Compton Lodge in the heart of the Ozark Wilderness

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Terrace/patio
5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Huntsville, AR
  • Place, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Christ of the Ozarks
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Passion Play Amphitheater
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harrison, AR (HRO-Boone County Regional)
    ‪98 min drive‬

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About this property

Compton Lodge in the heart of the Ozark Wilderness

Escape to a Cozy Lodge Amidst Untamed Beauty

Nestled within Ozark Natural Science Center's 15,000-acre wilderness paradise, our lodges offer a charming retreat for persons seeking a truly unique getaway. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature, just 3 miles down a scenic rural road and 30 minutes from Eureka Springs.

Your Sanctuary Awaits:

Natural Charm: Step into a cozy space reminiscent of the camp that you went to as a child.

Getaway from it all: Our secluded campus is the perfect opportunity for you to refresh and rejuvenate.

Fire up the grill: Our lodges do not have kitchens but we do provide a small fridge/freezer and a grill out back for your convenience.

Relax on the porch: Unwind after a day of exploration, gazing up at the stars – perfect for cozy evenings.
Explore at Your Pace: Immerse yourself in the surrounding wilderness with 8 miles of hiking trails right outside your doorstep. A trail map awaits you in the lodge, ready to guide your adventures.

This unique lodge is more than just a place to stay – it's an invitation to reconnect with nature and create lasting memories with your loved ones. Book your escape today!

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Wifi is available on campus, but does not usually work in the lodges. There are areas around campus where you can sit to access wifi.

Fires are permitted ONLY in the fire pit at the Lewis Pavilion. Upon request, we provide you with complementary wood for one fire. If you would like to purchase more wood, it is $5 per bundle. We have had a very dry year, so please pay extra attention to stray sparks and be sure that the fire does not leave the fire pit. Please do not attempt to move hot coals.

The Ozark Natural Area campus includes an education building, event spaces, 3 lodges, 4 apartments, and a retreat house (Neaville House). During your stay, other guests might be renting other parts of the campus, and some ONSC staff live on campus. Please be respectful of all other guests, staff, and our property.

The closest town with a Wal-Mart is 15 miles away from the campus. The closest gas station is 6 miles away from the campus. Eureka Springs and Huntsville are each about 30-40 minutes away. We are about an 1-1.5 hours from Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville, Bentonville, and XNA airport.

Make sure that you purchase all food, drinks, toiletries and other supplies needed prior to your arrival on campus. Also please bring sunscreen, bug repellant, and a flashlight for your safety at night to be able to view our walking paths and trails.

During your stay at this lodge, you'll be close to McIlroy State Game Management Area.
  • 30.3 miles (48.8 km) from Beaver Lake and 3.5 miles (5.7 km) from McIlroy State Game Management Area
Compton Lodge in the heart of the Ozark Wilderness offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Huntsville lodge is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Reviews

Compton Lodge in the heart of the Ozark Wilderness Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a nice little place to stay. It was super affordable and the hosts were super fast at replying which really made me feel valued. The beds were extremely comfortable and there were plenty of beds for everyone. And a bathroom for each room. They provided pillows and linens and towels for us to use. There was also shampoo, conditioner and body wash. The water was nice and hot for showers. There wasn't a lot of indoor gathering space or any place to eat in the cabin, but they provided wood and a pavilion for campfire cooking and outdoor gathering. It was beautiful, and peaceful. Located deep in the woods and no city lights or traffic. Even when there were other guests on the campgrounds, it was peaceful. It was warm in the cabin (when it was warm outside). they had a lock on the a/c unit so we were not able to control the temperature on the thermostat. There was weak wifi signal and even weaker cell phone signal. At first I thought this was terribly inconvenient but it actually turned out to be a blessing in disguise.Overall this was great value for the price I paid. I would most definitely do this again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Great, remote, and can hold 20 guests, has 2 other lodges also, nice trails the kids went on.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun place, very kind host

Host responded to my questions very quickly and I had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024