Crystal Campground in AR -- Campground & RV Camping

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Crystal Campground in AR

CampgroundUSFS

5.0 mi from Mount Ida

4.6 mi off US 270 (straight line)

Maps Reviews 964 ft

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FreeOpen year-round
VerizonMARGINAL
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR

Road Access

Moderate
  • Road difficulty 2 of 5: a moderate drive in.
  • Recorded as maintained for passenger cars, gravel, pitching to 4%.
No drinking waterVault toiletsNo electric hookups

Setting

Fairly secluded

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.

  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
  • Bear Mountain stands 696 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles east.

Climate averages

October normals 51–74°F, 5.0″ 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 16 of 100.

Tree cover88%30m sat. est.