Crystal Campground in AR -- Campground & RV Camping in Arkansas
Crystal Campground in AR
Overnight stays are allowed only at the designated sites here.
Our source here is thin -- confirm on the ground before you commit.Crystal Campground is a small, primitive campground in the Ouachita National Forest near Mt Ida, Arkansas, in a wooded area adjacent to a small stream. Facilities include vault restrooms and picnic tables; no potable water. Open year-round with no camping fee. Supports picnicking, day hiking, and swimming. Managed by the Caddo Womble Ranger District.
Grounded in fs.usda.gov · read August 24, 2026Road difficulty 2 of 5 -- a moderate drive in. Recorded as maintained for passenger cars, gravel, pitching to 4%.
Bear Mountain stands 696 ft above the site, 0.9 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, Mount Ida, is 5.0 mi off.
September normals 62–84°F, 4.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.