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About Charlton Recreation Area
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Power Service
Restrooms
Water Hookup
Electric Hookup
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Power Service
- Water Hookup
- Electric Hookup
- Sewer Hookup
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
- Showers
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Grill
- BBQ
- Fire Pit
- Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport
- Parking
On Site Services
- Pavilion
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (258)
What Guests Are Saying
Charlton Recreation Area is a well-maintained campground, known for its spacious, shaded sites and clean facilities, including restrooms. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, beautiful natural surroundings, and proximity to Hot Springs. While some guests reported issues with cell service and occasional cleanliness concerns, many enjoyed their stay and highlighted the campground as a hidden gem for outdoor recreation.
What Guests Are Saying
Charlton Recreation Area is a well-maintained campground, known for its spacious, shaded sites and clean facilities, including restrooms. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, beautiful natural surroundings, and proximity to Hot Springs. While some guests reported issues with cell service and occasional cleanliness concerns, many enjoyed their stay and highlighted the campground as a hidden gem for outdoor recreation.
Review Summary
Danielle R
VerifiedJuly 15, 2025 • Stayed at: Charlton 16, Loop: B
Our family loves Charlton Campground, however the past couple of months the cleanliness of the park has really gone down hill. They need to make sure they are paying someone decent to get the black mold off the walls it is quite disgusting and disappointing since people are paying for the amenities.
Terri P
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: Charlton 18, Loop: B
We love the area, but the bathrooms were absolutely filthy!!!! The new dumpster for all trash is not working, people just leave trash everywhere now. At the very least, there should be trash cans in the bathrooms.
Maintenance is also lacking, as there are several broken grills and picnic tables need some attention.
Terri P
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: Charlton 18, Loop: B
We love the area, but the bathrooms were absolutely filthy!!!! The new dumpster for all trash is not working, people just leave trash everywhere now. At the very least, there should be trash cans in the bathrooms.
Maintenance is also lacking, as there are several broken grills and picnic tables need some attention.
Terri P
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: Charlton 18, Loop: B
We love the area, but the bathrooms were absolutely filthy!!!! The new dumpster for all trash is not working, people just leave trash everywhere now. At the very least, there should be trash cans in the bathrooms.
Maintenance is also lacking, as there are several broken grills and picnic tables need some attention.
Brenda K
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: Charlton 10, Loop: C
We have always loved this camping area and decided to take our granddaughter for 3 days. To say we were disappointed was an understatement. The campsite was filthy when we arrived. Trash and cigarette butts everywhere. We had to clean prior to setting up as we had a 5 year old and a dog. The fire pit was full, couldn’t have used it even if we wanted to and the charcoal grill was completely snapped off and laying on the ground. The water spigot was held on by zip ties. My husband luckily had tools to fix it prior to us being able to hook up. They have removed all trash cans from the entire campground and placed 2 large dumpsters that were overflowing when we arrived. Very inconvenient to have to get in your vehicle to haul trash. The bath house looked like it hadn’t been cleaned ever and the toilets were stopped up. I will say someone came and mopped on the second day but luckily we didn’t need to use it.
We ended the trip on day 3 with no power to the entire campsite in extreme heat, so we packed up early and went home. This has always been one of our favorite places to camp but we will definitely not be back until conditions improve
Brenda K
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: Charlton 10, Loop: C
We have always loved this camping area and decided to take our granddaughter for 3 days. To say we were disappointed was an understatement. The campsite was filthy when we arrived. Trash and cigarette butts everywhere. We had to clean prior to setting up as we had a 5 year old and a dog. The fire pit was full, couldn’t have used it even if we wanted to and the charcoal grill was completely snapped off and laying on the ground. The water spigot was held on by zip ties. My husband luckily had tools to fix it prior to us being able to hook up. They have removed all trash cans from the entire campground and placed 2 large dumpsters that were overflowing when we arrived. Very inconvenient to have to get in your vehicle to haul trash. The bath house looked like it hadn’t been cleaned ever and the toilets were stopped up. I will say someone came and mopped on the second day but luckily we didn’t need to use it.
We ended the trip on day 3 with no power to the entire campsite in extreme heat, so we packed up early and went home. This has always been one of our favorite places to camp but we will definitely not be back until conditions improve
Brenda K
VerifiedJuly 3, 2025 • Stayed at: Charlton 10, Loop: C
We have always loved this camping area and decided to take our granddaughter for 3 days. To say we were disappointed was an understatement. The campsite was filthy when we arrived. Trash and cigarette butts everywhere. We had to clean prior to setting up as we had a 5 year old and a dog. The fire pit was full, couldn’t have used it even if we wanted to and the charcoal grill was completely snapped off and laying on the ground. The water spigot was held on by zip ties. My husband luckily had tools to fix it prior to us being able to hook up. They have removed all trash cans from the entire campground and placed 2 large dumpsters that were overflowing when we arrived. Very inconvenient to have to get in your vehicle to haul trash. The bath house looked like it hadn’t been cleaned ever and the toilets were stopped up. I will say someone came and mopped on the second day but luckily we didn’t need to use it.
We ended the trip on day 3 with no power to the entire campsite in extreme heat, so we packed up early and went home. This has always been one of our favorite places to camp but we will definitely not be back until conditions improve
Martin O
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: Charlton 13, Loop: A
Great campsite, tucked up the road with a large tent pad area and a lot of tree shade. A short stroll to Walnut Creek for a soak.
Only thing to be aware of was patches of poison ivy skirting the tent sites.
Martin O
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: Charlton 13, Loop: A
Great campsite, tucked up the road with a large tent pad area and a lot of tree shade. A short stroll to Walnut Creek for a soak.
Only thing to be aware of was patches of poison ivy skirting the tent sites.
Martin O
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: Charlton 13, Loop: A
Great campsite, tucked up the road with a large tent pad area and a lot of tree shade. A short stroll to Walnut Creek for a soak.
Only thing to be aware of was patches of poison ivy skirting the tent sites.
Location & Directions for Charlton Recreation Area
Charlton Campground, 11500 Albert Pike Road, Royal, AR 71968 United States
Elevation: 197 ft
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: October 18, 2026
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