Crystal Springs (AR)
Crystal Springs (AR) is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Arkansas. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Arkansas
- Coordinates
- 34.54251, -93.35437
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 501-991-3390
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Crystal Springs (AR)
Overview 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. Recreation Visitors enjoy fishing, water skiing, hiking and boating. Scuba diving is particularly popular because of the lake's high underwater visibility. Small and rare freshwater jellyfish (non-stinging) can be found, in addition to many types of fish, including the striped bass, lazily drifting between rocks. Bald eagles are a big attraction for bird watchers and photographers in winter months. Facilities The campground consists of 63 sites with electric and water hookups. There is also a reservable group campsite that includes electrical and water hookups. The two group picnic shelters have electricity. Other amenities include a dump station, fish cleaning station, hot showers, boat ramp, playground and a swim beach. Natural Features Lake Ouachita is nestled in the Ouachita Mountains just 10 miles west of Hot Springs National Park. The pool is fed by the cool waters of the Ouachita River and extends about 30 miles over 40,000 surface acres. Nearby Attractions Part of the scenic 223-mile Ouachita National Recreation Trail runs just north of the lake. Here, hikers and mountain bikers can explore an array of breathtaking views in the Ouachita Mountains. Con
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- Thermal Water Jug Fountain · 18 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 162 designated routes (159 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loop B | Private campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Loop C | Private campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Charlton Recreation Area | National forest campground | 2.4 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Loop A | Private campground | 2.4 mi | — | — |
| Charlton | National forest campground | 2.5 mi | — | — |
| Hickory Nut Mountain | National forest campground | 4.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.