About Charlton Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 47
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water -
Showers -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (75)
What Guests Are Saying
Charlton Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful, quiet setting, spacious campsites, and clean swimming area, making it a great destination for families and nature lovers. Many visitors appreciate the well-maintained facilities, friendly staff, and proximity to Hot Springs for convenient trips. However, some concerns were raised about the cleanliness of bathrooms, reservation processes, and limited cell service, indicating room for improvement in maintenance and accessibility.
What Guests Are Saying
Charlton Recreation Area is praised for its beautiful, quiet setting, spacious campsites, and clean swimming area, making it a great destination for families and nature lovers. Many visitors appreciate the well-maintained facilities, friendly staff, and proximity to Hot Springs for convenient trips. However, some concerns were raised about the cleanliness of bathrooms, reservation processes, and limited cell service, indicating room for improvement in maintenance and accessibility.
Review Summary
Laura S
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: Charlton 17, Loop: C
Beautiful site at the end closest to forest. ❤️ Had a great time with making a fire and cooking on it. Our dogs had time in the creek and it was safe/friendly camp grounds for us and them. 🤠
Sandy S
VerifiedMay 26, 2025 • Stayed at: Charlton 13, Loop: A
Very quiet, clean, peaceful. Brenda (guessing campground keeper)was super sweet and helpful. And burls smokehouse right down the road. Best smoked meats,homemade bread, etc must visit these 2 places!! Heaven on earth!
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.
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!
Amanda R
VerifiedOctober 7, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 16, Loop: C
We love Charlton!!! So beautiful & peaceful.
Robert T
September 26, 2024
Great park and very clean campsites. Beautiful water to cool off in. Park is very shady and nice.
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.
Location Charlton Recreation Area
Address:
Charlton Campground
Royal, AR, 71968
United States
From Hot Springs, drive 17 miles west on Albert Pike Road (Hwy 270 West), Charlton Recreation Area is located along Hwy 270.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.5168 / -93.3818
Elevation: 197 feet
Policies & Rules
| Category | About |
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| General |
Cell phone access is limited in the campground. Campsite availability is limited during major holidays, Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day. Campground is open seasonally, from the first of May to the first of November. The Day Use Area is open only from the first of May to first of October. A-Loop are basic campsites with no electric or water services at the campsites. B-Loop has electrical, 50-amp service, and water connections at the campsites. C-Loop, campsites 1-10, offer electrical, 30-amp service, water and some campsites have sewer connections, at the campsite. C-Loop, campsites 11-19, known as "Booger Hollow", do not off electrical or water services at the campsites, but community water spigots are available in the area. |
