Bam Bam Bungalow
Pets Prohibited
Starting at $125 per night | Family Friendly | March-November | 5 guests
- This unit welcomes adults and children of all ages and is open from March until November.
- TCWR’s newest Glamping Tent is in honor of the refuge’s most popular resident, Bam Bam the grizzly bear, rescued by a private owner in 2009.
- Enjoy tent-style camping without having to set up a tent! Our Safari Tent offers you the excitement of camping but with the luxury of real beds and electricity.
- The shared bathroom facility is within walking distance and includes two toilets, one sink, and one shower.
- The Refuge is a nonprofit organization and the cost of your stay goes toward the care of our animal residents.
Room Features
- Complimentary WIFI
- All registered guests will pay a 1-time discounted entry fee to receive two tours per day per stay during our daily tour times of 9 am – 4 pm (9 am – 3 pm from Mid-November through March) plus unlimited access to the Discovery area during business hours
- Queen bed with mattress topper + bamboo waterproof mattress protector
- Bunk Bed System: the top bed is twin-sized and the bottom bed is full-sized
- Bed Linens: Beds will be fully-made
- Restroom Linens: The tent will have (per person) 1 set of bath towels, washcloth, and hand towel.
- Queen memory fiber support pillows encased in allergy-free 500tc pillow protectors
- Bathroom facility with 1 full shower and 2 bathroom stalls (separate and about 50 feet from Bam Bam’s Bungalow – shared with The Tigris Tent)
- Indoor dining table and 4 chairs
- Mini-fridge
- Microwave
- Complimentary (1 per person per day) bottled water, juice, muffins, fruit cups, and oatmeal in the mini-fridge upon arrival
- One-cup coffee maker, regular coffee, decaffeinated coffee, assorted teas, creamer, and sweeteners (Splenda, Sugar, Sweet-N-Low, and Truvia)
- Disposable TCWR coffee cups
- Use of wine glasses and wine opener
- Use of ceramic mugs
- Complimentary paper plates, bowls, and spoons
- Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and bar soap
- Disposable plastic cups
- Hairdryer in a shared restroom facility
- Electrical outlets
- Electric fan and Electric heater available
- Split-system air-conditioner and heater (if the temperature is above 75 degrees during the day, the tent will still get warm. We ask that you do not turn the air-conditioner below 66 degrees or it will freeze)
- Outdoor deck sitting area with table, Umbrella, and 4 chairs
- Firepit with sitting area that is shared with the Tigris Tent
- Firewood for sale at $5.00 a bundle.
Tigris
Pets Prohibited
Starting at $125 per night | Family Friendly | March-November | 4 guests
- This unit welcomes adults and children of all ages and is open from March until November.
- Enjoy tent-style camping without having to set up a tent! Our Safari Tent offers you the excitement of camping but with the luxury of real beds and electricity.
- The shared bathroom facility is within walking distance and includes two toilets, one sink, and one shower.
- The Refuge is a nonprofit organization and the cost of your stay goes toward the care of our animal residents.
Room Features
- Complimentary WIFI
- All registered guests will pay a 1-time discounted entry fee to receive two tours per day per stay during our daily tour times of 9 am – 4 pm (9 am – 3 pm from Mid-November through March) plus unlimited access to the Discovery area during business hours
- Queen bed with mattress topper + bamboo waterproof mattress protector
- Bunk Bed System: the top bed is twin-sized and the bottom bed is full-sized
- Bed Linens: Beds will be fully-made
- Restroom Linens: The tent will have (per person) 1 set of bath towels, washcloth, and hand towel.
- Queen memory fiber support pillows encased in allergy-free 500tc pillow protectors
- Bathroom facility with 1 full shower and 2 bathroom stalls (separate and about 50 feet from Bam Bam’s Bungalow – shared with The Tigris Tent)
- Indoor dining table and 4 chairs
- Mini-fridge
- Microwave
- Complimentary (1 per person per day) bottled water, juice, muffins, fruit cups, and oatmeal in the mini-fridge upon arrival
- One-cup coffee maker, regular coffee, decaffeinated coffee, assorted teas, creamer, and sweeteners (Splenda, Sugar, Sweet-N-Low, and Truvia)
- Disposable TCWR coffee cups
- Use of wine glasses and wine opener
- Use of ceramic mugs
- Complimentary paper plates, bowls, and spoons
- Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and bar soap
- Disposable plastic cups
- Hairdryer in a shared restroom facility
- Electrical outlets
- Electric fan and Electric heater available
- Split-system air-conditioner and heater (if the temperature is above 75 degrees during the day, the tent will still get warm. We ask that you do not turn the air-conditioner below 66 degrees or it will freeze)
- Outdoor deck sitting area with table, Umbrella, and 4 chairs
- Firepit with sitting area that is shared with the Tigris Tent
- Firewood for sale at $5.00 a bundle.
