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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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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.
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
Mary N
VerifiedJuly 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 43, Loop: C
We love Crystal Springs. We try to camp at 42 or 43 because we can see grandkids in the swimming area.
Elizabeth M
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: A
Isn't as friendly as we hoped water wasn't as clean
Michael S
VerifiedJuly 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: C
Great place to camp and boat around
Joel W
VerifiedJuly 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: C
My favorite camping. Crystal is always nice. Camp Hosts were helpful.
Debbie G
VerifiedJuly 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: B
It was the perfect spot. I opened my door and all I could see was the lake and the trees.
Holly Y
VerifiedJuly 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: B
Wow Crystal Springs used to be our favorite place to camp but now we will not go back. The bath houses were nasty, bugs, dirt, trash, and very hot. There was a stray dog that roamed around and caused the RV owners pets to bark and one time there was a dog fight. Campers with dogs had to stay alert for the stray dog coming into their sites, causing stress and not relaxing for their vacations. The park rangers were informed about the dog and did not do anything. The grass was overgrown everywhere and campers were weedeating their own areas. This place has really gone down and we will not return.
Michael B
VerifiedJuly 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: A
This is a walk in campsite (tent only). Isolated for a campground and just what I was looking for. Camp hosts and ranger were polite and helpful. Don’t pass up having a libation the Compass Bar and Grill beside the marina. Overall A+ experience
John H
VerifiedJuly 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Always a great experience when staying at Crystal Springs Recreation Area! Clean restrooms too :)
Mayank S
VerifiedJuly 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: A
The tent only campsite is outside the campground, very very close to the road which goes to Marina and Resort, so there's a lot of disturbance from vehicle movement and trucks towing their boats.
The toilets and showers weren't in the best of their shape, with no soap dispensers in toilets.
Jennifer T
VerifiedJuly 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: C
Site 42 is perfect for families with kids who love to swim. You can swim right from the campsite while still being in the dedicated swim area. The spot stays sunny for a lot of the day, so bringing extra shade is a plus on hot summer days.
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.
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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