Beckham Creek Cave Lodge - Parthenon, Arkansas

Marti Murphy

I stayed this past weekend with my 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren, ages 6 to 16.

Words aren't adequate to describe this unique place. It is an amazing, awesome and incredible experience!

But the one thing we all talked about the most was the tour of the property by Nate. My 6 and 9 year old grandchildren even loved the history and wanted to come back...to see Nate!

Paul Mayer

Our family had such an awesome time here! As others have already said, Nate and his wife were some of the best caretakers we’ve had! Very laid back and accommodating in every way. The place was exceptionally clean and the one on one tour of the property was incredible!

We brought our ATV on this adventure and had a great time exploring the dirt roads just outside the gate of the property. Several of which were basically logging trails. I also enjoyed riding in the morning and late afternoon game spotting. The kids went fishing several times and caught more fish than I could keep up with, not to mention my daughter petting a young fawn that happened to be taking it easy.

The cave itself was a very unique experience that you’re not going to find anywhere else. I have such a hard time sleeping, but there I was so comfortable in the cave I ended up sleeping till 9 which never happens for me. We enjoyed playing cards and board games as a family in the cave just to enjoy each other and the amazing setup inside the cave. I could go on and on about this place…. You’ve got to see it to believe it.

Bailey M

This place is amazing! Up in the untouched beauty of the mountains you will find this gem, 4 beds 4 bath, big kitchen, giant round table great for games, living room area with big TV, waterfall and a bar. Also a cool overlook area with 2 smaller beds for kids with a spiral staircase. You get shown how to use the fancy remote thing that controls everything in the main area and they have the biggest couch ever.
Gorgeous views and you can go and explore even more of the cave with a guided tour from the wonderful man who runs the place. I will now refer to him as The Man. ( feels bad i forgot his name, he and his wife were very easy to talk to and even though he doesnt linger or intrude we thoroughly enjoyed his company and conversation) if you want he will take you out to explore the beautiful land, it's on too many acres to see everything, has a pond stocked with some fish and a nice hammock area for everyone to relax outside.
Price seemed shocking at first but it splits nicely with a group of friends. 9 of us stayed there and it was great. Some parts of the drive are a little steep but most of us had cars and they were fine making the trip.
Rooms have heaters as it is slightly chilly but that should be expected in a cave. I turned ours on right before bed but would wake up hot and shut it off. Rest of the place warmed nicely with the geothermal heat. The men loved the temperature. I, a cold blooded lady brought slippers and a light sweater and was perfectly comfortable. Came with lots of extra blankets but we didn't use them. The showers get nice and hot and are tall for the 6ft folks.
We saw vultures, armadillo, deer and squirrels. Inside the cave The Man showed us where the white almost clear salamanders hide! I, a big scaredy cat didn't climb high enough to see them. There was even a bit of plant life in the cave which was cool. Only saw 1 spider which made this Canadian happy, I thought there would be so many. Didn't see a single bug in the main cave where you live but we were quick when closing all the doors. It was fall when we went, lots of colors in the trees it was gorgeous.
Arkansas roads are AMAZING so we had no trouble going and exploring other towns a few hours away. We flew into Memphis to add extra activities (giant bass pro pyramid, graceland and too much spicy fried chicken) it was about 4 hours away I think. You can fly into Little Rock which is closer and you can go see Hot Springs Arkansas it has the coolest old buildings and it's just stunning. I believe there is an amusement park nearby.
If you're really rich and fancy they even have a helicopter pad at the cave, I definitely thought it was just for medical emergencies hahaha
Felt safe and comfortable, it was very clean and well stocked with dishes, cookware and basics like paper towel, toilet paper, towels, pillows, blankets, coffee, cleaning supplies. We brought groceries and made almost all meals which was wonderful. It has a dishwasher and full laundry.
100% recommend no matter how fancy you are

Johnjas Hedrick

What an amazing place! The location was beautiful. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. I would definitely recommend having Chef Chris provide dinner for you. This was an unforgettable experience for us.

Jim M

What an amazing experience! The people there were kind and knowledgeable- having Chris as our chef made our lives easier! The views were stunning- we did some canoeing and fishing! The rooms in the Cave were each unique- the showers were awesome ! Acces to a washer/dryer was also a nice surprise!

Alex O'Keefe

Absolutely one of a kind in the most beautiful spot in the Ozarks. Having no service was actually what really set up the experience. What Nate is doing with the trails and property will only get better.

Ashley Ward

It's impossible to accurately articulate how amazing this place was, with the help of the only see upon request but so knowledgeable you dont eant to let him leave, the one groundskeeper/tour guide extraordinare. He knows EVERYTHING about this place you didn't know you wanted to know. This place is way more than you think it is and everything you never knew you needed.

Rebecca Beam

The Beckham Creek Cave was absolutely stunning! My husband and I stayed there this past weekend for 3 nights for our anniversary and loved it! The property caregiver, Nate and his wife were so sweet and super informative. They spent time showing us around the property on the ATV and showing/explaining the history and back portion of the cave. They made sure our experience was perfect. The cave was an experience of a lifetime! Everything was clean and it had everything we needed. We had food catered in to the cave from The Ranch House and it was fabulous! We will definitely be back in the future with our friends and family!

We have nothing but good things to say about the cave, only recommendation we would give is the addition of a hot tub. The cave has such a gorgeous view from the front it would be amazing to be able to sit in a hot tub and admire the view at the end of the night. As an owner of a short term rental myself I know that would be a wonderful amenity to add to the overall experience!