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Charlton Campground

Royal, AR

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Jul 10, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

About

Charlton Recreation Area is located 20 miles west of Hot Springs along Highway 270. Picnic, swim, hike, and fish along picturesque Walnut Creek, a cold, spring-fed mountain stream in the heart of the Ouachita National Forest. This historic recreation area features a captivating native stone dam that forms the swimming area and rustic bathhouse built by the Civilian Conservation Corps federal work program in 1935. Information about Charlton Recreation Area. Information about Charlton Recreation Area - Spanish Other recreation sites within the Caddo/Womble Ranger District

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Amenities

Showers
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Electric Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service

Pet Policy

Pets allowed on leash

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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Individual Sites (48)

Charlton 1
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Charlton 1

Loop A

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CampsiteRVPets OKCampfires
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Charlton 1
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Charlton 1

Loop C

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Charlton 10
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Charlton 10

Loop C

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Charlton 10
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Charlton 10

Loop A

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Charlton 11
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Charlton 11

Loop C

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Charlton 11
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Charlton 11

Loop A

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Within ~30 miles

Trails near Charlton Campground

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Charlton Trail

Charlton Trail

Arkansas

8.8 mi1,640 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Lake Ouachita Vista and Pollard Creek Trail Loop

Lake Ouachita Vista and Pollard Creek Trail Loop

Arkansas

7.2 mi1,099 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Tompkins Bend to Joplin Trailhead

Tompkins Bend to Joplin Trailhead

Arkansas

6.9 mi1,168 ftgain
TrailModerate
Woodpecker Hollow Nature Trail

Woodpecker Hollow Nature Trail

Arkansas

0.4 mi46 ftgain
TrailEasy
Buckskin Nature Trail

Buckskin Nature Trail

Arkansas

0.5 mi49 ftgain
TrailEasy
Lake Ouachita Vista Trail

Lake Ouachita Vista Trail

Arkansas

3.4 mi833 ftgain
TrailModerate

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