Charlton Trail
The Charlton Trail begins at Charlton Recreation Area and ends at Crystal Springs Campground on beautiful Lake Ouachita. Both areas offer camping, picnicking, and swimming. This trail is a popular day-hike, traveling up and down mountain slopes through a mixed hardwood and pine forest. Beautiful displays of wildflowers await travelers during the spring and summer months. Although its primary use is hiking, the trail is also open to mountain biking.
General Information
Available at Charlton and Crystal Springs Recreation Areas.
Trail is open to hiking and mountain bikes only.
Address: 1523 Hwy 270E Mt Ida, AR 71957
Phone: (870) 867-2101
Hours: Visitor center open Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Directions
U.S. Highway 270 to Charlton Recreation Area; the trail begins at Charlton Amphitheater and ends at Crystal Springs Campground.
