Crystal Springs (AR)

Lake Ouachita

🏕️ CampgroundOuachita National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.4 (700)

🟢 53 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 73 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Crystal Springs (AR) in Arkansas has 53 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.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 A #01 & A #02 next to each othersites A #01, #02, #04, #07, #09, #20, #22, B #36, C #40, #56, #69, #71

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, C #41–C #45 next to each othersites 👥 D #D-GROUP, A #05, #10, #13, #18, B #28, #34, C #38, #41, #42, #43, #44, #45, #49, #50, #58, #70, #72

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →sites A #19

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 C #70 & C #71 next to each othersites A #11, C #70, A #05, #18, C #50, #71

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites A #16, C #39

Mon Sep 21 – Wed Sep 232 nightsbook these dates →sites A #14

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites C #59

Tue Sep 22 – Thu Sep 242 nightsbook these dates →sites C #52

📷 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 #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 #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 A #04 — A photo of Site 04 of Loop A at Crystal Springs (AR) with Pi — **Site A #04** · A photo of Site 04 of Loop A at Crystal Springs (AR) with PiJosh Tyler

Campsite A #07 — A photo of Site 07 of Loop A at Crystal Springs (AR) with Pi — **Site A #07** · A photo of Site 07 of Loop A at Crystal Springs (AR) with PiJosi Tyler

Campsite A #09 — A photo of Site 09 of Loop A at Crystal Springs (AR) with Pi — **Site A #09** · A photo of Site 09 of Loop A at Crystal Springs (AR) with PiJosi Tyler

Campsite A #20 — CS20 — **Site A #20** · CS20USACE

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

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.

Is Crystal Springs (AR) a good campground?

Crystal Springs (AR) holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 700 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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