Lake Catherine State Park
1200 Catherine Park Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71913
2,200 acres · 7 miles of trails
Nestled in the 2,200-acre Ouachita Mountains, Lake Catherine State Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas, offers leashed dogs access to trails leading to Falls Branch waterfall. Features include shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans, with dog-friendly cabins available (numbers 4, 17-20). Book cabins early for pet stays.
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- Park
- Lake Catherine State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Coordinates
- 34.4361, -92.9322
- Size
- 2,200 acres
- Trail miles
- 7
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (1,240 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.8 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 1,240 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 2,200 acres of room
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Dog policy
2,200-acre Ouachita Mountains park. Leashed dogs on trails to Falls Branch waterfall. Dog-friendly cabins (4, 17-20).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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