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Charlton Recreation Area

AR · Ouachita National Forest

Charlton Recreation Area is generally easy to book. Across the 8 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in April (4/10) and eases to its lowest in March (1/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar1
  4. Apr4
  5. May2
  6. Jun2
  7. Jul2
  8. Aug2
  9. Sep2
  10. Oct2
  11. Nov
  12. Dec
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (April), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for February 15, 2027 become bookable on August 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 20 electric sites
  • 20 water hookups
  • 8 tent-only sites
  • 46 RV sites
  • Max RV length 80 ft

Activities: AMPHITHEATER, CAMPING, BIKING, CRAWFISHING, DAY USE AREA, FISHING, PICNICKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, SWIMMING, SWIMMING SITE, WATER ACCESS

Location

Where it is