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 However, some guests noted maintenance issues, such as electrical problems and outdated facilities, which detracted slightly from their overall enjoyment.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 However, some guests noted maintenance issues, such as electrical problems and outdated facilities, which detracted slightly from their overall enjoyment.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
Renee K
VerifiedMay 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: A
We absolutely enjoyed Crystal Springs, from the campsite and views to the hiking. The restrooms were clean as was the campground. The day before we left I had read some negative reviews regarding no internet or TV service and unlevel RV sites but we don't go camping to watch TV or play on the computer and to us the RV sites were beautiful. We can't wait to go back.
Larry G
VerifiedMay 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: B
Great place to camp! Clean and quiet! Safe atmosphere for the whole family.
Bhavisha P
VerifiedMay 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: C
Our spot was amazing! The campsite was in a great location with a great view of the lake and a small swim beach where the kids could get in! Clean bathrooms as well!
Natalie L
VerifiedMay 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: B
Crystal Springs campground is a wonderful place to stay. The campsites are spacious with nearly every site being lakeside or lake view. We have stayed here multiple times at different sites and every time felt we had "the perfect spot."
There are plenty of trees for shade or to toss up a hammock. You can launch a kayak steps from your campsite or go for a run or hike on the LOViT trail. Bring your boat and spend the day on the water, which is the largest lake inside Arkansas, and clean and clear due to limited development allowed on its shores.
They have recently renovated a good portion of this campground.
Go visit Shangri-la cafe, past Tompkins Bend campground, right on the lake. The restaurant has been in operation since the mid 1950s and is like going back in time. They will fry up your fresh-caught fileted fish or you can buy some fried catfish that was just swimming in Lake Ouachita. Their pies are famous.
Pamela M
VerifiedMay 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 69, Loop: C
Great place. Beautiful lake!
Tommy C
VerifiedMay 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
Camp site was clean. Public restrooms and showers were clean. Had a great time , mainly visiting with family that was camped near us, but did get in some fishing.
Whitney L
VerifiedMay 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: C
Lake view, inner lot. Beautiful and friendly campground. Playground on site. 56 C, pretty close to level. Corner lot, good for parking boat trailer. Close to bathroom/bath house. Good fishing spot!
George C
VerifiedMay 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: A
Had a beautiful site over looking the water. Hosts were great.
Farolyn B
VerifiedMay 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 70, Loop: C
I love the lake and the campground is clean. The bathroom and shower was clean. I can’t wait to go back
Todd L
VerifiedMay 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: B
Over all the campground is fantastic. The photo of our campsite is deceiving. We were in camp site 29. That site is an island surrounded by all the other campers. There are no bathrooms in that part of the campground and no privacy at all.
The camp grounds were clean. The showers were great with all the hot water you desire. The grounds crew were very nice. The Vista Trail was a great little trail. I highly recommend it! I wouldn’t stay in 29 again but I will be coming back to the campground.
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
