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John F Kennedy
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 · 35.51594, -91.99647 · Map |
| Sites | 69 public sites counted from the federal listing — 67 standard electric; 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 70 of 69 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 58 of 69 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 69 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 69 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 80 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 68 sites · 30 ft: 68 sites · 35 ft: 66 sites · 40 ft: 65 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 70 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 501-250-0481 |
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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 John F. Kennedy Park is located on the Little Red River just downstream of Greers Ferry Dam in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of north-central Arkansas.
In his last major appearance before his death, President John F. Kennedy stood on a flag-draped platform overlooking the just-completed Greers Ferry Dam and spoke of the prosperity the lake would bring to the region.
Today, a million visitors flock yearly to the scenic waters 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 campground offers 68 sites with electrical hookups, 44 of which also have water hookups. Additional amenities include flush toilets, showers, a dump station, picnic shelter 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 in autumn.
Wildlife is plentiful around Greers Ferry Lake. Visitors commonly see white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, rabbits, squirrels and a wide variety of birds. Contact Info For local information, please call (501) 250-0481 or call (501) 362-2416 for general information. 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 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.
Directions, from the listing
From Heber Springs, AR, take SR-25 north 4 miles, cross the dam, and turn right on the second road.
Nearest federal campgrounds
0 mi straight-line · HEBER SPRINGS ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersDam Site Campground
1 mi straight-line · Heber Springs ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersOld Highway 25
2 mi straight-line · TUMBLING SHOALS ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersHeber Springs
4 mi straight-line · HEBER SPRINGS ArkansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersShiloh
9 mi straight-line · GREERS FERRY Arkansas
Trip Card — John F Kennedy
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 70 |
| Max RV | Up to 80 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 69 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232613 · 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.