Charlton Recreation Area

This is a great site if you want a roomy pad etc. It is very level everywhere. We had electric and water hookup there is no sewer in LOOP B. we were in a camper and had sooooo much room between the actual camper pad and the concrete food etc area. It has some shade as well and is toward the very end of loop B. It is the 2nd from last site on that loop. It has a fire pit and working grill. The bathrooms/showers are further down toward the beginning of the loop but its only a 3 minute or so walk. You can also walk to the little mini bridge over the creek that has lots of brim for the kiddos to fish. Or even swim in because there are deeper spots in it. So if you like feeling more away from other sites and a lot of room its a good one.

Overall the campground was very nice and super relaxing. It was our first time here and we came and booked multiple sites with friends. I had read how cold Walnut Creek was but was no where near prepared at how cold it actually was . It apparently stays somewhere in the 60s in the summer ha. There was lots of trails and creeks etc to explore. The bathrooms were clean except for the dead bugs littering the entire floor in each bathroom in Loop B. We never went to the other restrooms . I cant speak toward our host because honestly we only saw them once when we were leaving. And we arrived when they were out and about. Online the swimming area looks like you can camp pretty much right on it but you cannot. You have to walk a bit of a ways depending on exactly what loop your in. None of the campsites in any loop are waterfront . Also the swim area is open to the public so its busy in the summer. IF YOU REQUIRE CELL PHONE SERVICE be prepared there is none. You might get lucky and obtain it for a very very short amount of time if you go up to Loop A an drive around or at a few spots at the swim area. But we didn't mind we enjoyed unplugging for 4 days from cellphones. Overall it was a gorgeous place.

This is a great site if you want a roomy pad etc. It is very level everywhere. We had electric and water hookup there is no sewer in LOOP B. we were in a camper and had sooooo much room between the actual camper pad and the concrete food etc area. It has some shade as well and is toward the very end of loop B. It is the 2nd from last site on that loop. It has a fire pit and working grill. The bathrooms/showers are further down toward the beginning of the loop but its only a 3 minute or so walk. You can also walk to the little mini bridge over the creek that has lots of brim for the kiddos to fish. Or even swim in because there are deeper spots in it. So if you like feeling more away from other sites and a lot of room its a good one.

Overall the campground was very nice and super relaxing. It was our first time here and we came and booked multiple sites with friends. I had read how cold Walnut Creek was but was no where near prepared at how cold it actually was . It apparently stays somewhere in the 60s in the summer ha. There was lots of trails and creeks etc to explore. The bathrooms were clean except for the dead bugs littering the entire floor in each bathroom in Loop B. We never went to the other restrooms . I cant speak toward our host because honestly we only saw them once when we were leaving. And we arrived when they were out and about. Online the swimming area looks like you can camp pretty much right on it but you cannot. You have to walk a bit of a ways depending on exactly what loop your in. None of the campsites in any loop are waterfront . Also the swim area is open to the public so its busy in the summer. IF YOU REQUIRE CELL PHONE SERVICE be prepared there is none. You might get lucky and obtain it for a very very short amount of time if you go up to Loop A an drive around or at a few spots at the swim area. But we didn't mind we enjoyed unplugging for 4 days from cellphones. Overall it was a gorgeous place.

This is a great site if you want a roomy pad etc. It is very level everywhere. We had electric and water hookup there is no sewer in LOOP B. we were in a camper and had sooooo much room between the actual camper pad and the concrete food etc area. It has some shade as well and is toward the very end of loop B. It is the 2nd from last site on that loop. It has a fire pit and working grill. The bathrooms/showers are further down toward the beginning of the loop but its only a 3 minute or so walk. You can also walk to the little mini bridge over the creek that has lots of brim for the kiddos to fish. Or even swim in because there are deeper spots in it. So if you like feeling more away from other sites and a lot of room its a good one.

Overall the campground was very nice and super relaxing. It was our first time here and we came and booked multiple sites with friends. I had read how cold Walnut Creek was but was no where near prepared at how cold it actually was . It apparently stays somewhere in the 60s in the summer ha. There was lots of trails and creeks etc to explore. The bathrooms were clean except for the dead bugs littering the entire floor in each bathroom in Loop B. We never went to the other restrooms . I cant speak toward our host because honestly we only saw them once when we were leaving. And we arrived when they were out and about. Online the swimming area looks like you can camp pretty much right on it but you cannot. You have to walk a bit of a ways depending on exactly what loop your in. None of the campsites in any loop are waterfront . Also the swim area is open to the public so its busy in the summer. IF YOU REQUIRE CELL PHONE SERVICE be prepared there is none. You might get lucky and obtain it for a very very short amount of time if you go up to Loop A an drive around or at a few spots at the swim area. But we didn't mind we enjoyed unplugging for 4 days from cellphones. Overall it was a gorgeous place.

We loved B-13, nice shady spot. It was clean and level, we had no problems. Swimming hole is great, COLD!

We loved B-13, nice shady spot. It was clean and level, we had no problems. Swimming hole is great, COLD!

We loved B-13, nice shady spot. It was clean and level, we had no problems. Swimming hole is great, COLD!

Lovely campground, there were very few people here when we were. The hosts are excellent, and the grounds are in superb shape. Definitely will be heading back soon. There's a nice place to swim, a great little nature trail, and a trail that accesses LOVIT (Lake Ouachita Vista Trail). Bathrooms and showers are clean and well-kept. Bugs were nearly non-existent in our visit, and we enjoyed quiet, peaceful nights. Almost hate recommending this because it's a hidden gem. Sadly, we must support and promote our parks anyway we can before they take those away too.

Lovely campground, there were very few people here when we were. The hosts are excellent, and the grounds are in superb shape. Definitely will be heading back soon. There's a nice place to swim, a great little nature trail, and a trail that accesses LOVIT (Lake Ouachita Vista Trail). Bathrooms and showers are clean and well-kept. Bugs were nearly non-existent in our visit, and we enjoyed quiet, peaceful nights. Almost hate recommending this because it's a hidden gem. Sadly, we must support and promote our parks anyway we can before they take those away too.

Lovely campground, there were very few people here when we were. The hosts are excellent, and the grounds are in superb shape. Definitely will be heading back soon. There's a nice place to swim, a great little nature trail, and a trail that accesses LOVIT (Lake Ouachita Vista Trail). Bathrooms and showers are clean and well-kept. Bugs were nearly non-existent in our visit, and we enjoyed quiet, peaceful nights. Almost hate recommending this because it's a hidden gem. Sadly, we must support and promote our parks anyway we can before they take those away too.

Beautiful, quiet, serene campground in AR. The camp sites were spread out, with lots of trees and shade. Each site had a nice, level gravel pad plus cement sidewalk with picnic table and fire pit. The bathrooms were typical of a state park; functional and mostly clean.