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Lake Catherine State Park

Hot Springs, AR
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Ranked #5 of 24 attractions in Hot Springs
Type: State Parks
Activities: Hiking
Description: Offers good hikes, but it can be humid.
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Apple Valley, Minnesota
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I camped in a tent for two days in the campground. The reservation system didn't allow me to pick a site, but I was able to specify that I was tent camping. The site was right on the lake, but the only level spot was the parking pad. Maybe some of the other sites were better for tents, but mine... More

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MARION
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We loved this place because it is quite and nice. We stayed in Cabin 1. It was secluded on the point. Nice big screen porch or picnic area outside. It had a swing looking out over the lake. There was ducks that came up visit us. Will stay again. Hard to get reservations though because they stay booked up especially... More

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Shreveport, Louisiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

If you're looking for a quick scenic hike or a whole day adventure, Lake Catherine State Park is the place! Located only a couple minutes from Hot Springs, it makes the perfect little getaway while providing spectacular views of rivers, waterfalls and the forest itself.

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Little Rock, Arkansas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

the view and sites were great just walking in the nice clean park, felling the cool breeze through the trees. just walking and being able to be with nature

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Daytona Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

I was raised going to lake Catherine. We have pica of me when I was 2 dancing to a concert on the slabs by the beach. That was 49 yrs ago. And every chance I get to go home I go to The Lake. My Dad stayed on the point camping for 3 weeks coming and going back for 3... More

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Odessa, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

really cold lake , not so great fishing . very beautiful and clean. may stay on the southern portion in the future

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Memphis
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

This is a beautiful lake but the campground view is a power plant. I would not camp here for that reason although there were a lot of others camping.

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Benton, Arkansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

My wife and I camped here in a travel trailer 22-29 March 2013. This is a quiet,beautiful well maintained park. The camp sites are spacious and most have a lake view. There are some great hiking trails. One must hike trail is the Falls Branch Trail which leads to a beautiful waterfall. Also be sure to go to Garvin Woodland... More

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Galveston
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Lovely area. Looked great. Stopped for lunch and walked to the waterfall. Will remember to wear old tennis shoes so we can walk in the water next time. Very good work out!

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Dallas, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

We did the 2-mile Falls Branch Trail hike back to a nice waterfall. Some mild elevation change but definitely not too strenuous. Trails were well-marked and maintained. Swinging bridge at the end adds a little bit of fun. Even with regular stops for snapping photos, the hike only took about an hour. Definitely worth the visit.

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