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Average nightly rates47 total sites
Tent Sites
47 sites
About Charlton Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 47
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 (249)
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
Jennifer M
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: Charlton 2, Loop: C
Very quiet campground. Nice large sites with a fire pit, grill and picnic table.
Larry L
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: Charlton 12, Loop: B
Great stay. I have been camping at Charlton for over 50 years. The park is in as good a shape now as it has ever been. The park staff is doing a great job of taking care of the park. Charlton is one of our favorite destinations.
Nancy N
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: Charlton 5, Loop: C
love this place but absolutely do not like that it's reservations only. Would be great if only maybe half were reservable and others first come first serve. I know people that pull in and realize it's gone to onliine reserve. I had alot of trouble reserving on line. I called Womble and Tim helped reserve for me although there were some snags with him as well but finally reserved it. We volunteer at Camp Clearfork across the street. Rumor has it that it may go to online reserve as well..certainly think this would be a big mistake.
Jennifer M
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: Charlton 2, Loop: C
Very quiet campground. Nice large sites with a fire pit, grill and picnic table.
Larry L
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: Charlton 12, Loop: B
Great stay. I have been camping at Charlton for over 50 years. The park is in as good a shape now as it has ever been. The park staff is doing a great job of taking care of the park. Charlton is one of our favorite destinations.
Rachel W
VerifiedOctober 22, 2025 • Stayed at: Charlton 8, Loop: C
We were at site 8 in Loop C. The campground was peaceful and sweet. Good hiking and great swimming. Plenty of space to explore. The site next to us was uncomfortably close, I believe it was site 9. It would have been a great pair of sites to book with friends. We only used the bathrooms a few times, but thankful for the sewer hookup option! We loved the short trip to Hot Springs while we were there, we went and played mini golf at Pirate's Cove. Very fun for our large family.
Rachel W
VerifiedOctober 22, 2025 • Stayed at: Charlton 8, Loop: C
We were at site 8 in Loop C. The campground was peaceful and sweet. Good hiking and great swimming. Plenty of space to explore. The site next to us was uncomfortably close, I believe it was site 9. It would have been a great pair of sites to book with friends. We only used the bathrooms a few times, but thankful for the sewer hookup option! We loved the short trip to Hot Springs while we were there, we went and played mini golf at Pirate's Cove. Very fun for our large family.
Rachel W
VerifiedOctober 22, 2025 • Stayed at: Charlton 8, Loop: C
We were at site 8 in Loop C. The campground was peaceful and sweet. Good hiking and great swimming. Plenty of space to explore. The site next to us was uncomfortably close, I believe it was site 9. It would have been a great pair of sites to book with friends. We only used the bathrooms a few times, but thankful for the sewer hookup option! We loved the short trip to Hot Springs while we were there, we went and played mini golf at Pirate's Cove. Very fun for our large family.
Brad H
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: Charlton 6, Loop: C
Nice park. Very well kept and easy access. They could use a light on the sign as it is very dark after sundown. The bike/hiking trail is for experts only. very small and rocky. I would not recommend for biking.
Brad H
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: Charlton 6, Loop: C
Nice park. Very well kept and easy access. They could use a light on the sign as it is very dark after sundown. The bike/hiking trail is for experts only. very small and rocky. I would not recommend for biking.
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
8.8 mi drive to downtown Royal (about 11 min)
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: August 23, 2026
