Heart of the Ouachitas
Things to Do
From your front door to an hour down the road, here is everything to see and do around Riverglen, gathered in one place.
From your front door to an hour down the road, here is everything to see and do around Riverglen, gathered in one place.
Riverglen sits in the heart of the Ouachita Mountains, where a wild river, the cleanest lake in Arkansas, world-class trails and the Quartz Crystal Capital of the World are all within easy reach. Step outside for much of it, or take a short, scenic drive for the rest. Here is everything waiting for you, grouped by the kind of day you are after.
Wonderfully remote, yet remarkably central. Here is how the distances stack up.
A river at your doorstep and Arkansas's largest, cleanest lake just up the road.
On the riverFloat the gentle Ouachita past gravel bars and quiet swimming holes. Put-ins start about a mile away, with outfitters who supply the boats and the shuttle.
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At your doorstepWorld-class striped bass on Lake Ouachita, plus bass, crappie and catfish, with local guides, bait shops and a deep hole right off the estate's river access.
Explore ↗25 minutes40,000 acres of crystal-clear water for boating, swimming, scuba diving and island-hopping among 200 untouched isles, all ringed by the national forest.
Explore ↗Ride world-class singletrack and dig real quartz crystals you keep, all in the surrounding national forest.
~1 mileThe IMBA Epic-rated Womble Trail and the wider Ouachita systems serve up world-class singletrack just minutes from the gate.
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On-site & nearbyDig the famous pay-to-dig mines around Mount Ida for large, clear quartz crystals you keep, or chase real diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park.
Explore ↗Stock the kitchen, grab a bite in town, drop in at camp, or make the scenic drive to the spa city.
1 to 13 milesCook in the homes' full kitchens or head into Mount Ida for local restaurants, with the nearest grocery and general stores all mapped out.
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1 mileOne of the country's most beloved summer camps sits a mile up the road, ideal for easy drop-offs, pick-ups and family visit weekends.
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About an hourSoak in history on Bathhouse Row, browse downtown's galleries and shops, and bet on the ponies at Oaklawn in the classic American spa town.
Explore ↗Come home each evening to the fire pit, the river and the quiet of the forest. Reserve securely on Airbnb and let the adventures begin.