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Charlton Recreation Area

Ouachita National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundOuachita National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.4 (97)
Charlton Recreation Area
🟢 26 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22
Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 48 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.
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Charlton Recreation Area in Arkansas has 26 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

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Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, C #Charlton 8–A #Charlton 11 next to each othersites 👥 A #Group Site A, 👥 C #Group Site C, A #Charlton 1, #Charlton 10, #Charlton 11, #Charlton 12, #Charlton 13, #Charlton 14, #Charlton 15, #Charlton 16, #Charlton 17, #Charlton 18, #Charlton 3, #Charlton 4, #Charlton 5, #Charlton 6, #Charlton 7, #Charlton 8, #Charlton 9, B #Charlton 14, #Charlton 16, #Charlton 17, #Charlton 18, #Charlton 19, C #Charlton 11, #Charlton 12, #Charlton 13, #Charlton 14, #Charlton 15, #Charlton 16, #Charlton 17, #Charlton 19, #Charlton 3, #Charlton 4, #Charlton 5, #Charlton 6, #Charlton 8
Sat Sep 19 – Mon Sep 212 nightsbook these dates →sites B #Charlton 20
Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 B #Charlton 12 & B #Charlton 13 next to each othersites B #Charlton 12, #Charlton 13, #Charlton 21, C #Charlton 10
Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, C #Charlton 4–A #Charlton 8 next to each othersites 👥 A #Group Site A, #Charlton 1, #Charlton 10, #Charlton 11, #Charlton 12, #Charlton 13, #Charlton 14, #Charlton 15, #Charlton 16, #Charlton 17, #Charlton 18, #Charlton 2, #Charlton 3, #Charlton 4, #Charlton 5, #Charlton 6, #Charlton 7, #Charlton 8, #Charlton 9, B #Charlton 12, #Charlton 16, C #Charlton 1, #Charlton 11, #Charlton 12, #Charlton 13, #Charlton 14, #Charlton 15, #Charlton 16, #Charlton 19, #Charlton 4, #Charlton 8, #Charlton 9
Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites C #Charlton 9
Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →👥 C #Charlton 1 & C #Charlton 2 next to each othersites C #Charlton 1, #Charlton 2
Wed Sep 23 – Sat Sep 263 nightsbook these dates →sites A #Charlton 2
Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 C #Charlton 2 & C #Charlton 3 next to each othersites 👥 C #Group Site C, B #Charlton 13, #Charlton 15, #Charlton 19, #Charlton 21, C #Charlton 17, #Charlton 2, #Charlton 3, #Charlton 6

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We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $15–$40/nightGroup Standard NonelectricStandard ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆97 ratings
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Charlton Recreation Area FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Charlton Recreation Area?

Charlton Recreation Area in Arkansas takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Charlton Recreation Area?

Campsite fees at Charlton Recreation Area run about $15–$40/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Charlton Recreation Area when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Charlton Recreation Area often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Charlton Recreation Area a good campground?

Charlton Recreation Area holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 97 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Charlton Recreation Area located?

Charlton Recreation Area is located in Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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