Queen Wilhelmina State Park
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.
Location & Getting There
Queen Wilhelmina State Park is located in Arkansas. The park’s coordinates are 34.6856, -94.3699. Check the park’s official website or your state parks app for detailed driving directions and GPS navigation tips.
Quick Facts
- Location: Arkansas
- Coordinates: 34.6856, -94.3699
- Activities: Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Wildlife Viewing
- Pets: Allowed on leash in most areas (check local rules)
Things to Do
Arkansas showcases stunning Ozark and Ouachita landscapes — ancient mountains, spring-fed rivers, dramatic bluffs, and caves. Activities include hiking scenic bluff trails, swimming in clear streams, fishing trophy bass lakes, camping in forested valleys, kayaking, caving, mountain biking, and rock climbing.
Best Time to Visit
Best from March through November. Spring brings wildflowers and waterfalls. Summer is hot — swim and float. Fall foliage peaks mid-to-late October. Winter offers mild hiking temperatures.
Visitor Tips
Arkansas state parks are free to enter. The system uniquely offers full-service lodges with restaurants. Reservations through arkansasstateparks.com. Ticks are very active March through October.
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