We stayed at Catherine's Landing in August and liked it. We had a site backing up to the river. Even in the heat the river had a mist on it most of the day. This was amazing. We then traveled to Petit Jean SP and loved it even in the heat. Our site was large and had full hookups with a lake view. As I remember we were in a AAA site according to the reservation website. We didn't do the many hiking trails due to the heat. You have to have dinner at the Winthrop Rockefella Center. Best filet I have had in years! We want to go back to Petit Jean in the fall. There isn't anything close to Petit Jean so be prepared.