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Crystal Springs (Ar)

Lake Ouachita

Upcoming Availability

14 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Fri, Sep 11

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Sat, Sep 12

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Sun, Sep 13

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Mon, Sep 14

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Tue, Sep 15

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Wed, Sep 16

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Thu, Sep 17

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Fri, Sep 18

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Sat, Sep 19

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Sun, Sep 20

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Mon, Sep 21

33

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Tue, Sep 22

34

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Wed, Sep 23

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Thu, Sep 24

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Crystal Springs Campground, perched on the shores of Lake Ouachita in Arkansas, is an ideal spot for families, friends and couples. The campground consists of 63 sites with electric and water hookups. Lake Ouachita is nestled in the Ouachita Mountains just 10 miles west of Hot Springs National Park.

max Stay

14 nights

max Concurrent Stay

1 campsite(s) held

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

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.

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.

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.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

75 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site D-GROUP

D

GROUP STANDARD ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

125

people

Yes

shade

Site 40

C

STANDARD ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

12

people

shade

Site D-1

D

MANAGEMENT

20 ft

vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Site 41

C

STANDARD ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

12

people

shade

Site 47

C

STANDARD ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Site 11

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

12

people

Full

shade

Site 25

B

STANDARD ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Site 67

C

MANAGEMENT

20 ft

vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Site 29

B

STANDARD ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

12

people

Full

shade

Site D-2

D

MANAGEMENT

20 ft

vehicle

12

people

Full

shade

Site 35

B

STANDARD ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

12

people

Full

shade

Site 10

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

12

people

Full

shade

Site 74

C

MANAGEMENT

20 ft

vehicle

12

people

Full

shade

Site 37

B

STANDARD ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

12

people

Full

shade

Site 08

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

12

people

Full

shade

Site 55

C

STANDARD ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

12

people

shade

Site 70

C

STANDARD ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

12

people

Full

shade

Site 31

B

STANDARD ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Site PAV 1

DUSE

MANAGEMENT

20 ft

vehicle

125

people

Full

shade

Site 17

A

STANDARD ELECTRIC

0 ft

vehicle

12

people

Full

shade

Site 44

C

STANDARD ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Site 36

B

STANDARD ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

12

people

Full

shade

Site 27

B

STANDARD ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

12

people

Full

shade

Site 59

C

STANDARD ELECTRIC

20 ft

vehicle

12

people

Yes

shade

Important notices

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.
Check-Out time is 4pm and Check-In time is 6pm
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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Common questions

Is Crystal Springs (Ar) available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Fri, Sep 11. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

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