Equipment & Vehicle Limits
Important sizing constraints for your RV, trailer, or tent setup.
- Site Length
- 46
- Max Vehicle Length
- 46
- Max Num of Vehicles
- 2
- Driveway Surface
- Paved
- Driveway Entry
- Back-in
CampsiteSTANDARD ELECTRIC✓ ReservableElectric (50) + Water
Site Charlton 12 — Charlton Recreation Area
Charlton Recreation Area · Arkansas · Loop B
Campsite Charlton 12 at Charlton Recreation Area in Arkansas. STANDARD ELECTRIC site. Electric (50), Water available. Maximum 6 people per site. Reservable in advance on Recreation.gov.
34.51682, -93.38181
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Weather at Charlton Recreation Area
Live forecast for the campground. Use it to pack and plan.
Today
Heavy Rain
84°/71°
💧 10%🌬 11mph
↑ 7:08 AM ↓ 6:57 PM
Fri
Heavy Drizzle
77°/69°
💧 38%🌬 9mph
↑ 7:09 AM ↓ 6:56 PM
Sat
Overcast
76°/66°
💧 17%🌬 10mph
↑ 7:09 AM ↓ 6:54 PM
Sun
Overcast
85°/67°
💧 6%🌬 8mph
↑ 7:10 AM ↓ 6:53 PM
Mon
Clear
84°/63°
🌬 10mph
↑ 7:11 AM ↓ 6:51 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
👔 What to Wear
- Moisture-wicking T-shirtLight color, breathable.
- Lightweight shorts or pantsQuick-dry preferred — sweat dries fast.
- Brimmed sun hatBetter than a cap for back-of-neck protection.
- Trail runnersBreathable mesh uppers.
🎒 What to Pack
- WaterBring at least 1L of water; more in heat.
- High-energy snacksA snack for the trail.
- Sun protectionSunscreen, sunglasses, brimmed hat.
- First-aid kitBlister patches, ibuprofen, tape, antiseptic wipes.
- Offline mapDownload your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
- Dry bags for electronicsPhone, camera, and snacks should stay dry.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Capacity & Rules
- Max Num of People
- 6
- Min Num of People
- 1
- Capacity/Size Rating
- Single
- Pets Allowed
- Yes
Site Features
- Shade
- Yes
- Campfire Allowed
- Yes
How Site Charlton 12 Compares
- One of 48 sites at Charlton Recreation Area — 10 of them in the B loop.
- Fits vehicles up to 46 ft — shorter than 63% of sites here.
Other sites in the B loop
Photos from Charlton Recreation Area
Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.
Booking Tips for Site Charlton 12
- Reservation window: Recreation.gov releases bookings up to 6 months ahead — popular sites go in minutes
- Best time to book: 8am local time on the day the window opens
- Cancellation: Recreation.gov refund policies apply — check before booking
- Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
- Check-in/out: 02:00 PM / 01:30 PM
- Pets: allowed (keep on a 6ft leash, never leave unattended)
- Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps