There are variety of Condition Rating. Such as basic, poor, and prime.

There are variety of Electric Hookup. Such as 50 amp and 30 amp.

Charlton 1

Charlton 10

Charlton 11

Charlton 12

Charlton 13

Charlton 14

Charlton 15

Charlton 16

Charlton 17

Charlton 18

Charlton 19

Charlton 2

Charlton 20

Charlton 21

Charlton 3

Charlton 4

Charlton 5

Charlton 6

Charlton 7

Charlton 8

Charlton 9

Group Site A

Group Site C

Charlton Swim Site - Walnut Creek

C-Loop Bathouse

Charlton Campground - B Loop Campsite

Charlton Campground Trailhead - Charlton Campground to Forest Service Road #47/Pipe Spring

Charlton Campground - Interpretative Trail

Charlton Campground - Ouachita National Forest

Charlton Campground Day Use Bridge - Ouachita National Forest

Charlton Swim Site - Dam

Charlton Campground - Tent Site

Charlton Amphitheater

Charlton Recreation Area

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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.  Known as one of the coldest swimming sites in the State of Arkansas, the cool water temperatures can be enjoyed through-out the summer months.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Charlton Recreation Area offers a developed day use with swimming and picnicking facilities.  A large pavilion is located in the day use area.  The swimming area is known by area residents as being some of the coldest water through-out the summer months.  Walnut Creek, a spring-fed stream provides refreshing water in the swim site.  Hiking trails are located in and around the campground.  An amphitheater is located in the day use area for group gatherings.  Campsites are available from a basic campsite to more developed with additional amenities, to include 30-50 amp electrical service, water connections and some sites offering sewer connections.  A dump station is located at the campground.  Walnut Creek runs through the campground and access is available for wading and fishing in the creek.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>A-Loop campsites do not offer electric or water services available at the campsites.  Community water spigots are available through-out the loop.  B-Loop RV/Tent campsites offer 30-50 amp electrical service and water connections at the sites.  C-Loop campsites offer 30-amp electrical service, water connections and  some sites offering sewer connections.  Warm water showers and flush toilets.  Paved roadways and campsites with gravel tent pads for setting up tents.  Two Group Use Sites offering areas for large groups to set up tents, tents are only allowed at the Group Use Sites.  Swimming and picnicking in the Charlton Day Use Area is included as part of the campsite fees.  Two trail systems, one 1 mile interpretative trail system and a connector trail to the Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT) lead out from the Charlton Day Use Area.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Located in the valley between two tree covered mountains, the campsites through-out the campground are well shaded.  The campground constructed along Walnut Creek, a natural spring-fed stream, temperatures are cool, even through the summer months.  </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Lake Ouachita Vista - Hickory Nut Mountain</p>
<p>Lake Ouachita Vista Trail (LOViT)</p>
<p>Lake Ouachita</p>
<p>Hot Springs National Park</p>
<p>Historic Hot Springs</p>
<p>Quartz Crystal Mines</p>

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.  Known as one of the coldest swimming sites in the State of Arkansas, the cool water temperatures can be enjoyed through-out the summer months.

C - GROUP SITE C

Great Facilities and Amenities

campfire allowed

checkin time

checkout time

driveway entry

max num of people

max num of vehicles

pets allowed

shade

site access

Permitted Equipment

Campsites

Charlton 1

Charlton 1

Charlton 10

Charlton 10

Charlton 11

Charlton 11

Charlton 12

Charlton 12

Charlton 12

Charlton 13

Charlton 13

Charlton 13

Charlton 14

Charlton 14

Charlton 14

Charlton 15

Charlton 15

Charlton 15

Charlton 16

Charlton 16

Charlton 16

Charlton 17

Charlton 17

Charlton 17

Charlton 18

Charlton 18

Charlton 19

Charlton 19

Charlton 2

Charlton 2

Charlton 20

Charlton 21

Charlton 3

Charlton 3

Charlton 4

Charlton 4

Charlton 5

Charlton 5

Charlton 6

Charlton 6

Charlton 7

Charlton 7

Charlton 8

Charlton 8

Charlton 9

Charlton 9

Group Site A

Group Site C