About Charlton Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 47
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Reviews (234)
What Guests Are Saying
Charlton Recreation Area offers a peaceful and scenic environment with spacious, well-kept campsites and clean facilities, making it an ideal spot for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors appreciate the proximity to Hot Springs and local attractions like crystal hunting and Ouachita Lake. While some have noted the lack of cell service and the reservation-only policy, the overall experience is positive, highlighting the campground's beauty and cleanliness.
What Guests Are Saying
Charlton Recreation Area offers a peaceful and scenic environment with spacious, well-kept campsites and clean facilities, making it an ideal spot for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors appreciate the proximity to Hot Springs and local attractions like crystal hunting and Ouachita Lake. While some have noted the lack of cell service and the reservation-only policy, the overall experience is positive, highlighting the campground's beauty and cleanliness.
Review Summary
David/Janis H
VerifiedNovember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 5, Loop: C
Everything was lovely. Fall colors were outstanding in the camp. Wish the camp was open through November.
Mandi and Jeremy B
VerifiedNovember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 2, Loop: C
Beautiful!! Quiet! Clean.
Mandi and Jeremy B
VerifiedNovember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 2, Loop: C
Beautiful!! Quiet! Clean.
Mandi and Jeremy B
VerifiedNovember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 2, Loop: C
Beautiful!! Quiet! Clean.
Khandan S
VerifiedOctober 31, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 14, Loop: C
We love camping here—quiet and inexpensive. It’s close enough to Hot Springs for a day trip, and Walnut Creek and the surrounding woods are beautiful. But it seems the facilities are not getting the upkeep they need. The restrooms on loop C need repairs. One stall (of two) was out of order in the women’s restroom for our entire stay. Also, the family restroom door wouldn’t lock. The amphitheater has broken benches and weeds growing up through the asphalt. Perhaps it is no longer in use? I would be willing to pay more to stay here if it meant better maintenance.
Khandan S
VerifiedOctober 31, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 14, Loop: C
We love camping here—quiet and inexpensive. It’s close enough to Hot Springs for a day trip, and Walnut Creek and the surrounding woods are beautiful. But it seems the facilities are not getting the upkeep they need. The restrooms on loop C need repairs. One stall (of two) was out of order in the women’s restroom for our entire stay. Also, the family restroom door wouldn’t lock. The amphitheater has broken benches and weeds growing up through the asphalt. Perhaps it is no longer in use? I would be willing to pay more to stay here if it meant better maintenance.
Khandan S
VerifiedOctober 31, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 14, Loop: C
We love camping here—quiet and inexpensive. It’s close enough to Hot Springs for a day trip, and Walnut Creek and the surrounding woods are beautiful. But it seems the facilities are not getting the upkeep they need. The restrooms on loop C need repairs. One stall (of two) was out of order in the women’s restroom for our entire stay. Also, the family restroom door wouldn’t lock. The amphitheater has broken benches and weeds growing up through the asphalt. Perhaps it is no longer in use? I would be willing to pay more to stay here if it meant better maintenance.
Stephanie P
VerifiedOctober 27, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 8, Loop: C
The campsites are nice. We were there during the fall colors, and the trees were spectacular. It's a nice drive to Hot Springs. A very pretty camp. Bring your own bathroom; the ones there are pretty ick.
Jake H
VerifiedOctober 27, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 5, Loop: C
Beautiful campground! We’ll be back!
Stephanie P
VerifiedOctober 27, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 8, Loop: C
The campsites are nice. We were there during the fall colors, and the trees were spectacular. It's a nice drive to Hot Springs. A very pretty camp. Bring your own bathroom; the ones there are pretty ick.
Location Charlton Recreation Area
Address:
Charlton Campground, 11500 Albert Pike Road
Royal, AR, 71968
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 34.5168 / -93.3818
Elevation: 197 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Site types & loops
- C-Loop campsites 11-19 offer no electrical or water services, but community water spigots are available.
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Last updated: June 13, 2026
