Notes from the host
Black Fox Den Glamp of the Northwoods
Relax in a private and secluded off-grid glamping site for two on 16 wooded acres. Heated tent with a pillow top queen bed, well equipped kitchenette, fire ring and firewood, hammock, and just about everything else you'll need for a memorable retreat in the forest. Adjacent to miles of hiking & biking trails, and minutes from restaurants, spas, shopping, galleries, theaters and attractions. NOTE: The Ecliptic music festival will be directly next door April 5-8 with music 10am until 10pm daily
Black Fox Den glampsite is off-grid with a heated 10'x12' heated, real queen pillow top bed and comfy bedding, covered patio and prep kitchen, bistro table & chairs, 2-person hammock, stone fire-pit, charcoal grill, 2-burner camp stove, picnic table and a pantry of cooking gear. All of the get-back-to-nature peace and quiet without all of the loading, unloading, setting up and breaking down of camp!
ALL YOU NEED TO PACK: Clothes (layers recommended), footwear suitable for the natural terrain, warm socks, personal hygiene items, sunscreen, charcoal for the grill, cooler with ice, food, drinks and a sense of adventure!
PROVIDED AT CAMP
The waterproof 10'x12' tent includes:
Queen pillow top mattress, box spring and sleigh bed frame
All bedding (cozy layers provided during cooler months)
Propane heater with heat sink fan (October-March)
Battery powered string and bedside lighting
Bluetooth speaker
Books, cards & games
Side tables with drawer clothing storage
Luggage stand
Towels and wash clothes
Comfy throw blanket
Portable Fan(s)
Flashlights
Umbrella
Battery-powered USB phone charger
Metal roof shade structure over the tent to keep it cooler in the summer with an added bonus of lulling sounds of the rain on a tin roof
COVERED PREP KITCHEN / PATIO:
Foot pump operated sink with 7 gallon holding tank of water (refilled as needed)
Pantry with room to store your food
Sponge, dish soap, dish towels, dish drainer, paper towels
Cast iron and stainless pots and pans
Grilling tools and marshmallow/hot dog sticks
Mugs, cups, wine glasses
Plates, bowls, mixing bowls, strainer, cheese grater, cutting boards
Forks, spoons, knives, and cooking/serving utensils
Salt, pepper, olive oil and herbs/spices
Aluminum foil, baggies and paper towels
2 burner propane Coleman camp stove (propane provided)
Over-the-campfire cooking grate
Interior and exterior battery powered lighting
Lantern and flashlights
Chairs and bistro table
First aid kit and insect repellent spray
Umbrella
Hand soap, hand sanitizer, all-purpose cleaner, and Lysol wipes
COFFEE STATION: French press, percolator coffee pot, ground coffee, filters, sugar & substitutes, creamers, cocoa, and teas.
OUTDOOR AREA INCLUDES:
Stone fire pit
A complementary bundle of wood and fire starter provided; additional wood bundles for sale at a self-serve wood station
Charcoal grill (charcoal NOT provided)
Adirondack chairs and side tables
Shaded picnic table
2-person hammock
Onsite parking
Fire extinguisher
MISCELLANEOUS:
Low light pollution and open sky star gazing spots around the property if you want to bring your telescope and/or photography equipment
Electric vehicle charging possible at restrooms (discuss with hosts first)
Luggage/gear drop off before check-in may be possible on request
1 mile of private trails on-property for hiking, mountain biking and e-biking
Wildlife sightings are common, especially deer and wild turkeys
SHARED CAMPGROUND RESTROOMS:
Approximately 1/8th mile walk or drive - includes a half bath and a separate three-quarter bath with shower, sink, vanity, mirror and toilet. Both bathrooms have running hot and cold water, tankless hot water heater, electricity and septic. Hand soap, towels, wash cloths, soap, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer and toilet paper provided. There are no restroom facilities at Black Fox Den. Restrooms may be shared with up to 2 other glampers, and are cleaned/sanitized daily when both glampsites are occupied.
DOG FRIENDLY: Well-behaved, house broken dogs of any size and any breed welcomed. Dog(s) must remain under control, leashed and with owners at all times. For their safety, dogs cannot be left alone at camp even if they are crated or tethered. Trails, parks, downtown and many nearby restaurants are dog friendly! Bona fide Service Animals welcomed! Due to the remoteness of the surrounding area, Black Fox Den is not a safe or suitable environment for non-dog pets or non-dog emotional support animals.
EV: There is a high-speed DC electric car charging station located 3 miles from camp.
NATURE: There is still camp in the glamp! You may encounter bugs, wind, rain, sun, wildlife... we strive to make sure our guests are comfortable, but Black Fox Den is purposely situated in nature and nature is part of the package.
