Beginning Monday, October 13, 2025, the Arkansas Department of Transportation will be closing Highway 272 for road repairs. This closure is expected to last a minimum of 6 weeks. During the closure, Highway 88 West will be the only route available to reach the lodge and park. Highway 272 will not be passable during this project.
Queen Wilhelmina State Park
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Located atop Rich Mountain, Arkansas’ second highest peak, Queen Wilhelmina offers some of the most breathtaking views in the state from the fully renovated lodge. Travel the Talimena National Scenic Byway to this park and its lofty setting. This site is as rich in history as it is in scenery. The original lodge was built in the late 1800s as a Victorian resort named Wilhelmina Inn to honor the young Queen of the Netherlands. Two inns followed the original “Castle in the Sky.” The latest inn is today’s park lodge, the crowning attraction at Queen Wilhelmina State Park. The 40-room lodge features a new look and many modern updates. A short walk from the Lodge, you'll find Heathercliff House, the perfect cabin getaway for friends or family. Enjoy Southern cuisine and first-class hospitality in the Queen’s Restaurant. A conference room with a private balcony accommodates up to 75.
The park includes 41 campsites (eight Class A, 27 Class B, five tent sites with water, and one hike-in tent site), picnic areas, and trails. Interpretive programs highlight Rich Mountain’s fauna and unique flora and connect you to the fascinating history of the three inns that have graced this mountaintop site.
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Meeting Rooms, Conference Rooms
Plan to make this inn on Arkansas's second highest mountain a part of your special occasion. The 2,681-foot elevation of Rich Mountain provides panoramic vistas to add to your memories. It's a picture perfect venue for indoor or outdoor weddings. We provide on site catering for plated meals for small groups of 20 or less, buffets for larger groups up to 100, or a wide selection of appetizers for 50 or less. The conference room, located on the second floor of the lodge and accessible by stairs or an elevator, is an alternate setting for a small wedding or reception. The room includes its own private balcony with a sweeping view from the mountain. Your choice of our 40 guest rooms will complete the lodge package for you.
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