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

Faytha B

Verified

August 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: B

5

Host was informative and polite. The camp grounds were clean. Enjoyed our stay.

Chris D

Verified

August 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: C

3

Close to bathrooms was a plus but very uneven site. Had to raise front of camper two blocks high
But was a lot of shade there wasn’t all that bad

John W

Verified

August 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: A

5

The park was very clean. The volunteers were very nice and helpful. Some of the RV sites are pretty tight. We stayed on Loop A Site 7 and there is a tree that leans towards camper pretty far. And we were not able to let out our awning. But the shade was great and we loved the access to our boat right beside the camper. Overall we loved staying there.

Andrew T

Verified

August 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: A

5

Our visit was great. The park was clean & overall well kept. The staff was extremely kind & helpful.

The only room for improvement. As a tent camper it was a little hard to find a level place to set up my tent. As for other campers pick up after your dogs, I spent 30 minutes walking around picking up dog poop before before I could setup.

Sonja G

Verified

August 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: C

4

Bathrooms could have used a little more attention. Not bad but not good either.

Brian W

Verified

August 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A

2

Site has a big slope to the vehicle passenger. Be sure to bring plenty of leveling blocks.

Tiffany C

Verified

August 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: B

5

First time camping at Crystal springs. Loved it. Nice beach area and Camping spot was great.

Sherri N

Verified

August 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: C

5

Beautiful place to stay.

Robert E

Verified

September 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A

5

Beautiful lake, good facilities and hosts.

Rick W

Verified

September 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: C

4

Very nice campground. Restrooms were clean. Campground hosts very pleasant and fun to talk to. Must drive up to the Vista Overlook, fantastic view.

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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