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Charlton Recreation Area, a Forest Service campground

Ouachita National Forest

Charlton Recreation Area

Campground48 sites50 ampReservable

Photo: Bill Jackson - US Forest Service

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About this campground

Charlton Campground is located 17-miles west of Hot Springs National Park along Highway 270-West. This historic campground constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930's has been upgraded with modern amenities.
From the USDA Forest Service's description on Recreation.gov.

Sites and hookups

Campsites
48
Sites by type
8 tent, 2 group
Electric hookups
20 sites, up to 50 amp
Water hookups
20
Max RV length
70+ ft
Pets
Allowed
Campfires
Allowed
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov

Amenities

  • Showers
  • Flush toilets
  • Drinking water

RV parks near Charlton Recreation Area

Nearest first, within 25 miles. Hookups are what each park lists.

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Public recreation nearby

Trailheads, access points and public lands within 25 miles.

Data Source: Recreation.gov

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