NOTE FOR COOL WEATHER STAYS (Mid-November - March):
Winter in Arkansas can be cold but bearable, and great for hiking/biking and s'mores next to the fire with average daytime highs in the 40s/50s and overnight lows in the 20s/30s. We provide several layers of warm blankets and an indoor-safe propane heater with heat sink fan to keep the tent cozy overnight.
BEFORE YOU RESERVE YOUR GLAMP ADVENTURE, YOU AGREE:
No infants, toddlers or other children under 10 permitted.
No more than 2 people total and 1 must be an adult.
Dogs must be with owner(s) under control or on a leash at all times.
No undisclosed animals.
No illegal activities.
No events.
No parties.
No fireworks.
No smoking in the tent, but it's okay outside.
No open flame candles indoors or out; battery operated are OK.
No fire arm discharge, hunting, trapping, archery or similar.
No motorized vehicles on private onsite trails except e-bikes
Unregistered daytime guests must be discussed with us in advance.
Guests who violate these rules will be asked to leave immediately without a refund.
The 16 acre property includes the hosts' earth bermed home and a second glampsite (Fern Dell), which are approximately 1/8th of a mile from the secluded Black Fox Den glamp.
Firewood, free range chicken eggs and seasonal vegetables available for sale onsite
Park at your site. Hike or bike 1 mile of private trails on property.
Hike or bike 36 miles of Cedar Glades Park and Northwoods Trails NEXT to camp!
7 minute scenic drive to downtown Hot Springs shopping & restaurants, bathhouse row, Convention Center, National Park, trails, spas, art galleries, theaters and attractions.
20 minute drive to Mid-America Science Museum, Garvan Woodland Gardens, crystal digging sites, and lakes Ouachita, Hamilton, and Catherine.
30 minute drive to Lake DeGray.
Approximately an hour drive to Little Rock or the Crater of Diamonds State Park.
Hosts Max and Michelle live onsite and are available on request, but otherwise respect the privacy of guests.
Black Fox Den feels secluded, but it's next to parks and only 3 miles / 7 minute scenic drive to Hot Springs National Park visitor's center, bathhouse row, the convention center, and downtown restaurants, spas, boutique shopping, theaters, art galleries and attractions!
There is a mile of private trails surrounding camp for easy hiking, mountain biking or e-biking.
Camp is located across the road from 30+ miles of world-class IMBA designed mountain biking and hiking trails at the Northwoods Trails - voted 2023 Best Trails in Arkansas by riders. Green, blue and black single track, multi-track, flow trails, jump lines and the Lucky 13 expert section. From the Northwoods, connect to the National Park’s Sunset Trail of stunning views (11 miles hiking only) –or- the Pullman Trail to downtown/Park Avenue (.65 mile moderate hiking/biking).
Catch a trail head at Cedar Glades Park directly adjacent to camp with 10 more miles of trails for mountain biking or hiking connecting to the Northwoods, a bike skills park, 18 holes of disc golf, 3-story tree house, kite flying field, amphitheater, picnic pavilion, playground, remote control airfield and car track.
20 minute drive to Mid-America Science Museum, Magic Springs Water Park, Garvan Woodland Gardens, quartz crystal digging sites, and Lakes Hamilton, Catherine, DeGray and Ouachita. Approximately 1 hour drive to Crater of Diamonds State Park.
Private parking available right at your site a few steps from the tent. Uber and taxi services are available to pick up and drop off at the camp driveway entrance.
From the Cedar Glades Park trails (10 miles hiking/biking) next to camp, connecting to the Northwoods Trails (30 miles hiking/biking), you can bike or hike the Pullman Trail into the walkable and bikeable Uptown Park Avenue neighborhood, 1 mile north of downtown.
Public transportation is not available at Black Fox Den, but is available Monday - Saturday downtown and uptown 4 blocks from the Pullman Trailhead.
High speed EV charging station is located 2.5 miles from camp. An additional 2 free charging stations (limited plugs and availability) are located within 3.5 miles.
Hot Springs Memorial Field Airport (HOT) is a 20 minute drive from camp with Southern Airlines daily direct flights to/from Dallas (DFW) and Memphis (MEM) with Enterprise rental car onsite. Little Rock (LIT) airport is a 1 hour drive with all major rental car companies and airlines.
If you'd like to consider booking our second glampsite so family or friends can join your glamp adventure, inquire about the availability of our on-grid pampered glamp Fern Dell located on the property 1/8th mile walk or drive from Black Fox Den.
A Live Like a Local guidebook of our favorite restaurants, trails, theaters, events, daily activities, lakes, spas, theaters, live music venues, sightseeing spots, gift shopping, and plenty of area brochures and maps are provided. We want you to fall in love with Hot Springs as much as we have. Let us know how we can help you plan your perfect getaway to our beautiful town!
Camp is off-grid. No electric, air conditioning, internet, cable or