Reviews
Hot Springs/Gulpha Gorge Campground
User Reviews
Connor Thompson
My group of 4 stayed for a weekend in mid-November and it was the most perfect weather, perfect fall foliage weekend we could have wished for. The campground was clean, full of people enjoying themselves. We didn't hike the trail, but I will next time. Only thing to keep a lookout for, is that this isn't a gated campground like a state park would be. I saw a few passerbys using the facilities. Also, there aren't showers on the grounds.
Kristie Brettman
Nice campground within Hot Springs National Park. There are spots along the creek which are difficult to get but beautiful. The middle section of the campground seems a little more crowded. Older campground but well kept. It is close to a main road, but during the week nightly traffic was not too bad. We ran a fan and then heard nothing.
Steve Thomson
Some of the sites were recently paved and are nice. We stayed in three different sites during our five nights stay. Site 39 and 40 were both on the water and we’re reasonable sites. One night we stayed in sight four which is technically a handicap site but was definitely the best of all. During the day, there are some questionable folks that use the day area. One guy was changing his oil, then left his oil behind and drove away. Some young teens were riding their e-bikes pretty fast around the park for a couple of days. The hiking trails of the mountains were really nice and the river was pretty.
Travis Adams
Campsite have full hookups. Showers, restrooms are very clean. Great hiking trails. Only a few miles from downtown Hotsprings. Highly recommend the free museum, tour of an original bathhouse.
Michael Scott
This is a very nice campground. There are only 40 spots and they are very close together 🫣 People seem to be arriving and departing from this campground quite often and at all hours. Easy access to the hiking trails.🚶🏻♂️🥾 You can actually hike across the mountain to the center of town! Very walkable campground. Pleasant at night. There is a scenic drive that runs right by the campground and is very busy. The noise from the cars is worse the closer you are to that road🙉
Dr. Synthia M. Doaks
This is one of my favorite national park stops for overnight because they are so clean and so quiet. The grounds are well kept and the bathrooms are really, really clean(at least the one that you need a code to get in). I frequented here when I car camped and tent camped. The hot water in the showers gets really hot (and I love hot showers). Here’s a cheat code for the women… the women’s bathroom with the shower will sometimes have a line, but there’s never a line on the men’s side … so just go use the men’s shower room, they are identical minus the urinal. There are some nice trickling streams on the side of where you park and you can get some really good pictures. Again it’s just one of my favorite stops because it’s so clean and quiet.
Aaron Miller
Absolutely wonderful place to RV and stay for vacation when visiting Hot Springs, AR. This has to be the best campground spots we've stayed at. Our site was right on the creek with a spectacular view and calm surrounding of the park. The trails that lead right into the hot springs downtown were also very fun to hike and see. We will definitely be staying here again in the future.
Kathy K
Great RV park. Walks along river and up to hilltops are awesome. Staff very knowledgeable l. Sites are a bit too close and only 1 toilet/shower. Even given that, still worth spending a night or two there!
JoAnne Owens
We loved this beautiful campground. There are a few shortcomings: tight turns, trees that make it a bit difficult to park, but it was well worth it. Some sites back right up to the creek, and these require some blocks to level, but most of the others are fine. Restrooms require a code, and each one is self contained with sink, toilet and shower. We were here during a heavy rain storm so couldn't hike. Very shady. We camped at Gulpha Gorge Campground in a Motorhome.
Chris Davis
They need to make half stars as this is a 3.5 star campground. It’s clean , well minus the trash in and on the opposite side of the creek that doesn’t get picked up . Bath Houses are nice and clean , only one has showers but they are very nice . Lots of dog crap everywhere , I hate lazy dog owners . Sites can be close together near the creek and in the middle of the campground , the only larger sites are right next to the road and that traffic is heard all night . If you are passing through and visiting the downtown area this is for you , you can walk but most will need to drive which kind of defeats a campground in a national park but it’s unique to the area . Lots of things to visit and do so if our just looking for a place to sleep then you found your place . If you want something little more immersed in nature then stay at Ouachita State Park .
Greg McCanless
Nice enough campground and nice location but the major road that goes along the side of the campground services lots of traffic. Loud, large trucks go up and down it all day and night. Loud brakes and load noise at all hours. Was hard to have a conversation or sleep. Perhaps there is temporary construction in the area. If you want a peaceful campground, avoid this one.
David Hawryszko
Nice Campground that's mostly shaded with fairly level sites. Full hook ups. There are bathrooms but no showers. You need to reserve ahead of time. If you get a site next to the road it's very noisy.
Ann Herschberger
I love this campground! Full hook up, we are self contained so use our own bathroom. Friendly campers and park hosts. We drove downtown and parked in the free parking garage. Fun little town. Others complained about road noise. During the day there were plenty of cars and trucks, but who cares? At night it was quiet and peaceful.
robert altshuler
Beautiful setting. Clean area. Now has full hookups. Now is by reservation only. This is somewhat disappointing for this location to me. But it worked out there were spaces available. The rate has increased but you can still get a 50% discount with the America the Beautiful pass.
Katie Kincaide
Beautiful & clean campground! Highly recommended! It’s first come, first serve for sites. All sites were asphalt. RV hook ups nice. Registration is easy & all digital. There’s a pretty creek along the camp, great for kids. There’s a trail as well.