Midtown

19. Rodeway Inn Hot Springs National Park Area

20. The Hotel Hot Springs

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Top Ouachita National Forest Hotel Reviews

Hotsprings Village Inn

Embassy Suites by Hilton at Hot Springs Convention Center

The Hotel Hot Springs

Echo Canyon Resort & Marina

Your PRIVATE Hot Springs Lake Hamilton Vacation Paradise

Cabin on Water!!GORGEOUS! Best property on the Caddo River In Glenwood Arkansas!

Little A-frame, Big porch on Lake Hamilton, Boat Dock, Deck, Fire pit, Kayaks

Back Porch Lake View's on Lake Hamilton Main Channel, Family Friendly, Cozy Vibe

5 King Masters, Pool, Putting Green, Hot Tub, Playset, Gameroom, Kayaks, Wedding

Other attractions near Ouachita National Forest

Gee & Dee Crystal

Little Fir Public Use Area

River Bluff Recreation Area

Dragover Recreation Area

Twin Creek Use Area

Tompkins Bend Public Use Area

Denby Point Public Use Area

Fulton Branch Recreation Area

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