Charlton Recreation Area in AR -- Campground & RV Camping

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Charlton Recreation Area in AR

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14 mi from Piney

Maps 647 ft

Official campground & reservations ↗

Office: (870) 867-2101 Cell: (501) 693-8923

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Road Access

Easy
  • All 1.6 miles of this road are fully maintained, paved the whole way.

Rig fit

  • Maximum published vehicle length: 80 ft.
Drinking waterFlush toiletsElectric at some sites

Campground details

48 sitesWater hookupsShowersFires allowed

Setting

Little privacy

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.

Rules

  • Amenities: Listed amenities · water hookups, sewer hookups, showers.
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 51–74°F, 4.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Starlink Radar

Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy

Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 64 of 100.

Tree cover74%30m sat. est.