Charlton Recreation Area

US Forest Service · Arkansas

Charlton Recreation Area in Arkansas. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 168 public campsites we map in Arkansas.

Charlton Campground is located 17-miles west of Hot Springs National Park along Highway 270-West. This historic campground constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930's has been upgraded with modern amenities. Known as one of the coldest swimming sites in the State of Arkansas, the cool water temperatures can be enjoyed through-out the summer months.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$15–$40/night

Booking

Reservation required

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Site type

RV & Tent Campground

Suits an RV

Yes

Number of sites

345

Phone

Office: (870) 867-2101

Coordinates

34.51682, -93.38181

Nearest sites we map

• Crystal Springs (Ar)4 km · US Army Corps of Engineers
• Crystal Springs (Ar) Day-Use4 km · US Army Corps of Engineers
• Mountain Harbor Resort And Spa8 km · US Army Corps of Engineers
• Joplin9 km · US Army Corps of Engineers
• Tompkins Bend10 km · US Army Corps of Engineers
• Tompkins Bend Day-Use10 km · US Army Corps of Engineers

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-07-29, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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