Arkansas
Queen Wilhelmina State Park
Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026
Queen Wilhelmina State Park crowns Arkansas’ second-highest peak (2,681ft) on the Talimena Scenic Byway—featuring a 40-room lodge, stunning Ouachita Mountain views, and 41 campsites!
⚠️ Highway 272 CLOSED starting Oct 13, 2025 (6+ weeks for repairs). Use Highway 88 West only!
Mountain Lodge
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏨 Rooms | 40 (renovated 2016) |
| 🔥 Amenities | Gas fireplaces (some rooms) |
| 🍽️ Restaurant | Southern cuisine on-site |
| 🐕 Dogs | Dog-friendly rooms available |
Camping
41 sites: 8 Class A (50amp), 27 Class B (30amp), 5 tent + 1 hike-in. ⚠️ Water OFF at sites Dec 1, 2025.
Hiking
- 💔 Lovers’ Leap Trail: 1.3mi
- 🥾 225-mile Ouachita Trail passes through!
FAQ
Why is it called Queen Wilhelmina?
Named after the Queen of the Netherlands by Dutch railroad investors who built the original lodge in 1898!
🏔️ Arkansas’ Mountaintop Retreat
Reserve at AR State Parks.
Last updated: February 20, 2026
