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Crystal Springs (AR)

Lake Ouachita

🏕️ CampgroundOuachita National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.4 (707)
Crystal Springs (AR)
🟢 39 open windows as of Oct 6 — soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9
Availability checked 13h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 73 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 9 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Crystal Springs (AR) in Arkansas has 39 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Tue Oct 6 – Fri Oct 93 nightsbook these dates →sites A #02, C #58
Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, C #69–C #71 next to each othersites 👥 D #D-GROUP, A #01, #05, #08, #18, B #37, C #39, #50, #69, #70, #71
Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →sites A #14, B #28, #31, #34, C #58, #72
Fri Oct 23 – Mon Oct 263 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites A #05
Tue Oct 13 – Thu Oct 152 nightsbook these dates →sites A #13
Wed Oct 14 – Fri Oct 162 nightsbook these dates →sites A #03, B #29
Sun Oct 18 – Wed Oct 213 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, A #07–A #09 next to each othersites A #01, #02, #07, #08, #09, C #44, #49, #50, #70, #71, #72
Sun Oct 18 – Tue Oct 202 nightsbook these dates →sites A #22

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite A #02 — A photo of Site 02 of Loop A at Crystal Springs (AR) with Pi
Site A #02 · A photo of Site 02 of Loop A at Crystal Springs (AR) with PiJosh Tyler
Campsite A #02 — A photo of Site 02 of Loop A
Site A #02 · A photo of Site 02 of Loop AJosh Tyler
Campsite C #58 — CS58
Site C #58 · CS58USACE
Campsite C #58 — CS58
Site C #58 · CS58USACE
Campsite D #D-GROUP — Campsites group D
Site D #D-GROUP · Campsites group DLake Ouachita
Campsite D #D-GROUP — CS GROUP SITE
Site D #D-GROUP · CS GROUP SITEUSACE
Campsite A #01 — A photo of Site 01 of Loop A at Crystal Springs (AR) with pa
Site A #01 · A photo of Site 01 of Loop A at Crystal Springs (AR) with paJosi Tyler
Campsite A #01 — A photo of Site 01 of Loop A at Crystal Springs (AR) with Pi
Site A #01 · A photo of Site 01 of Loop A at Crystal Springs (AR) with PiJosi Tyler
Campsite A #05 — A photo of Site 05 of Loop A at Crystal Springs (AR) with Pi
Site A #05 · A photo of Site 05 of Loop A at Crystal Springs (AR) with PiJosh Tyler
Campsite A #05 — A photo of Site 05 of Loop A at Crystal Springs (AR) with Pi
Site A #05 · A photo of Site 05 of Loop A at Crystal Springs (AR) with PiJosh Tyler
Campsite A #08 — A photo of Site 08 of Loop A at Crystal Springs (AR) with Pi
Site A #08 · A photo of Site 08 of Loop A at Crystal Springs (AR) with PiJosh Tyler
Campsite A #08 — A photo of Site 08 of Loop A at Crystal Springs (AR) with El
Site A #08 · A photo of Site 08 of Loop A at Crystal Springs (AR) with ElJosh Tyler
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest charging: 17.1 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.

🔌 ChargePoint17.1 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 16 openings at Crystal Springs (AR) over the last 30 days, on 15 separate days, most of them for stays 6–58 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

Group Standard ElectricStandard ElectricTent Only Electric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆700 ratings
5★409
4★178
3★77
2★24
1★12
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.9/4
T-Mobile2.7/4
Verizon2.6/4
Sprint retired2.4/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Crystal Springs (AR) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Crystal Springs (AR)?

Crystal Springs (AR) 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 can I get a spot at Crystal Springs (AR) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Crystal Springs (AR) 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.

How often do campsites open up at Crystal Springs (AR)?

CampSage's scans caught 16 openings at Crystal Springs (AR) over the last 30 days, on 15 separate days, most of them for stays 6–58 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Crystal Springs (AR) a good campground?

Crystal Springs (AR) holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 707 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Crystal Springs (AR)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Crystal Springs (AR), AT&T rates highest at 2.9 out of 5 from 289 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Crystal Springs (AR) located?

Crystal Springs (AR) 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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