Gulpha Gorge Campground - Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas

Chris D.

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 .

Kellina P.

TL;DR: Gulpha Springs Campground offers nice bathrooms but closely packed sites, which can be noisy for tent campers. Avoid Spot 34 due to the communal trash bin.

Gulpha Springs Campground in Hot Springs National Park is an okay option for camping. While there are plenty of spots, they are very close together, which might be an issue if you’re a light sleeper in a tent, as camper noise can be a disturbance.

The bathrooms are very nice and clean, but access is locked (you’ll get the code in your welcome email). However, there are only two bathrooms in the main bathhouse, so that’s something to keep in mind. If you’re picking a site, I’d recommend avoiding Spot 34—it’s located right next to the communal trash bin, which isn’t ideal. Overall, it’s a decent campground but has a few drawbacks, especially for tent campers.

Cristi W.

Gulpha Gorge Campground is a perfect basecamp for exploring Hot Springs National Park! This smaller campground packs in everything you need for a comfortable stay. Our site was ideally situated right next to a bubbling creek, providing a peaceful soundtrack to our camping experience.

The paved parking pad was wonderfully level - a detail that RVers will definitely appreciate. The bathrooms were a standout feature: private, spotlessly clean, and equipped with excellent heaters that made a big difference in comfort.

What really sets this campground apart is its location. The direct access to hiking trails is incredible - we completed a beautiful 7-mile hike over Hot Springs and North Mountains right from our campsite. No need to drive anywhere to start your adventure!

While the campground may be compact in size, it delivers big on amenities and location. If you're planning to explore Hot Springs National Park, you couldn't ask for a better place to stay. The combination of comfortable facilities, peaceful creek-side setting, and immediate trail access makes this 5-star campground a real find!

A. S.

Visited the campground for 3 nights. Felt very secure. The campground is well taken care of. There are some well maintained trails nearby. There was water and electrical hookups. There were two sides to the bathhouse and it had good water pressure and was secure for those staying in the campground. The sites were small. We wouldn't have been able to camp in a tent on grass if we had taken a tent with us. We were thankfully in a camper but still had a small space.

Stephanie O.

Beautiful campground in Hot Springs. Hard to get a site so reserve in advance. Park rangers and volunteers drive around and there is a visitor center, but no rangers seem to be present. The gorge is beautiful and peaceful. We love walking in it.

Justine R.

Great location, hiking right from our site. lots of trees, sites are close together and not very level. but we made it work. short drive into town

Leah T.

This was such a fun place to camp! My boyfriend and I tented out for two nights, and spent lots of time enjoying nature and hiking!

One of the benefits is the access to great trails! There’s a web of shorter Hot Springs trails that take you to downtown, and the watchtower is also along one of the hikes not too far out!

We went during a rainy season in May and it was beautiful! The trees! The water! Everything!

There is currently no shower at the site for tent campers, but we were informed they are renovating one bathroom to have showers!

Josh M.

Well maintained campsite with water, electric services. We had a tent and were right along the river. Good access hikes and stuff in the National Park!

We arrived kinda late (around 730pm) and the campground host was there to give us some information and answer our questions. Also national park maps and campground maps were right inside the main building.

Bathroom was also very nice! Need a code to enter.