Army Corps of Engineers · Lake Ouachita

Crystal Springs (Ar)

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.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.

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Campsites

Standard with electric	59
Host/management	11
tent only electric	4
group standard electric	1
Total	75

Amenities & rules

✓ Electric hookups✓ Water hookups✓ Sewer hookups✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowed✓ Tent padsMax vehicle length 20 ftRVs & trailersTents

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

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.

Campgrounds nearby

Reservable

Lake Ouachita

Crystal Springs (Ar) Day-Use

AR · 2 sites

0.5 miles away

Reservable

Ouachita National Forest

Charlton Recreation Area

2.4 miles away

5.5 miles away

Brady Mountain Day-Use

5.7 miles away

5.8 miles away

6.8 miles away

Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.