Crystal Springs (AR) Near Royal, AR

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About Crystal Springs (AR)

Crystal Springs Campground, perched on the shores of Lake Ouachita in Arkansas, is an ideal spot for families, friends and couples. Approximately 1.2 million people visit the lake each year to explore its crystal clear waters and scenic mountain landscape. Click here for the Lake Ouachita Virtual Tour.

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Swimming

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Year-round

Fishing

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Boating

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Swimming

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Boating

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2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - Oct 1 to Dec 31

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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

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Pet Friendly · 55 × 13 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 45 × 12 ft · Gravel

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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

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Pet Friendly · 45 × 15 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 45 × 9 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 35 × 12 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 35 × 12 ft · Back-in Site

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 12 ft

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⛺ 01, Loop: A Tent

Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

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Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade

🚐 03, Loop: A RV

Pet Friendly · 55 × 13 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 35 × 15 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 55 × 13 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 55 × 13 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 55 × 13 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 70 × 15 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 45 × 15 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 55 × 15 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 40 × 13 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 45 × 12 ft · Gravel

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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

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Pet Friendly · 30 × 15 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 50 × 15 ft · Gravel

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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

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Pet Friendly · 50 × 15 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 50 × 12 ft · Paved

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Pet Friendly · 30 × 9 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 30 × 15 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 45 × 15 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 30 × 12 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 35 × 12 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 40 × 12 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 45 × 9 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 35 × 12 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 35 × 12 ft · Back-in Site

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Pet Friendly · 50 × 15 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 40 × 12 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 50 × 15 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 35 × 15 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 45 × 9 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 30 × 15 ft · Gravel

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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 12 ft

Reviews (686)

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What Guests Are Saying

Crystal Springs Campground offers beautiful lakeside scenery and is ideal for families and boaters, with clean facilities and friendly staff. Many campers appreciate the shaded sites and swimming areas, though some noted the need for maintenance in certain areas, including restrooms and playgrounds. Overall, it provides a peaceful camping experience, with some suggestions for improvement regarding site spacing and amenities.

What Guests Are Saying

Review Summary

4.4

686 reviews

58.9%

404

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170

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3.4%

1.9%

Aaron M

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July 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

Verified

July 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: A

Only about 17 mi 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.

Sandra D

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July 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: C

Nice campsites and hot showers!

Lonnie B

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July 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: C

Camp Host were the nicest , knowledgeable and considerate.

Victoria O

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July 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

Verified

July 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: C

Nice view with lake access and plenty of shade

DAVID R

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July 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A

Great location !

danielle m

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July 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: B

Great place to visit. Super quiet and park attendants so kind.

Cherry H

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July 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: B

Beautiful campsites on the lake--lovely, quiet campground. Will definitely go back!

Evgeniy P

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July 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: A

Tent only spots have direct access to lake and you can swim👍

Location & Directions for Crystal Springs (AR)

1330 N. Crystal Springs Rd., Royal, AR 71968 United States

Elevation: 183 ft

Map of Crystal Springs (AR) location at Royal, AR, United States

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Getting There

From Hot Springs, Arkansas, take US 270 west about 15.4 mi to North
Crystal Springs Road. Turn right and follow access road three miles north
to the park.

Nearest town

Royal, AR - 7.8 mi

About 11 min to downtown

Highway access

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.

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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