$60 per night for 1-2 (capacity 4) Applicable taxes and fees will apply. No shows charged for one night 7 day cancellation policy GPS: Map & Directions |
Cozy Country CabinCozy Country Cabin features a queen bed and a love seat sleeper. There is a bathroom and a large shower. The cabin has a fully-furnished kitchenette, air conditioning, and heat. Outside there is a grill and fire pit with a picnic area. Our cabin is located just 5 minutes from historic Kingston. In the village there are unique antique shops, a library, groceries, a restaurant, and gas. We are located about 20 minutes from historic Boxley Valley, the Arkansas elk herd, and the village of Ponca. In Ponca there are floating outfitters for the Buffalo National River. Call us for more information or to make reservations: 479-665-2171, 479-665-2140 or cell at 479-738-7486 |
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Note that the times and distances listed in italics after the GPS coordinates are from the Azalea Falls Lodge |
Ponca Elk Education Center (in Ponca) (870) 861-2432 GPS: 36.02215, -93.36141 (22.8 miles, 33 mins) AGFC elk education center, nationally recognized facility Open daily 10 - 4:30 PM, Closed Tuesday and Wednesday |
Boxley Valley Elk Herd (Highway 43 & 21) Web GPS: 35.97717, -93.40219 (14.9 miles, 23 mins) Home of Arkansas' famous elk herd, arguably the most viewable in the southern US. Mornings and evenings, fall rut exceptional. |
Lost Valley Hiking Trail (3 miles south of Ponca on 43) GPS: 36.00297, -93.37295 (19.6 miles, 25 mins) NPS The most popular hiking trail in the upper Buffalo River area. Barrier free stretch, suitable for families. Eden Falls, native american shelter, waterfall in cave, outstanding spring wildflowers. |
Smith Creek Preserve (3 mi. south of Church on 21) Web GPS: 35.93548, -93.38612 (23.5 miles, 16 mins) Nature Conservency, hiking trail 500 ft. descent in 1 mile. Two track road, hiking trail, very scenic spring fed creek with outstanding spring wildflower show. Popular with photographers. Remote. |
Hawksbill Crag (6 miles up Cave Mtn. road) GPS: 35.88816, -93.4698 (28.3 miles, 43mins) Popular 3 mile round trip with 200 ft elevation change. Most photographed Arkansas Landmark. Trail can be rough, a few seasonal creeks. |
Centerpoint Trailhead (5 miles north of Ponca on 43) GPS: 36.09222, -93.334693 (31 miles, 42 mins) This trailhead is popular with hikers and horsemen. It is one of two ways to famous Hemmed In Hollow, the dangerous Goat Trail, Sneeds Creek Trail, and Granny Henderson's cabin. Big elevation changes, not for out of shape hikers. 1,000 ft descent. For most, this is an all day hike requiring frequent rest stops. |
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Jasper (16 mles from Ponca on Hwy 74) 20 minutes GPS: 36.00835, -93.18635 (38.6 miles, 50 mins) Quaint village of 500, offering places to eat including the Boardwalk Cafe, and the Cliff House Inn (6 miles south on Highway 7). A few shops to visit featuring local artists and offering local curiosities. |
Harrison (26 miles north of Ponca on 43) 35-45 minutes GPS: 36.23026, -93.10802 (36.9 miles, 48 mins) Harrison is a small town of 12,000 that offers many services not available at Ponca or Jasper. Most businesses are north of the square, 40 minutes or more away from Ponca. For emergency car repairs it would be the closest destination. |
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Branson, MO (56 miles north of Ponca, 70 mins) GPS: 36.64465, -93.22709 (67.6 miles, 82 mins) Nationally famous entertainment destination on par with Nashville, TN. A popular day trip with local visitors to see national acts, and old time country entertainment. |
Eureka Springs, AR (50 miles west of Ponca, about 1 hour) GPS: 36.39489, -93.74231 (44.3 miles, 59 mins) This is Arkansas' Victorian Village, built on a mountain with multiple springs and gardens city-wide. A must-see small town with too many attractions to mention. An outstanding day trip to a town with many art galleries, unique shops, other attractions. |