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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
Kevin T
VerifiedApril 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: B
Unfortunately, on our drive to Crystal Springs on the afternoon of our camping reservation, we started smelling smoke and then seeing flames in the forest along the side of the road. When we arrived at the campground, the smoke was very thick and the smell was overpowering. Even though we didn't see anyone, the campground host told us they were doing a "controlled burn". He said this happens periodically. So, beware, and I would recommend you call ahead (if you can find any number to call!) to see if they are burning in the area during your stay. We drove about 10 mi down the road to another federal campground, Tompkins Bend, and thankfully the wind kept the smoke away from that park. We enjoyed that area very much.
Chris M
VerifiedApril 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: A
Our favorite camp area. Always friendly campers and park representatives.
Dee W
VerifiedApril 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: A
We came to Crystal hunt- nice campground- campers friendly
MIKE M
VerifiedApril 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 72, Loop: C
It was a little weird to have to do self check in since no attendant was at the front entrance gate. But, it worked just fine. A great experience over all.
Valerian C
VerifiedApril 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Beautiful quiet location. Easy to find. Good clean bathrooms and showers. Would definitely stay again.
Janet L
VerifiedApril 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: C
It’s a beautiful place. We enjoyed being there in March with comfortable temperatures and no bugs. Everyone was friendly and welcoming.
Debbie L
VerifiedApril 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: B
Our spot was right on the water. Very nice. Campground full during Spring break but still a good experience. Everyone polite. Location close to the horse races.
Duke H
VerifiedMarch 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: C
Always enjoy crystal springs. We usually are in B loop but were in C this time. Loved our site as water was up and it was cool so lack of shade wasn’t a problem. Like A loop showers better. I’m 5’7” and has to squat some for shower. Can’t imagine what someone taller had to do. Overall it was great.
Ken F
VerifiedMarch 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A
We had a nice, quiet stay at Crystal Springs. My two year old granddaughter loved the playground and sandy beach. Even though the campground was full, it was very quiet. Everyone was friendly.
David G
VerifiedMarch 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 42, Loop: C
It was a lovely campground. The views were beautiful and our kids loved being right on the swim beach. The camp was pretty quite except for a few loud boats from time to time. There were nice hiking trails nearby and it was a short drive to Hot Springs. The bathrooms and showers were clean but had no soap or hand sanitizer.
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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