Facilities
The Day-Use Pavilion has electrical hook-ups, picnic tables, and lighting. Other amenities include a bathroom/shower facility, a playground, and a swim beach.
Upcoming Availability
11 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Sun, Jul 26
None
available
Mon, Jul 27
None
available
Tue, Jul 28
None
available
Wed, Jul 29
2
sites
Thu, Jul 30
2
sites
Fri, Jul 31
2
sites
Sat, Aug 1
1
site
Sun, Aug 2
1
site
Mon, Aug 3
2
sites
Tue, Aug 4
2
sites
Wed, Aug 5
2
sites
Thu, Aug 6
2
sites
Fri, Aug 7
2
sites
Sat, Aug 8
1
site
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Crystal Springs Day-Use Area, perched on the shores of Lake Ouachita in Arkansas, is an ideal spot for families, friends and couples. The Day-Use Pavilion has electrical hook-ups, picnic tables, and lighting. Lake Ouachita is nestled in the Ouachita Mountains just 10 miles west of Hot Springs National Park.
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
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.
Campsites
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Site PAVILION 1
Crystal Springs Day-Use
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vehicle
125
people
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shade
Site PAVILION 2
Crystal Springs Day-Use
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vehicle
125
people
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shade
Important notices
All reservations must be made through recreation.gov.
No off-road vehicles allowed.
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.
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Common questions
Is Crystal Springs (Ar) Day-Use available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 11 of the next 14 days, starting Wed, Jul 29. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Crystal Springs (Ar) Day-Use?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.