About Crystal Springs (AR)
Number of accommodations: 63
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
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Reviews (623)
What Guests Are Saying
Crystal Springs offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with spacious sites and scenic views, especially near the lake. Many campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and the friendly ranger staff, as well as the various amenities like hiking trails and a playground. However, some guests noted maintenance issues, such as electrical problems and outdated facilities, which detracted slightly from their overall enjoyment.
What Guests Are Saying
Crystal Springs offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with spacious sites and scenic views, especially near the lake. Many campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and the friendly ranger staff, as well as the various amenities like hiking trails and a playground. However, some guests noted maintenance issues, such as electrical problems and outdated facilities, which detracted slightly from their overall enjoyment.
Review Summary
Michael S
VerifiedJuly 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: C
Love Crystal Springs campground and Lake Ouachita. We’ve met a lot of people over the past 20 years of going to the park.
Aaron M
VerifiedJuly 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: A
(1) Entrance gate was challenging enough to get to, once there, no campsite host or volunteers were available to ask for guidance—even when 2 of the camp host spots were clearly occupied by someone so there should be a camp host to entertain new arrivals
(2) While map was provided, or at least can take a photo of, it was hard to read where tent sites are. To make things worse, the tent sites were actually or seemingly situated outside the campground (or at least that’s how it appeared since there was a route from the campground to the tent site but there was a gate blocking access to it). The only way to access it is to drive out the campground again!
(3) Tent sites are hike in only but one of the sites was too far from the parking lot unlike the other one
Dale W
VerifiedJuly 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: A
Only about 17 miles from Hot Springs National Park! In addition, the park attendant informed us that this lake is the third cleanest lake in the entire US! We were at Site 19, with bathrooms and showers close. Water access was quite easy. Definitely a local favorite for boating, & they were quite respectful to us while kayaking.
Lonnie B
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: C
Camp Host were the nicest , knowledgeable and considerate.
Sandra D
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: C
Nice campsites and hot showers!
Victoria O
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: A
Campground was beautiful, clean and quiet. Our site was #21 and was situated with the lake on three sides. We were very close to the bathrooms which we need since we tent camp. We had a great time.
Donna S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: C
Nice view with lake access and plenty of shade
DAVID R
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
Great location !
danielle m
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: B
Great place to visit. Super quiet and park attendants so kind.
Cherry H
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: B
Beautiful campsites on the lake--lovely, quiet campground. Will definitely go back!
Location Crystal Springs (AR)
Address:
1330 N. Crystal Springs Rd.
Royal, AR, 71968
United States
From Hot Springs, Arkansas, take US 270 west about 15.4 miles to North
Crystal Springs Road. Turn right and follow access road three miles north
to the park.
The campground is accessible via Arkansas State Highway 7, which is approximately 10 miles to the east. Additionally, US Highway 270 is located within 15 miles to the south.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.5425 / -93.3544
Elevation: 183 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
6PM
Check out time
4PM
General
- No off-road vehicles allowed in park
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
- Camper Self-Check In Cards are located at the entrance of the campground. Please grab a card apon entry, fill it out and attach it to your campsite post. A ranger will verify the information written on the card later and check you in.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
