Camping at Hot Springs

America's oldest national park with natural thermal springs and Ouachita Mountain beauty.

13+ CampgroundsBest: Year-round (varies by season)

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Campgrounds Near Hot Springs National Park

Great options within 90 minutes of the park entrance

4.7

(360)

Tompkins Bend Day-Use

Lake OuachitaHot Springs, AR; Mount Ida, AR, AR

Excellent 4.71 rating with substantial reviews (360) makes this a top-quality day-use area. Located at Lake Ouachita, it offers hiking and fishing activities perfect for combining with Hot Springs National Park visits.

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4.7

(95)

Highway 27 Campground

Lake OuachitaRoyal, AR

Outstanding 4.70 rating with full camping amenities including both tent and RV options plus swimming. Lake Ouachita location provides a scenic base camp with diverse recreational activities.

Lake Sylvia Recreation Area

Ouachita National ForestPerryville, AR

High 4.59 rating in the beautiful Ouachita National Forest setting with comprehensive camping facilities. The forest location offers a different environment from the park while maintaining easy access for day trips.

Crystal Springs (Ar) Day-Use

Lake OuachitaAR

Strong 4.51 rating with significant review volume (287) ensures reliability. Crystal Springs day-use area at Lake Ouachita provides excellent swimming and recreation opportunities between park visits.

4.5

(459)

Brady Mountain Day-Use

Lake OuachitaHot Springs, AR

Solid 4.51 rating backed by extensive reviews (459) demonstrates consistent quality. Brady Mountain's lake access and swimming make it an ideal retreat after exploring Hot Springs' thermal features.

4.5

(579)

Denby Point

Lake OuachitaMt. Ida, AR

Reliable 4.51 rating with the highest review count (579) among similar-rated options, offering both tent and RV camping. Denby Point's Lake Ouachita location provides full amenities for extended stays.

Lake OuachitaMt. Ida, AR

Good 4.50 rating with substantial reviews (571) and overnight camping capabilities. Tompkins Bend offers a quieter camping alternative while maintaining lake access for recreation.

Degray LakeARKADELPHIA, AR

Strong 4.48 rating with comprehensive amenities at Degray Lake, providing geographic diversity. Alpine Ridge offers tent camping, RV sites, and swimming as an alternative lake destination.

South Fourche Recreation Area

Ouachita National ForestHollis, AR, AR

Decent 4.47 rating in Ouachita National Forest setting with basic camping facilities. South Fourche provides a more rustic, forest-based camping experience as an alternative to lake campgrounds.

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