Charlton Recreation Area in AR -- Campground & RV Camping
Charlton Recreation Area in AR
CampgroundUSFS
14 mi from Piney
Official campground & reservations ↗
Office: (870) 867-2101 Cell: (501) 693-8923
Road Access
- All 1.6 miles of this road are fully maintained, paved the whole way.
Rig fit
- Maximum published vehicle length: 80 ft.
Campground details
Setting
Loop B at Charlton Recreation Area on Ouachita National Forest features 30–50 amp electrical service and water connections. The loop includes warm showers and flush toilets, with a dump station and paved roadways. Gravel tent pads and amenities support both RV and tent camping.
Getting there: From Hot Springs, drive 17 miles west on Albert Pike Road (Hwy 270 West), Charlton Recreation Area is located along Hwy 270.
- Little separation from through roads or other sites here, a 48-site campground with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
- Murphy Creek runs 0.1 mi off.
- Most of them shaded.
- Crystal Mountain stands 712 ft above the map pin, 1.5 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 51–74°F, 4.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 64 of 100.