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2026 Season availability
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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
Stacey H
VerifiedJune 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: C
Our favorite place to visit
Rebecca K
VerifiedJune 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: C
Very enjoyable camping spot. Beautiful lake, many people had their boats tied to shore next to their site. Nice swimming area with sandy beach. Would definitely recommend!
Kourtney I
VerifiedJune 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
We have gone to Crystal Springs two years in a row. No matter what spot you have it has great views. Bathrooms and campsite are very clean. You do have Internet. And it’s great to be able to access the water sometimes even right from your campsite. You are only about 25 minutes away from Hot Springs and so close to so many waterfalls and springs to explore and swim in. The dollar store is not too far away and if it’s important to you, the liquor store is right around the corner. Lol.
Michael L
VerifiedJune 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: B
Always a great time! Nice site and great clean bathrooms.
Jennifer H
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: B
Such a great site right on the lake. This site is best for self contained campers because the bathroom is somewhat far away. However, not a deal breaker as you can always just drive to it or take a stroll.
Mychal H
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 59, Loop: C
We live right down the road in Hot Springs, but if you've never camped on Lake Ouachita, you really should. Great campground, great water.
David H
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: C
Great views, and the bathrooms were fairly clean.
Thomas J
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: A
Great place to camp!
John H
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: A
Crystal Springs is one of our favorites. This particular campsite though (#10) has a few flaws that you should be prepared for:
1. The site is not level, rather it is high in the rear of your camper. Therefore, you have to really elevate the nose/front of your camper to achieve level front to rear. The pad is also LOW on the door side of your camper, so you will need to block up under the tires on that side, which also means your steps are going to be elevated a bit higher than normal. It isn't terrible, but it is pretty far from a level site.
2. The power and water are 30 plus feet from the rear of your camper, maybe 35. Again, not a huge problem but in our case we had to set up a good bit forward of where we would have preferred in order for our power cable to reach.
The good points are:
1. Close to the bath house.
2. Nice shade trees in the morning and afternoons.
Hope this helps you to at least be prepared if you find yourself at this #10 campsite. Again, it isn't really that bad, but you best be prepared before you get there and all will be well for your setup
Rebekah K
VerifiedJuly 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: C
Alice the volunteer was an absolute joy. Ray of sunshine get a site that’s on the water. Fabulous view!! Eat a burger at David’s burger and enjoy 😉
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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