Crystal Springs, AR

Located along the southern shores of Lake Ouachita in Garland County, Arkansas, Crystal Springs is a small rural community surrounded by the scenic Ouachita National Forest. With just over a hundred residents, it offers a quiet, nature-focused lifestyle with marinas, boat launches, and hiking trails right in your backyard. Residents enjoy the peaceful mountain setting while staying only seventeen miles west of Hot Springs, making trips for groceries, dining, medical care, and Lake Hamilton schools an easy drive.