Queen Wilhelmina State Park RV & Campground Guide
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Queen Wilhelmina State Park occupies 460 acres on top of Rich Mountain — Arkansas’ second-highest peak. Central to the park is Queen Wilhelmina Lodge, which was originally built in 1898, however, the present-day lodge is a reconstruction of the original, which burned in 1973. Along with the lodge's reconstruction, Arkansas developed a campground for those who choose to travel in an RV. The main attraction of the park is the view of the Ouachita Mountains. A small community, Mena, AR, is within 13 miles of the park. The largest community within proxminity to the park is Fort Smith, AR, which is 94 miles to the north.
Spring 39-74 F
Summer 54-85 F
Fall 40-78 F
Winter 29-49 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Queen Wilhelmina State Park
Many consider RV camping to be the best way to spend time at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. RVs are a home away from home for many travelers. If you don't own an RV, consider renting through RVshare.
Queen Wilhelmina State Park Campground
The campground at Queen Wilhelmina State Park has 35 RV sites. Most of these sites offer full hookups and are in heavily wooded areas. These sites fill quickly on holiday weekends, so making a reservation may work to your advantage. Fresh drinking water can be found at water stations strategically placed around the park for those RVs campers without water hookups. A dump station is available for campers to empty their waste tanks. Restrooms with flush toilets and warm showers provide comfort for all campers. There is a swimming pool, which is welcomed by hikers returning after a brisk walk in the summer heat. A children’s playground and a mini-golf course where adults and children can play together are available. Four miles of hiking trails around the summit of Rich Mountain take visitors to impressive views.
Water Hookup: Yes
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 amps
Sewer Hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi Available: Yes
Pet-friendly: Yes
Fee: $12 to $25 per night
Shadow Mountain RV Park
Shadow Mountain RV Park sits in Mena, AR, only 13 miles from Queen Wilhelmina State Park. Shadow Mountain offers 63 RV campsites with full hookups. The sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet in length. All the campsites have pull-through options to make for easier parking and are spacious with plenty of room for the picnic table and fire ring that grace each site. There is a 3-acre lake that is fully stocked with fish. A dip in the swimming pool relieves the stress of summer heat, especially after a day of vigorous activity. Restrooms, a shower house, and laundry facilities are available for all guests to use. A children’s playground lets kids play during the daylight hours. Hikers, mountain bikers, and ATV enthusiasts find plenty of opportunities to exercise and have fun at Shadow Mountain RV Park.
Water Hookup: Yes
Electric Hookup: 20/30/50 amp
Sewer Hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi Available: Yes
Pet-friendly: Yes
Fee: $21 to $30 per night
Hanson’s Camp RV and Cabins
Another RV campground in Mena is Hanson’s Camp RV and Cabins. Every RV site backs up against the Ouachita National Forest, and while there are only 14 RV sites, there is a picnic table and fire ring available at each one. Restrooms and bathhouses provide that extra bit of comfort that makes guests feel welcome. ATV riders are welcomed at this campground as well. The campground offers a mix of activities, in which there is 22-acre area designed for ATV riding that is made up of gentle and challenging courses. Trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and ATV enthusiasts are within easy reach in the Ouachita National Forest.
Water Hookup: Yes
Electric Hookup: 50 amp
Sewer Hookup: No
Wi-Fi Available: No
Pet-friendly: Yes
Fee: $25 to $35 per night
What to Do at
Queen Wilhelmina State Park
Inside Queen Wilhelmina State Park
Queen Wilhelmina State Park offers spectacular views up, down, and around the summit of Rich Mountain. While the RV campsites do not provide scenic views because of the dense forest surrounding them, the trails that wander to the top of Rich Mountain often reveal some of the finest panoramic scenes to be found in Arkansas. Inside the lodge, visitors find Queen’s Restaurant, which serves rich helpings of Southern cuisine. The park supplies an incredible playground for children and a volleyball court for adults. Most visitors are incredulous when they visit the Wonder House where an apparently two-story rock building includes nine levels of living space.
How to Get to
Queen Wilhelmina State Park
From Mena, head northwest on Arkansas Highway 88 (AR-88) for 13 miles. The park entrance is on the right.
The fastest route from Fort Smith travels through eastern Oklahoma. From Fort Smith, take Arkansas Highway 22 for three miles. Find the ramp to Interstate 540 South/United States Highway 71 South (I-540 S/US-71 S). Drive for four miles and continue straight on United States Highway 271 South (US-271 S) for another three miles. Turn left onto Oklahoma Highway 122 (OK-112), which is also North Pocola Boulevard. Drive OK-112 for 17 miles and then keep straight onto the United States Highway 59 Bypass (US-59 ByP) for four miles. Merge onto US-59 and drive for another 11 miles until you find United States Highway 270 East/United States Highway 59 South (US-270 E/US-59 S), otherwise known as West 1st Street. Take US-270 E/US-59 S for 30 miles and turn right onto Arkansas Highway 272 (AR-272) and travel less than two miles before you bear right onto AR88. Drive another mile to the park entrance on the left.
Entering Queen Wilhelmina State Park
Queen Wilhelmina State Park is open from dawn to dusk for day-use activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Queen Wilhelmina State Park
Queen Wilhelmina State Park is beautiful regardless of the season. The springtime is filled with wildflowers, while the long summer days are perfect for being outside. The fall foliage is lovely, and the rock formations take center stage in the winter.
The park has an abundant amount of wildlife. Bear, turkey, quail, fox, roadrunner, coyotes, armadillos, and more live within the park. Birds such as turkey vultures, red-tail hawks, and eagles call the park home.
Queen Wilhelmina State Park has 40 RV-friendly campsites. Eight sites have water and 50-amp electric hookups, 27 sites have water and 30-amp electric hookups, and five only have water. The park has a modern bathhouse and a dump station.
Reservations are not required at the park. Unreserved spots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you make a reservation, you will pay a reservation fee equal to one night’s basic camping fee.
Queen Wilhelmina State Park is pet-friendly. Pets must be kept on a leash, and owners must have a current copy of their pet’s vaccination records. Owners must clean up after their furry friends.
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