Broken Bow cabin near Ouachita National Forest

Cabins near Ouachita National Forest

Cabins near Ouachita National Forest — 8.4 miles from the door.

The 1.8-million-acre Ouachita National Forest — 15 minutes from the cabins. The Ouachita is the deep-wilderness option: long trails, primitive camping, and zero crowds. Most cabin guests never make it; the ones who do come back for it.

Recommended cabins

Sound of Sunshine

Sound of Sunshine

6 Bedrooms · Sleeps 18 · From $300 / night

Game room, hot tub, arcade & fire pit — sleeps 18.

As Good As It Gets

As Good As It Gets

5 Bedrooms · Sleeps 20 · From $300 / night

Private heated pool, hot tub & creekside game-room cabin.

Why staying near Ouachita National Forest matters.

The Ouachita is the deep-wilderness option: long trails, primitive camping, and zero crowds. Most cabin guests never make it; the ones who do come back for it. At 8.4 miles from the cabin door, Ouachita National Forest is a short enough hop that you can go twice in one weekend instead of building the whole day around it.

What to do at Ouachita National Forest.

Hike a section of the Ouachita Trail, drive Forest Road 6010 for the ridge views, and pack a picnic.

Getting there from the cabins.

From either cabin it is 8.4 miles on paved road, and the route is straightforward enough that you will not need directions after the first trip. Cell service drops in patches once you leave the main highway, so download your map before you head out. Parking at Ouachita National Forest is easiest before 10am and after 4pm on weekends.

Other stops within a few minutes.

Talimena Scenic Byway (60 miles), Broken Bow Walmart (12.8 miles), The Market at Local 259 (2.6 miles). Most guests pair Ouachita National Forest with one of these and call it a half-day — that is the whole appeal of staying this close to everything.

Local tip.

There's no cell service in most of the forest. Download offline maps before you leave the cabin.

The cabins.

Both Sound of Sunshine and As Good As It Gets are within walking-to-driving distance of Ouachita National Forest. Sound of Sunshine sleeps 18 across 6 bedrooms with a game room, arcade, hot tub, and fire pit, and it welcomes dogs for a flat $150 per-stay fee. As Good As It Gets sleeps 20 across 5 bedrooms and adds a private heated indoor pool you can use in any season. We own and run both ourselves — when you text, you get one of us.

Questions, answered

Plan with confidence.

How far are your cabins from Ouachita National Forest?
Both cabins are 8.4 miles from Ouachita National Forest — usually under 10 minutes by car on paved roads.
What can you do at Ouachita National Forest?
Hike a section of the Ouachita Trail, drive Forest Road 6010 for the ridge views, and pack a picnic.
Do I need a car to visit Ouachita National Forest from the cabins?
Yes — bring a vehicle. Everything in Broken Bow is reached by car. The drive from cabin to Ouachita National Forest is short and on paved roads.
What else is near Ouachita National Forest?
Talimena Scenic Byway is 60 miles from the cabins, Broken Bow Walmart is 12.8 miles from the cabins, The Market at Local 259 is 2.6 miles from the cabins. All of them are an easy add-on to the same outing.
Which cabin should I book if Ouachita National Forest is the reason for the trip?
As Good As It Gets is the one we usually recommend for this trip, but both cabins sit the same 8.4 miles away, so pick on group size and amenities instead of location.
What's the best time of year to visit Ouachita National Forest?
Mid-September through early November is the sweet spot — cool weather, peak fall color, and lower crowds than peak October weekends. Late April and mid-May are also excellent.

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