Sightseeing & food
| Location | Royal, Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $14–$80/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (620 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 60 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | Full (water, electric, sewer) |
| Electrical service | 15A / 20A / 30A / 50A |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 60 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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This weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night · from $24/night
Crystal Springs (Ar) is a Recreation.gov campground in Royal. It lists 60 RV or RV/tent sites and 4 tent sites for rigs up to 70 ft. 60 sites have electric. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Opens site 25 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 24 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 64 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 25 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $24 |
| 02 tent only electric | R | R | $18 |
| 01 tent only electric | R | R | $18 |
| 13 tent only electric | R | R | $18 |
| 18 tent only electric | R | R | $18 |
| 17 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 27 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 29 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 48 standard electric | R |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (620 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Clean bathrooms, nice sites, a pretty area, and affordable. Hard to ask for much more. ”
“Lovely view. Nice place for the kids to play. Relatively close to the city.”
“Site 17 was so beautiful, we even saw 2 eagles. Very peaceful looking down on the lake watching the Canadian Geese. ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 70 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
1330 N. Crystal springs Rd.
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Crystal Springs Campground sits on the northern shore of Lake Ouachita, about 15 miles west of Hot Springs along US-270 before a short turn up North Crystal Springs Road. The campground contains 64 sites spread across four loops Loop A (22 sites), Loop B (15), Loop C (26) and a single site in Loop D. Sixty of those sites are set up to accept both RVs and tents, while four are tent-only, so whether you're towing a camper or pitching a tarp you'll find suitable spots. Facilities that serve day users and overnight guests include a boat ramp and swim beach for easy access to the lake's famously clear water, hot showers, a dump station and a fish-cleaning station. Families will appreciate the playground and two group picnic shelters (both wired for electricity); a reservable group campsite also offers electrical and water hookups. The location is unstaffed for reservations and general information call the main office at (501) 767-2101. The broader Lake Ouachita area is rich in recreational options and natural interest. The clear water and underwater visibility make this stretch of the lake a popular spot for scuba diving and water sports; anglers target species such as striped bass, and you may notice small, harmless freshwater jellyfish drifting among the rocks. Boating is common marinas and concession services are available nearby and there's a marked boating trail that highlights dramatic shoreline geology. On land, the Ouachita Mountains provide hiking and biking opportunities (part of the long Ouachita National Recreation Trail runs north of the lake), horseback riding concessions operate in the region, and winter brings bald eagles that attract birdwatchers and photographers. Picnicking and playground facilities at the campground make it a practical base for families and mixed-ability groups wanting both shoreline recreation and easy access to the services and lodgings near Hot Springs.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| R |
| $24 |
| 09 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 15 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 43 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 35 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 14 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 46 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 37 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 59 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 04 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 58 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 40 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 72 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 39 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 11 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 34 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 28 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 45 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 50 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 22 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 69 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 23 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 33 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 47 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 21 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 03 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 07 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 19 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 41 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 05 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
| 54 standard electric | R | R | $24 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Bear storage |
|---|
| Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 56 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Crystal Springs (Ar). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
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