Everything you need to know about camping at Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park. Updated for 2026.
Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park is a federal campground booked on recreation.gov, where the current nightly fee is shown at checkout. It has Standard (electric) sites.
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.
Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park has 40 total sites. 40 Standard (electric) sites in the Gulpha Gorge loop.
It depends on what you're looking for. 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.
Essentials: tent or RV (depending on site type), sleeping bags, cooler with ice, firewood (can't collect wood in most Texas parks), sunscreen, bug spray, water bottles, and headlamps. Book on a rolling window on recreation.gov and watch for cancellations if your dates show full
Spring and fall bring the most comfortable temperatures for exploring Bathhouse Row and the trails; summer in Arkansas runs hot and humid.
Camp.land watches Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park on recreation.gov around the clock and emails you the moment a cancellation opens up. People cancel all the time — especially midweek. You can also try walk-up sites on the day of arrival, but availability isn't guaranteed.
Gulpha Gorge Campground — Hot Springs National Park doesn't have traditional cabins, but offers Standard (electric) camping options.
Yes. Standard (electric) (Gulpha Gorge): max 40 sites, Electric hookups. Check equipment length limits for your specific RV.
Set an alert and we’ll email you the moment a cancellation opens on recreation.gov. We watch it around the clock.