About Crystal Springs (AR)
Number of accommodations: 63
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
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Reviews (623)
What Guests Are Saying
Crystal Springs offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with spacious sites and scenic views, especially near the lake. Many campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and the friendly ranger staff, as well as the various amenities like hiking trails and a playground. However, some guests noted maintenance issues, such as electrical problems and outdated facilities, which detracted slightly from their overall enjoyment.
What Guests Are Saying
Crystal Springs offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with spacious sites and scenic views, especially near the lake. Many campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms and the friendly ranger staff, as well as the various amenities like hiking trails and a playground. However, some guests noted maintenance issues, such as electrical problems and outdated facilities, which detracted slightly from their overall enjoyment.
Review Summary
Paul M
VerifiedAugust 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
So very clean! Park Rangers extremely nice and helpful. The sweet lady from Denny Point that checked us in was delightful.
George A
VerifiedAugust 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: A
Nice camp on beautiful Lake Ouachita. Plenty of water access from campsites to rocky beaches that are good for swimming. Great lake for kayaking and motorized water sports, with both secluded coves and plenty of open water. Campground is well maintained with clean facilities. Camp hosts are courteous and helpful.
Craig R
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 46, Loop: C
Crystal Springs is just an overall great campground on one of the most beautiful lakes in the country. Hosts are friendly and sites are kept clean.
Ric B
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: C
What I loved was being able to dock my boat right in front of my campsite for the whole time. The site was large enough to enjoy the room.
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 😉
Mary Y
VerifiedJuly 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: A
Safe site, beautiful location. I liked the secure bathroom. Only camp to overnight camp, and hope to come again to visit longer.
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
Thomas J
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: A
Great place to camp!
David H
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: C
Great views, and the bathrooms were fairly clean.
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.
Location Crystal Springs (AR)
Address:
1330 N. Crystal Springs Rd.
Royal, AR, 71968
United States
From Hot Springs, Arkansas, take US 270 west about 15.4 miles to North
Crystal Springs Road. Turn right and follow access road three miles north
to the park.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.5425 / -93.3544
Elevation: 183 feet
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: June 5, 2026
