Where to Stay in Bentonville
Bentonville has three main lodging categories that cater to mountain bikers:
Bike focused hotels near Slaughter Pen and Coler
Vacation rentals with ride-in/ride-out access to trail systems like The Back 40
RV parks such as Blowing Springs that sit directly on the trail network. Which fits depends on group size, budget, and how close to the dirt you want to sleep.
Bike Friendly Hotels
If you don't want to deal with towing a rig or hauling your own linens, Bentonville's hotel scene has several rider-specific options. The Bike Inn is the only property built entirely around mountain biking — in-room bike storage, a wash station, rental fleet, and guided tours, minutes from Slaughter Pen and Coler.
For a more traditional hotel with bike-friendly amenities (storage, trail maps, local shop partnerships), downtown options like The Compton, 21c Museum Hotel, and Motto by Hilton Bentonville Downtown are all a short ride or shuttle from the trailheads.
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Vacation Rentals
For groups, longer stays, or riders who want to wake up and roll straight onto singletrack, Bentonville's vacation rental scene delivers some of the best trail access in town. You will find properties sit directly on or near The Back 40, Coler MTB Preserve, or Slaughter pen trail systems. You can ride-in or ride-out directly from where you are staying, store your gear in a garage, wash your bikes and relax after a day of riding.
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RV Parks & Camping
If you're rolling in with your own rig, Blowing Springs Park & Campground sits directly on its namesake 6-mile loop and connects to The Back 40 and the Greenway. The Campground at Coler puts tent and RV sites minutes from Coler MTB Preserve with direct trail access, and The Bike Inn's RV pads add showers, a bike wash station, and hot tub access for smaller rigs.
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FAQs
Hotels are simpler for solo riders or short trips — most bike-friendly options are within a few minutes of Slaughter Pen. Vacation rentals make more sense for groups or longer stays, and a few offer direct ride-in/ride-out access to trails like The Back 40 or Coler MTB Preserve.
Should I stay in a hotel or a vacation rental for mountain biking in Bentonville?
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What makes a hotel “bike friendly?”
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Bike Friendly properties cater to riders by offering a place to store their bikes i.e. a bike valet, in room storage. Properties also may offer a bike wash, basic bike maintenance, bike rental fleet, gear and route suggestions or guided experiences.
Can I bring my bike into my room?
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Most hotels offer a bike valet service in lieu of letting you bring it into your room. Vacation rentals usually have large garages that are perfect for storing multiple bikes, or have dedicated bike storage areas that allow you to store it on a wall mounted system. The Bike Inn offers both depending on the room or cottage selected.
When is the best time of year to book a trip to ride in Bentonville?
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The best time to book a trip to Bentonville is based upon you. You can ride in Bentonville nearly year round. April - May (Spring) and September -November see milder temps in the 60’s to 70’s. Summer riding is hotter but there are a lot of events like Bike Fest and things to do and see in the summertime. Focus on the good and manage the challenges each season offers.
How far is the airport (XNA) from Downtown Bentonville?
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Downtown Bentonville is about 13 miles or 25 minutes from XNA. It feels like you are out in the country because you are out in the country. Enjoy the remote feel and the cows while you can. You can rent a car, utilize a shuttle service or call an Uber or Lyft. Click here for XNA’s Ground Transportation page.
There are plenty of bike rental companies who will rent you a bike. Nearly all brands are available and there are a couple of companies that will deliver a bike directly to your hotel, vacation rental or campsite. Check out our bike rental page to compare all your rental options.
If I don’t bring my own bike can I rent one from the hotel or have one delivered to where I am staying?
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Yes, worth naming it directly: Big Sugar Classic (Little Sugar MTB + Big Sugar Gravel) runs mid-October and drives a major lodging crunch and Bike Fest runs in Late May or Early June which cause Bentonville hotels fill up weeks out.