About Charlton Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 47
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
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
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
William S
VerifiedJuly 22, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 8, Loop: C
A gem of a park. Really nice little campground.
Jonathan E
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 13, Loop: C
The location is beautiful and the staff was very friendly and helpful.
John H
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 15, Loop: A
It was clean. The park ranger was extremely nice an helpful.
Charlene R
July 5, 2024
Loved the nice roomy spot 7C. Lots of memories from my childhood.
David M
VerifiedJuly 5, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 13, Loop: B
Nice park. Only spent the night there. Our campsite was above the high water mark for flash flooding, something to think about. Decent showers
Larry L
June 4, 2024
Really enjoyed our stay. Park was clean and very well maintained. Excellent volunteer camp hosts. Rangers patrolled the area regularly and were very friendly and helpful.
Amanda L
VerifiedMay 13, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 16, Loop: B
It can be hard to choose a campground from only internet pictures when you live 10 hours away and have no experience with the area - but we took a leap of faith and were pleasantly surprised. We loved this campground. We stayed in Loop B. The campground was clean, the trash was emptied daily, and the bathroom facility was kept clean and well stocked. The grates for both the grill and for the fire ring were there. We were tent camping but it was still nice having a power hookup and water at the site. The creek was beautiful and was a big hit with the kiddos. The day use area is nice. They had the sluice open so the swimming area wasn't full of water while we were there, but it looked like it would be a lot of fun in the summer. You're close to Hot Springs in case you need to make a quick trip to the store to get supplies. An all-around great experience!
Donna S
VerifiedMay 4, 2024 • Stayed at: Charlton 10, Loop: C
Gorgeous campground, but be prepared for NO cell service. There are 2 wifi boosters; 1 on the B bathhouse & 1 on the older bathhouse in the day use area. They might help.
Also, there was a water line break & all the bathhouses had backups & mess for a full day.
Again: it is a beautiful area but not a well kept campground. The AR State Parks are much better.
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. |
