Crystal Campground
Crystal Campground
Crystal Campground is a free, primitive 9-site campground in Ouachita National Forest alongside Montgomery Creek, offering first-come, first-served access year-round with basic amenities including pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings—ideal for tent camping and small RVs seeking creek access for swimming and water recreation.
Located 4 miles northeast of Norman via a well-maintained forest road, the campground features no water hookups but provides access to spring-fed creek water and serves as a base for hiking trails including the Crystal Springs Trail.
Note that cell service is limited (T-Mobile unavailable), and visitors must bring their own drinking water and firewood.
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