Gulpha Gorge Campground
Federal campground in Hot Springs National Park
Location: Hot Springs, AR, AR
Price: From $34 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (1236 reviews)
Season: May through October
Gulpha Gorge campground is a tree lined retreat nestled on Gulpha Creek just a few minutes from downtown Hot Springs National Park and historic Bathhouse Row. Open all year, the campground features 44 campsites all suitable for RVs and tents. This popular spot is the ideal base camp for all of your Hot Springs adventures and tends to fill up quickly, even in the fall and winter.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Showers, Camp Host
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/gulpha-gorge-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Gulpha Gorge is a tree-lined retreat on Gulpha Creek near Hot Springs National Park with 40 sites suitable for both tents and RVs, featuring fire rings, picnic tables, restrooms, showers, and a camp host.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Eastern Chipmunk, Big Brown Bat, Virginia Opossum, Western Worm Snake, Green Anole, and Plain-bellied Watersnake verified within 8km
Insider tips for Gulpha Gorge Campground: Book early - this is a federal campground that fills up quickly Request a site near the creek for river views and ambiance Camp host on-site for assistance
Skip Gulpha Gorge Campground if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You tent camp - verified camper report indicates sites are better suited for RVs than tents. You need year-round access - seasonal operation May through October only.
Best time to visit Gulpha Gorge Campground: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Stephens Park (Mountain Pine, AR), Spillway (Lake Ouachita) (Royal , AR), Brady Mountain Day-Use (ROYAL, AR), Crystal Springs (Ar) Day-Use (ROYAL, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Gulpha Gorge Campground
Cell signal at Gulpha Gorge Campground (Hot Springs, AR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Gulpha Gorge campground is a tree lined retreat nestled on Gulpha Creek just a few minutes from downtown Hot Springs National Park and historic Bathhouse Row. Open all year, the campground features 44 campsites all suitable for RVs and tents. This popular spot is the ideal base camp for all of your Hot Springs adventures and tends to fill up quickly, even in the fall and winter.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - this is a federal campground that fills up quickly
Request a site near the creek for river views and ambiance
Camp host on-site for assistance
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Gulpha Gorge Campground is off US Hwy 70B on the east side of Hot Springs. For GPS directions, the physical address is 305 Gorge Road, Hot Springs AR 71901. (There is no mail delivery at this address.)
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Hot Springs National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Hot Springs National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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