Details & Policies
About
- This unit welcomes adults and children of all ages and is open from March until November.
- TCWR’s newest Glamping Tent is in honor of the refuge’s most popular resident, Bam Bam the grizzly bear. Rescued by a private owner in 2009, his “hide and seek” antics endlessly entertain visitors. Visit him in his half-acre habitat where you might catch him taking a dip in his private in-ground swimming pool complete with a waterfall.
- Enjoy tent-style camping without having to set up a tent! Our Safari Tent offers you the excitement of camping but with the luxury of real beds and electricity. This is considered “glamping” and is a combination of the comforts of home and the Arkansas wilderness. The shared bathroom facility is within walking distance and includes two toilets, one sink, and one shower.
- The Refuge is a nonprofit organization and the cost of your stay goes toward the care of our animal residents.
Disclaimers about Tent Glamping
- This is tent-style camping and the weather will affect your experience. The unit has air-conditioning but can get extremely hot (well over 100 degrees) if the sun is shining directly on the tent in temperatures above 75 degrees. The unit will cool down again once the sun starts going down. We recommend you go play during the day!! You can also open the window flaps from the outside. There is a step ladder provided in the tent for that purpose. Just roll the flaps up and tie them.
- The water heater in the restroom holds 5 gallons at a time and only allows for quick, camping-style showers. If you enjoy long, hot showers, our public restroom has a larger water heater that can accommodate longer showers.
- If you are a light sleeper please bring noise-canceling earbuds and /or a sleep mask. We do provide ear plugs to help drown out the bullfrogs in the koi pond behind the tents. Or feel free to enjoy the sounds of nature!
- If there is a burn ban for our county, we are not allowed to sell firewood or allow guests to burn in their fire pits.
- Bringing in firewood from different locations is dangerous because tree-killing insects and diseases can lurk in or on firewood. Infestations destroy our forests, and property values, and cost huge sums of money to control. We have firewood bundles for $5.00 each located behind our Tigris glamping tent, near our RV spots!
Check-in
- Check-in is 3:00PM. Check-out is no later than 10:00AM
- If you arrive before check-in, you will be able to tour the Discovery area at no extra charge while you wait for your tent to become available.
- If you do not check your email often or do not have one, you may opt into text messaging. Please let us know at the time you make your reservation which is the best way to get in touch with you.
Policies
CHECK-IN PROCEDURE: We will send you an email before your arrival date that contains our check-in procedure (as well as after-hour check-in procedures). If you do not check your email often or do not have one, you may opt into text messaging. Please let us know at the time of reservation which is the best way to get in touch with you.
CANCELLATION:
- If you cancel at least 2 weeks (14 or more days) prior to your arrival date, you will receive full reimbursement for your stay.
- If you cancel 2-13 days prior to your arrival date, you will be charged a $50.00 cancellation fee, and we will refund the difference back to you.
- If you cancel within 48 hours of your reservation, you will be charged a cancellation fee of one night and we will refund the difference back to you.
- If you cancel at least 24 hours before your arrival date, you will also be given the option of receiving a lodging gift certificate in the full amount that you paid to redeem on a stay with us at a later date in lieu of a refund.
PET POLICY: Non-service animals, including emotional support animals (per ADA and Arkansas State Law), are not allowed in this tent. The Siberian and Bengal Suites are pet-friendly and can be rented if you wish to travel with your furry companion!
INCLEMENT WEATHER: Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge does close during extreme weather conditions. We do not typically close for basic weather like rain or wind, but it depends on the severity of the weather. The team will monitor weather situations to make the call to close the refuge when the weather is deemed too dangerous for visitors and staff. Announcements will not be made until the day of the closing since the weather in North West Arkansas can change quickly. Some weather conditions that might constitute closing the refuge are lightning (Which may delay tours), tornados, fires, extreme temperatures, blizzards, freezing rain, icy road conditions, and other violent acts of nature. If any of these situations are predicted please check for closing information on our social media accounts or call the refuge to double-check.
QUIET TIME: 11 pm to 8 am is designated as a quiet time for all overnight lodging guests.
NON-SMOKING: All of our rooms are non-smoking non-vape rooms. If you smoke or vape in your room, a $250.00 Smoking Penalty Charge will be charged to the credit card on file. If you are a smoker, please ensure that any doors or windows in your room are closed to prevent cigarette smoke or vape fumes from getting into the room. Smoking is prohibited in the Self-Discovery area, on the tour loop, or within 6 feet of any animal enclosure.
GRILL POLICY: Due to fire hazards, no grills or portable heaters are allowed.
