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
William H
VerifiedJune 10, 2023 • Stayed at: Charlton 17, Loop: B
Great, Donna good host
Bruce S
VerifiedJune 3, 2023 • Stayed at: Charlton 9, Loop: C
Everything was perfect!
Really good neighbors.
Fire ring was not properly installed is only negative.
Iris S
VerifiedMay 23, 2023 • Stayed at: Charlton 10, Loop: C
We love Charlton, it's a great place to camp and it's so relaxing. It has a day area if you want to swim, and the bathrooms are very clean. The camp host is great.
Payton D
VerifiedMay 16, 2023 • Stayed at: Charlton 6, Loop: A
We only wish we knew the showers and toilets weren't working in the A loop beforehand, but otherwise the campsite was quiet, the scenery was gorgeous and the host was extremely nice!
Anonymous
{"text"=>"Best little swimming gem tucked off the hwy in the forest. This water is so cold and so clean, exactly what you need for our super hot summer days. Downside- it’s not the secret it used to be so get here early if you want a good parking spot and picnic table. This is truly such a magical place and as we all know, inflammation in the body is heat, and cold takes the heat out, so this water seriously feels healing on the body and swimming is so good for you too. Plus being in the forest away from the city is healing in itself. There are bathrooms, some tables, an outside amphitheater and covered table area, plus camping spots too. Best part is there’s a man made waterfall you can cross at your own risk or lay in the falls below by taking the stairs down. You will see families of curious water lovers exploring up and down the creek. There’s so much to see and look at in this little space. I love this area with all of my heart and it has been a go to spot for me since I was a tiny tot. I hope everyone respects the space, keeps it clean, and that way we can visit and enjoy it forever. 🫶🏼🌱", "languageCode"=>"en"}
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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
