Cabins in Boone County, Arkansas

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Boone County can be found in the northern part of Arkansas, just a short drive from Branson, Missouri, which bills itself as "The Live Music Show Capital of the World." The population of the county is just 33,948 and some of the larger towns include Harrison, Diamond City and Alpena. Boone County attracts a number of tourists and outdoor enthusiasts each year because of its proximity to the Buffalo River, making the county a haven for visitors looking for activities such as trout fishing, canoeing, tubing and kayaking. There are also a number of lodging options in the towns of Boone County including camp sites, RV parks, hotels and a variety of cabin and cottage rentals.

Little Cedar Cabins

Little Cedar Cabins can be found on 18 beautiful wooded acres in the town of Harrison in Boone County near the Buffalo River. You can choose from a variety of cabin sizes all featuring fully equipped kitchens, wireless Internet, satellite TV, washers and dryers, alarm clocks, radios, air-conditioning and private decks.

You can enjoy activities such as wildlife-watching, bird-watching and hiking, and the nearby Buffalo River provides a variety of watersports such as canoeing, tubing, kayaking and fishing.

Little Cedar Cabins
380 Park Hills Drive
Harrison, AR 72601
littlecedarcabins.com

Brass Bell Cottages

Brass Bell Cottages can be found in the town of Diamond City in Boone County in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. You can choose from a variety of cabins and cottages all featuring fully equipped kitchens, cable TV, coffee makers, air-conditioning, comfortable beds, private baths, linens, utensils, private decks with handicap ramps, picnic tables and barbecue grills. Amenities include a picnic area, horseshoes, a fire pit and a large playground.

The beach, marina, bait shop, gift shop, coffee shop and grocery store all are within walking distance, and activities such as an 18-hole championship golf course and hiking trails are just a short drive away.

Brass Bell Cottages
1422 North Diamond Blvd.
Diamond City, AR 72644
870-422-7415
brassbellcottages.com

Buffalo Outdoor Center

The Buffalo Outdoor Center can be found in Ponca and offers you a variety of cabin rentals on the beautiful Buffalo River. All log cabins are completely furnished and feature amenities such as fully equipped kitchens, TVs, DVD players, barbecue grills, alarm clocks, radios, private decks and air-conditioning. In addition the more luxurious units also feature bedside Jacuzzi tubs and stone fireplaces.

Nearby attractions include canoeing, kayaking, tubing and fishing on the Buffalo River and a variety of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails. The Lost Valley State Park is just a short drive away.

The Buffalo Outdoor Center
Highways 43 and 74
Ponca, AR 72670
800-221-5514
buffaloriver.com

Article Written By Camille Nesler

Camille Nesler has been in the nursing field for 18 years and received her degree from the University of Arkansas Community College in Batesville, Ark. She studied journalism at Lyon College in Arkansas. Nesler was the health reporter for the "Batesville Daily Guard" from 2005 to 2008. She has received awards from both the APME and APA.

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