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
Monica W
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 10, Loop: C
Best campsite yet. Stayed in the J section with a beautiful view of the lake. Nice and quiet. Great camping setup. We will come back to this campsite. Clean facility and area.
Monica W
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 10, Loop: C
Best campsite yet. Stayed in the J section with a beautiful view of the lake. Nice and quiet. Great camping setup. We will come back to this campsite. Clean facility and area.
Cheri H
VerifiedAugust 5, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 20, Loop: B
I didn’t realize that you had to reserve sites online. That is challenging if you pull in to the campground because there is very limited cell service (I can only speak to AT&T which is our service provide). That was my only issue and that is not the responsibility of the campground (it’s posted at all the fee stations), just an error on my part. The campground is beautiful and so peaceful. I stayed two nights. The campground hostess was very nice and friendly. I had a couple questions and she was happy to answer them and assist. She is a constant presence both in the campground and in the day use area but not intrusive. It’s been a few years since I have been here and I was pleased to find the dump station is open again. Some sites are full hookups but I prefer the sites that are in the B area that are water and electric only. I love the campground and I will return when I am ready for another relaxing and peaceful trip. p.s. if you have AT&T you can get a cell signal at the day use area and up in Area A.
Cheri H
VerifiedAugust 5, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 20, Loop: B
I didn’t realize that you had to reserve sites online. That is challenging if you pull in to the campground because there is very limited cell service (I can only speak to AT&T which is our service provide). That was my only issue and that is not the responsibility of the campground (it’s posted at all the fee stations), just an error on my part. The campground is beautiful and so peaceful. I stayed two nights. The campground hostess was very nice and friendly. I had a couple questions and she was happy to answer them and assist. She is a constant presence both in the campground and in the day use area but not intrusive. It’s been a few years since I have been here and I was pleased to find the dump station is open again. Some sites are full hookups but I prefer the sites that are in the B area that are water and electric only. I love the campground and I will return when I am ready for another relaxing and peaceful trip. p.s. if you have AT&T you can get a cell signal at the day use area and up in Area A.
Cheri H
VerifiedAugust 5, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 20, Loop: B
I didn’t realize that you had to reserve sites online. That is challenging if you pull in to the campground because there is very limited cell service (I can only speak to AT&T which is our service provide). That was my only issue and that is not the responsibility of the campground (it’s posted at all the fee stations), just an error on my part. The campground is beautiful and so peaceful. I stayed two nights. The campground hostess was very nice and friendly. I had a couple questions and she was happy to answer them and assist. She is a constant presence both in the campground and in the day use area but not intrusive. It’s been a few years since I have been here and I was pleased to find the dump station is open again. Some sites are full hookups but I prefer the sites that are in the B area that are water and electric only. I love the campground and I will return when I am ready for another relaxing and peaceful trip. p.s. if you have AT&T you can get a cell signal at the day use area and up in Area A.
Bobby V
VerifiedAugust 4, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 15, Loop: B
Best campground I have been to. Clean quiet
Bobby V
VerifiedAugust 4, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 15, Loop: B
Best campground I have been to. Clean quiet
Bobby V
VerifiedAugust 4, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 15, Loop: B
Best campground I have been to. Clean quiet
William S
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 8, Loop: C
A gem of a park. Really nice little campground.
William S
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 8, Loop: C
A gem of a park. Really nice little campground.
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 3, 2026
