Hot Springs National Park19
Campsite #19 at Gulpha Gorge Campground, Hot Springs National Park, AR
$34
Campsite #19
| Drive-In | 8 people |
| 37 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
2/12
4/2
Campsite #19 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 37-foot driveway, 30 amp hookup, 50 amp hookup, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, Sewer hookup, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Dump Station, Pets Allowed, Drinking Water
Campsite Reviews (25)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 40% |
| 4 star | | 36% |
| 3 star | | 24% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@GaylonF09E4B98 · Camped on Sep 4, 2025 at Campsite #19
Really nice, perfect for our one night stay on our way Northeast. Wish we could have stayed few more days.
Good
@StephenO904319 · Camped on Aug 10, 2025 at Campsite #19
Nice lots with trees for cover. Some camp sites are fairly close together. Shower houses were okay. Running creek behind some of the sites. Overall nice place and would return.
Good
@MichaelH990269 · Camped on Jul 29, 2025 at Campsite #19
The spot was clean and close to the bathroom/shower.
Good
@JonathinHB68E7 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #19
While small, the campground has all the amenities one could need. The shower houses are single user, but very large and clean. They also require a PIN only accessible to campers. Site 16 is VERY steep. We needed up moving to another site due to not feeling comfortable with how the camper sat so high up. We would definitely stay again.
Excellent
@RachelT9962710 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #19
The best hiking trail. Hiked to town several times. Did the bath house. Laid in the creek. We only stayed one day on the way out and it was not enough. and hit it again on our way back from Utah it was so great.
@ShaunK894B715E · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #19
Great spot. Bathrooms were nice and easy access to hiking trails and hot springs
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@Christina790A6 · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #19
Beautiful natural environment. Quiet. Great hiking path although the first 1/4 mile was a challenging climb. It was well with the effort. Very quiet and great camping spots. We were fully satisfied .
Good
@richarda847269 · Camped on Apr 11, 2025 at Campsite #19
Scenic campground and close to bathhouse row. Spots were very close and a bit of a challenge for bigger rigs.
@AnthonyPC77213 · Camped on Mar 15, 2025 at Campsite #19
as described. Clean and working everything. Friendly hosts and convenient location.
Excellent
@CarinMEED2B80E · Camped on Feb 12, 2025 at Campsite #19
Campground was clean and easy to access. Restrooms were clean and there is access to hiking at campground . Close drive or path to hiking to downtown hot springs!
Good
@PaulR7699704 · Camped on Nov 21, 2024 at Campsite #19
Lovely quiet campground easy to get to. Clean and functional connections. Close to downtown Hot Springs. However, no office or welcoming staff on site and its easy to head to your site in the wrong direction like we did. Would have been nice to at least have signs showing where to go. Our site was narrow, with a good drop off from the asphalt, right where our steps ended.
Good
@MauraK3959958 · Camped on May 25, 2024 at Campsite #19
One of the two bathroom buildings was closed, so we had to share bathroom facilities with all campers and the picnic area. The campsite itself was VERY close to other campers on 3 sides; I don't think we have ever been so close to other campers in an NP campground! No view to speak of, but nicely trees if you like some shade. That said, the site was level, electrical worked well, and it is the only campground for Hot Springs NP, so it qualifies for 3 stars.
Major Issues
@KateR5AE31A790 · Camped on May 6, 2024 at Campsite #19
Very comfortable, beautiful location. Lots of walking and hiking options. Site could be tight if you are camping large. Tarred sites are high, use caution. Camp hosts were excellent during a tornado warning! Great visit and would return.
@ClintK69AEC7E1 · Camped on Mar 23, 2024 at Campsite #19
Very clean with easy access to hook ups. The kids enjoyed being close to the streams and hiking to the tower to see the beautiful landscape.
Good
@JohnH2789214 · Camped on Mar 20, 2024 at Campsite #19
Easy access to many different hiking trails. Family oriented environment in beautiful setting. Bathrooms were clean. No showers or laundry at the campground.
Good
@DanielD4395113 · Camped on Mar 12, 2024 at Campsite #19
Site were clean, but very close to others. Also there is a main road right next to some of the sites.
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@AlanM7819579 · Camped on Nov 12, 2023 at Campsite #19
Such a clean, beautiful place!! We had a wonderful time there!!
Excellent
@ThomasL2772337 · Camped on Nov 5, 2023 at Campsite #19
Very nice campground. Lots of hiking trails right from the campground. Also, very close to sights to see in the town of Hot Springs. One note: If you are staying in the fall beware of falling acorns. We were parked under an oak tree and it was raining acorns the whole time. It sounded like someone was throwing rocks at our trailer. It startled us and scared our dogs.
Good
@MarkT6244236 · Camped on Oct 15, 2023 at Campsite #19
Really nice park- lots of hiking. Full hookups at a national park
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@RogerG8547378 · Camped on Aug 1, 2023 at Campsite #19
Run down for a National Park campground. Would be nice if they installed showers.
Major Issues
@RachaelYFB17CF · Camped on Jul 24, 2023 at Campsite #19
It is a beautiful area with lots of shade. The only downside is there are no showers and in the summer the bathrooms are very warm, clean but warm.
Major Issues
@ThomasB3452376 · Camped on Jul 21, 2023 at Campsite #19
Campground was clean and well appointed, but the lack of showers was a let down. Especially with temps in the 90's.No big deal if you have a RV with shower, as all the sites have water/electric hookups, but you'll have to figure something out to stay clean if tent/truck camping like I was.Also, they don't sell wood on site, but there are a few corner stores not far from there that do(like Citgo).They're supposed to be doing some renovations this year, so hopefully there are some showers included in those updates!
Good
@LukeW8BBE95E45 · Camped on Apr 28, 2023 at Campsite #19
Pros:- Campground was clean and well laid out- Trails are in your backyard with access to bathhouse row- nice little creek running down the side of the campground Cons:- low hanging trees that can hit your rv if it is tall- highway right next to the campground so it can be loud with trucks and cars with stereos - if it rains the creek can get to high and impassable for days to get to trails. They need to build a little bridge.Would I stay here again, absolutely, I have no complaints I was just sharing my experience.
Excellent
@TawnyVA005938A · Camped on Apr 8, 2023 at Campsite #19
Gulpha Gorge is an urban park, that cannot be overstated. If you're looking for a secluded nature bath and opportunities to get lost in the woods, this ain't the place. All trails lead to town and the Gorge itself is kinda like its own little town. I think the sites should be priced more fairly because all sites are not created equal at this place - some are CLEARLY SUPERIOR to others! For future travelers, site 19 is arguably the worst one in the joint. Small space crammed right on top of two others practically, no good hammock trees, very exposed, close to the park road and the highway road and your view of the creek is blocked by whoever is in an RV in the two spots in front of you. Wouldn't recommend it to anyone. All that being said, we enjoyed our stay at Gulpha Gorge and made the best of it. By far the highlight of this park is the volunteer campground host, Ken. At first meeting you might write him off as another 'rules guy' as he greets you at arrival and gives you the lay of the land. If you're lucky though (and you're open to it), he might come around later and recite a poem, play a couple songs on his guitar (with harmonica and kazoo atop his shoulders) or tell you a story that you'll have to decide for yourself how much is true. A storied man with a sausage dog with no name, hanging out with Ken for a song and a story is worth the cost of the overnight stay.
Good
@RoselynR039BEC · Camped on Apr 6, 2023 at Campsite #19
Clean campground. Friendly staff. Beautiful setting. Easily walkable to downtown Hot Springs and trail system. Caters more to RVs than tents - the only place to pitch a tent at some sites was the paved drive.
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