Crystal Springs (AR)

Hosted by US Army Corps of Engineers

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Crystal Springs Campground, perched on the shores of Lake Ouachita in Arkansas, is an ideal spot for families, friends and couples. Approximately 1.2 million people visit the lake each year to explore its crystal clear waters and scenic mountain landscape. Visitors enjoy fishing, water skiing, hiking and boating. Scuba diving is particularly popular because of the lake's high underwater visibility: small and rare freshwater jellyfish (non-stinging) can be found, along with many types of fish, including the striped bass, lazily drifting between rocks. Bald eagles are a big attraction for bird watchers and photographers in winter months. The campground consists of 63 sites with electric and water hookups, plus a group campsite with the same and two group picnic shelters with electricity. Other amenities include a dump station, fish cleaning station, hot showers, boat ramp, playground and a swim beach. This location is unstaffed. Lake Ouachita is nestled in the Ouachita Mountains just 10 miles west of Hot Springs National Park. The pool is fed by the cool waters of the Ouachita River and extends about 30 miles over 40,000 surface acres. Part of the scenic 223-mile Ouachita National Recreation Trail runs just north of the lake, where hikers and mountain bikers can explore breathtaking views.

  • Pet friendly

Location

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Max Num of People
8
Pets Allowed
Yes
Capacity/Size Rating
Single
Max Vehicle Length
0
Campfire Allowed
Yes
Shade
Yes
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Royal, AR

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Amenities

  • Accessible campsites

    4 sites

  • BBQ

  • Camp host

  • Campfires allowed

  • Drinking water

  • Dump station

  • Electric hookups

  • Fire pits

  • Flush toilets

  • Grills

  • Picnic tables

  • Playground

  • Sewer hookups

  • Shade

  • Showers

  • Water hookups

Site features

  • Driveway surface

    Gravel (varies by site)

  • Max vehicle length

    Up to 20 ft

  • Site length

    Typically 45 ft, up to 55 ft

  • Site width

    Typically 13 ft, up to 15 ft

  • Proximity to water

    Lakefront

  • Hike-in distance

    Up to 30 ft

  • Large tent, over 9x12

  • RV

    Typically 40 ft, up to 50 ft

  • Tent

    Typically 70 ft, up to 80 ft

  • Trailer

    Typically 40 ft, up to 50 ft

  • Boating

  • Camping

  • Swimming Site

Rules & policies

  • Check-in

    6:00 PM

  • Check-out

    4:00 PM

  • People per site

    Up to 12

  • Vehicles per site

    Up to 2

  • Camping equipment required

  • Pets allowed

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