Crystal Campground
Quick Facts
1,050 ftPrice
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Quick Facts
1,050 ftPrice
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
10 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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What Campers Say
Recommended
Based on 142 reviews
131 Google reviews
"Crystal Campground receives mixed reviews, mainly focusing on its natural beauty, quiet setting, and free camping policy. Many users praised its proximity to crystal mining sites and natural springs, while some raised concerns about vault toilet maintenance, rowdy campers, and the rough access road."
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Crystal Campground
1523 Hwy 270E Mt Ida, AR 71957
Best Time to Camp at Crystal Campground
Crystal Campground transforms with the seasons, offering year-round beauty with distinct personalities. Winter brings a crystalline quiet to the forest, with occasional dustings of snow that turn the landscape into a wonderland. Summer days warm the forest canopy, though the humid air is tempered by cool stream breezes and shaded campsites. For the ultimate camping experience, visit during the magical shoulder seasons: spring arrives with wildflowers and perfect temperatures, while autumn paints the Ouachitas in brilliant golds and crimsons under comfortably cool, dry skies.
Summer sees increased activity and rowdy groups per reviews, reducing peace.
Early fall popular for cooler weather and fewer campers; reviewers recommend it.
Spring popular; reviewers praised early April stays and pleasant conditions.
Open year-round and quieter in winter, but cold conditions and limited amenities noted.
Planning Tips
- Peak Season: No peak season pricing; campground is free year-round.. Book 2-3 months ahead.
- Operating Season: Open year-round.
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