Crystal Springs
Crystal Springs
Fish Cleaning Station
Campground Map
Day-use Pavillion

Available sites

63 total sites

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.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - Oct 1 to Dec 31

Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

63 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 01, Loop: A Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ 02, Loop: A Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire · Yes shade
🚐 03, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 13 ft · Gravel
🚐 04, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 05, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 13 ft · Gravel
🚐 06, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 13 ft · Gravel
🚐 07, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 13 ft · Gravel
🚐 08, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 70 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 09, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 10, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 11, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 13 ft · Gravel
🚐 12, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 12 ft · Gravel
⛺ 13, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 14, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 15, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 16, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 17, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 15 ft · Gravel
⛺ 18, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 19, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 20, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 21, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 22, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 12 ft · Paved
🚐 23, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 9 ft · Gravel
🚐 24, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 25, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 26, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 27, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 28, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 29, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 9 ft · Gravel
🚐 30, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 31, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 12 ft · Back-in Site
🚐 32, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 33, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 34, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 35, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 36, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 9 ft · Gravel
🚐 37, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 38, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 39, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 9 ft · Gravel
🚐 40, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 41, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 42, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 43, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 44, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 9 ft · Gravel
🚐 45, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 46, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 47, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 9 ft · Gravel
🚐 48, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 49, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 35 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 50, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 51, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 9 ft · Gravel
🚐 52, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 53, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 54, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 55, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 56, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 60 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 57, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 58, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 59, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 69, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 70, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 12 ft · Gravel
🚐 71, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 15 ft · Gravel
🚐 72, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 12 ft

Reviews (686)

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.

Review Summary

4.4
686 reviews
5
58.9%
404
4
24.8%
170
3
11.1%
76
2
3.4%
23
1
1.9%
13

David S

Verified

January 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: C

5

This was our first visit to Crystal Springs and we enjoyed it very much. The location on the lake is beautiful, campsites are well equipped and clean. The proximity to Hot Springs and other places of interest is excellent. We are already planning to return to Crystal Springs.

Harold C

Verified

January 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 47, Loop: C

5

Very nice park lakeside spots, clean bathrooms and showers. Close access to Mountain roads

David C

Verified

January 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: C

4

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Kourtney I

Verified

January 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: A

5

The campsite was fantastic! We were in slot #16 and the access to the water was great. The bathrooms and shower areas were very clean. At the entrance to the road leading to the campsite, there are two liquor stores and a restaurant that sells snacks and fresh made bread and sandwiches which was very convenient. The place is only 20-30 minutes to Hot Springs. We went during Christmas so there were not alot of other campers there which was nice and quiet.

Michael F

Verified

December 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: C

5

WE LOVED this place. We went off season so there were only a few campers. The chilly nights made for beautiful sunrises with fog rising off the lake. We definitely want to return when we are in the mid-west again.

Randy S

Verified

December 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: C

5

We stayed 2nd week of December, there were hardly any other campers in the campsite with made for a very quiet campground. Our site backed up to the water, and we enjoyed wonderful sunrises and sunsets. Several fishermen cruised by as the morning fog rose above the water, and returned near sunset. Wonderful campground, look forward to coming back again.

Justin T

Verified

December 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: C

5

Justin T

Verified

December 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: C

5

Justin T

Verified

December 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: C

5

Cecil L

Verified

December 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: C

5

We fully enjoyed our visit at Crystal Springs. The park was very clean. The facilities were top-notch.

Location & Directions for Crystal Springs (AR)

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

Elevation: 183 ft

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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Last updated: October 18, 2026

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