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Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park
Gulpha Gorge is the only campground in Hot Springs National Park, tucked along Gulpha Creek just minutes from Bathhouse Row and downtown Hot Springs. All 40 sites have electric hookups, and the Gulpha Gorge, Hot Springs Mountain, and Sunset trails all start nearby.
40 campsites|Arkansas
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Campsite Types
Standard (electric)
40 sites
Electric hookupsRV OKTent OK
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Guide to Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park
Best Campsites
For Families:Sites closest to the creek and trailheads make for an easy base to explore Bathhouse Row
For RVs:All 40 sites have electric hookups, making this an easy stop for RVs of most sizes
For Tents:Every site has power, but tent campers can use any site just as easily as an RV
When to Go
Spring and fall bring the most comfortable temperatures for exploring Bathhouse Row and the trails; summer in Arkansas runs hot and humid.
Tips
- →This is the only campground in the park, so it books up, especially on spring and fall weekends
- →Bathhouse Row and downtown Hot Springs are a short drive away for dining and the historic bathhouses
- →Every site has electric hookups, so there's no need to seek out a specific loop for power
- →Trailheads for Gulpha Gorge, Hot Springs Mountain, and the Sunset Trail all start near the campground
- →Book on a rolling window on recreation.gov and watch for cancellations if your dates show full
Highlights
The only campground inside Hot Springs National ParkMinutes from Bathhouse Row and downtown Hot SpringsEvery site has electric hookupsAlong Gulpha CreekTrailheads for Gulpha Gorge, Hot Springs Mountain, and Sunset trails nearbySmall, easy-to-navigate campground at 40 sites
Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park — Frequently Asked
Is Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park hard to book?+
Yes — Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park is a federal campground booked through recreation.gov, and its sites fill up on weekends and during peak seasons. Spring and fall bring the most comfortable temperatures for exploring Bathhouse Row and the trails; summer in Arkansas runs hot and humid. Reserve early on recreation.gov, and set a Camp.land alert to catch cancellations the moment they open.
How many campsites does Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park have?+
Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park has 40 campsites, including Standard (electric).
How far in advance should I book Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park?+
Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park is a federal campground, so sites are booked through recreation.gov — typically up to 6 months in advance — not the Texas state park system. If your dates are already full, set a Camp.land alert and we'll email you the moment a cancellation opens.
How can I get a last-minute campsite at Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park?+
Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park occasionally has same-day or cancellation openings on recreation.gov, especially midweek. Camp.land watches Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park for cancellations and emails you the instant one opens, with a direct booking link.
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