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Dam Site(Greers Ferry)
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — HEBER SPRINGS · Arkansas · Greers Ferry Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Greers Ferry Lake |
| Location | HEBER SPRINGS · Arkansas · Greers Ferry Lake · 35.52194, -91.99750 · Map |
| Sites | 213 public sites counted from the federal listing — 131 standard electric; 80 standard nonelectric; 2 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 150 of 213 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 42 of 213 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 213 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 213 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 120 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 230 sites · 30 ft: 226 sites · 35 ft: 222 sites · 40 ft: 206 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 5:00 PM · Out 4:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 243 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 40 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 501-362-5233 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
Overview Dam Site Park is located at Greers Ferry Dam at the foot of Round Mountain in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of north-central Arkansas. The environment provides the ideal location for family camping, fishing, boating and hiking.
Recreation Greers Ferry Lake is an outdoor enthusiasts' dream, with boating, sailing, water skiing, swimming, scuba diving and fishing opportunities. Hikers enjoy the area's three National Nature Trails and one multi-purpose fitness trail.
The William Carl Garner Visitor Center is just west of the dam, with exhibits, a children's touch table, and a replica of the world record 40 lb. 4 oz. brown trout caught in the Little Red River downstream of the center.
Facilities This large campground offers 211 sites, 131 of which offer electric hookups, with 40 having water and electric hookups.
Additional amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, a dump station, playground, marina, swimming area and a boat ramp.
Natural Features A dense mix of red cedar, black gum, red oak, elm, pecan and sweet gum trees forest the area, providing shade in the summer months and beautiful fall colors during autumn.
Wildlife is plentiful around Greers Ferry Lake. Visitors commonly see white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, rabbits, squirrels and a wide variety of birds. Nearby Attractions With over 30,000 acres of water surface, the lake serves as a playground for all kinds of water sports. Eighteen parks around the shoreline provide modern campgrounds, boat ramps, swim areas and marinas.
The William Carl Garner Visitor Center is just west of the dam, with exhibits, a children's touch table, and a replica of the world record 40 lb. 4 oz. brown trout caught in the Little Red River downstream of the center.
The Greers Ferry National Fish Hatchery, in Heber Springs, located below the dam, offers free tours. Built in 1965, the hatchery produces about one million rainbow trout a year for restocking the Little Red and other Arkansas streams.
Contact Info For local information, please call (501) 362-5233 or call (501) 362-2416 for general information.
Directions, from the listing
From Heber Springs, AR, take SR-25 3 miles north and follow signs to the campground.
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Trip Card — Dam Site(Greers Ferry)
HEBER SPRINGS · Arkansas · Greers Ferry Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | HEBER SPRINGS · Arkansas · Greers Ferry Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 150 |
| Max RV | Up to 120 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 213 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232567 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.