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Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park
Hot Springs, Arkansas · 40 campsites
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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.
Campsites
40 campsites
Region
Arkansas
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Campsite types
Standard (electric)
40 sites
Electric hookupsRV OKTent OK
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Location & trip guide
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park is in Arkansas. Use the official booking provider for current arrival directions and access details.
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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 found during scheduled checks every 30 minutes.
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?+
Check this campground’s official reservation page for its current release schedule and seasonal openings. We have not verified a booking window for this campground.
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 checks every 30 minutes and emails you when a check finds an opening, with a direct booking link. Availability can change before you book.
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