Hot Springs National Park - Camping

Hot Springs National Park by National Parks Service

Gulpha Gorge campsite

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Open All Year

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Camping is available at Gulpha Gorge. Sites are available on a first come, first served basis. No reservations can be taken. Campsites have a picnic table, pedestal grill, and water nearby. While there are no showers or hookups, there are modern restrooms. Water is available at several stations throughout the campground most of the year and at the dump station. Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m.-6:00 a.m. Pets are allowed if leashed. Please pick up animal waste. Campgrounds with more amenities are available in the surrounding area.

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Brady Mountain Campground

Mileage:12 mi

Description: Brady Mountain Campground is located on Lake Ouachita in Arkansas. The lake at normal power pool extends approximately 30 miles and has a water surface of 40,000 acres. Visitors enjoy fishing, skiing, scuba diving, boating, and other water activities. Bald eagles are an attraction for the visitors during the winter. The campground consists of 74 sites, 57 w/electric hookups. Other amenities include a dump station, fish cleaning station, hot showers, boat ramp, playground and a swim beach.
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Crystal Springs Campground

Mileage:17 mi

Description: Crystal Springs Campground is located on Lake Ouachita in Arkansas. The lake at normal power pool extends approximately 30 miles and has a water surface of 40,000 acres. Visitors enjoy fishing, skiing, scuba diving, boating, and other water activities. Bald Eagles are an attraction for the visitors during the winter. The campground consists of 74 sites, 52 have water and electric hookups. Other amenities include a dump station, fish cleaning station, hot showers, boat ramp, playground, and a swim beach. Adjacent to the campground is a day-use public beach with picnic tables, showers and dressing facilities.
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Arlie Moore Campground

Mileage:19 mi

Description: At the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains on DeGray Lake, Arlie Moore is a favorite due to its location about midway of the lake and easy access from State Highway 7. DeGray Lake encompasses 31,800 land and water acres with 13,500 water acres and 207 miles of shoreline. DeGray Lake is stocked with a variety of game fish and is a world class hybrid striped bass fishery. Arlie Moore offers 87 Class A campsites with electrical hookups. Other amenities include a reservable picnic shelter, flush toilets, heated showers, water, 2 boat ramps, swimming beach, trailer dump station, playground, picnic sites, nature trail, amphitheater, and registration booth.
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Caddo Drive Campground

Mileage:20 mi

Description: At the foothill of the Ouachita Mountains on DeGray Lake, Caddo Drive is located on a tree covered ridge ending abruptly on a bluff that offers one of the more panoramic views of DeGray Lake. DeGray Lake encompasses 31,800 land and water acres with 13,500 water acres and 207 miles of shoreline. DeGray Lake is stocked with a variety of game fish and is a world class hybrid striped bass fishery. Caddo Drive offers 72 Class A campsites with electrical hookups. Other amenities include flush toilets, heated showers, water, boat ramp, swimming beach, trailer dump station, picnic sites, reservable picnic shelter and reservation booth. Caddo Drive is located in close proximity to DeGray Lake Resort State Park which offers an 18 hole golf course, tennis course, restaurant and lodge, boat rentals, full service marina, laundry facilities and an equestrian trail. This park Observes Daylight Savings Time
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Edgewood Campground

Mileage:20 mi

Description: At the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains on DeGray Lake, Edgewood is easily accessible from State Hwy. 7 and is a favorite among those who have visited the park. DeGray Lake encompasses 31,800 land and water acres with 13,500 water acres and 207 miles of shoreline. DeGray Lake is stocked with a variety of game fish and is a world class hybrid striped bass fishery. Edgewood offers 49 Class A campsites with electrical hookups. Other amenities include flush toilets, heated showers, water, trailer dump station, swimming beach, playground and registration station. Edgewood is located in close proximity to DeGray Lake Resort State Park which offers an 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, restaurant and lodge, boat rentals, full service marina, laundry facilities, and an equestrian trail. Approximately 25 miles from Hot Springs National Park:, Shopping Malls, Oaklawn Park Horse Racing, Historical Sites
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Shouse Ford Campground

Mileage:20 mi

Description: At the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains on DeGray Lake, Shouse Ford is a favorite due to the gentle terrain and a number of shoreline campsites. DeGray Lake encompasses 31,800 land and water acres, 13,500 water acres and 207 miles of shoreline. DeGray Lake is stocked with a variety of game fish and is a world class hybrid striped bass fishery. Shouse Ford offers 100 Class A campsites with electrical hookups. Other amenities include flush toilets, heated showers, water, boat ramp, trailer dump station, picnic sites, 2 swimming beaches, amphitheatre and a registration booth.
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Alpine Ridge Campground

Mileage:21 mi

Description: At the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains on DeGray Lake, Alpine Ridge offers the most modern facilities in the area. DeGray Lake encompasses 31,800 land and water acres with 13,500 water acres and 207 miles of shoreline. DeGray Lake is stocked with a variety of game fish and is a world class hybrid striped bass fishery. Alpine Ridge offers 49 Class A campsites with electrical hookups. Other amenities include flush toilets, heated showers, water, boat ramp, trailer dump station, picnic sites, swimming beach, registration booth and playground.
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Iron Mountain Campground

Mileage:21 mi

Description: At the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains on DeGray Lake, Iron Mountain lives up to its name because the terrain is mountainous by comparison to other developed areas at DeGray Lake. DeGray Lake encompasses 31,800 land and water acres with 13,500 water acres and 207 miles of shoreline. DeGray Lake is stocked with a variety of game fish and is a world class hybrid striped bass fishery. Iron Mountain is the closest camping area mileage wise from Interstate 30. Iron Mountain offers 69 Class A campsites with electrical hookups. Other amenities include flush toilets, heated showers, water, boat ramp, trailer dump station, picnic sites, playground, registration booth and full service marina.
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Joplin Campground

Mileage:21 mi

Description: Joplin Campground is located on Lake Ouachita in Arkansas. The lake at normal power pool extends approximately 30 miles and has a water surface of 40,000 acres. Visitors enjoy fishing, skiing, scuba diving, boating, and other water activities. Bald Eagles are an attraction for the visitors during the winter. The campground consists of 64 sites, 62 with electric hookups. The campsites do not have water connections but a water faucet is located in each loop of sites for camper use. Other amenities include a dump station, fish cleaning station, hot showers, boat ramp and a swim beach.
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Tompkins Bend Campground

Mileage:23 mi

Description: Tompkins Bend Campground is located on Lake Ouachita in Arkansas. The lake at normal power pool extends approximately 30 miles and has a water surface of 40,000 acres. Visitors enjoy fishing, skiing, scuba diving, boating, and other water activities. Bald eagles are an attraction for the visitors during the winter. The campground consists of 77 sites, 63 with electric hookups and 15 have water hook-ups. Other amenities include a dump station, fish cleaning station, hot showers, and a boat ramp.
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Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"