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Gulpha Gorge Campground

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
40[1]
Nightly fee from
$34[2]
Reservations
Yes[3]
Longest RV or trailer
60 ft[4]

Gulpha Gorge Campground is run by the National Park Service in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas[5]. Recreation.gov lists 40 campsites, and the campground can be reserved there[1][3].

What to expect

NPS says the campground is open year around[6]. Recreation.gov lists 40 campsites, all standard electric[1]. Of those, 28 sites accept an RV or trailer and 28 accept a tent[7]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 60 feet[4]. NPS says sites can be reserved up to 6 months in advance on Recreation.gov[8]. Check-in is 2:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM for 39 of 40 sites, per Recreation.gov[9][10].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 40
Site types[1] 40 standard electric
Sites (NPS count)[11] 40, 40 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations[3] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[12] 2
Hookups[13] electric 40, water 40, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[4] 60 ft (median 37 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 28 sites, tent at 28 sites
Pets[14] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[15] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[9] 2:00 PM
Check-out[10] 12:00 PM
People per site[16] 8

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee Per night
All Camp Sites[2] $34

Amenities

Before you go

Questions people ask

How much does Gulpha Gorge Campground cost?
NPS lists the camping fee for all camp sites as $34 per night[2]. Fees can change, so check Recreation.gov.
Can you reserve Gulpha Gorge Campground?
Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov[3]. NPS says sites can be reserved up to 6 months in advance[8].
How long an RV can stay at Gulpha Gorge Campground?
Recreation.gov lists 60 feet as the longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site[4].
Are dogs allowed at Gulpha Gorge Campground?
Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 40 campsites with this detail[14]. NPS lists a leash of 6 feet or less[18].
Are campfires allowed at Gulpha Gorge Campground?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 40 campsites with this detail, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[15].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 40 overnight campsites at Gulpha Gorge Campground: 40 standard electric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Camping fee, All Camp Sites: $34 per night. National Park Service
  3. Gulpha Gorge Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Gulpha Gorge Campground: 60 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 37 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Gulpha Gorge Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Season and hours (NPS): The campground is open year around. Gulpha Gorge Picnic Area, Gulpha Gorge Campground, and Gulpha Gorge Amphitheater are open to the public from Sunrise to Sunset daily. Registered campers can access the campground 24 hours a day. National Park Service
  7. Permitted equipment at Gulpha Gorge Campground: 28 sites accept an RV or trailer and 28 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Reservation note from NPS: All sites are now available to reserve up to 6 months in advance. Please follow the instructions on Recreation.gov to obtain a campsite. National Park Service
  9. Check-in time at Gulpha Gorge Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Check-out time at Gulpha Gorge Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM (for 39 of 40 sites). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. NPS lists 40 sites at Gulpha Gorge Campground: 40 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
  12. 2 of the 40 campsites at Gulpha Gorge Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Hookups at Gulpha Gorge Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 40 sites with electric hookups (20 amp, 30 amp, 50 amp), 40 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 40 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  14. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Gulpha Gorge Campground: yes at all 40 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  15. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Gulpha Gorge Campground: yes at all 40 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  16. Maximum people per campsite at Gulpha Gorge Campground: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  17. Amenities at Gulpha Gorge Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - year round; showers: Hot - Year Round; drinking water: Yes - year round; dump station: No; cell reception: Yes - year round; camp store: No; firewood for sale: No; food storage... National Park Service
  18. NPS campground rules for Gulpha Gorge Campground. National Park Service

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.