USACE · Data Source: Recreation.gov
About
Overview Heber Springs Park is located on Greers Ferry Lake 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 campground offers 114 sites, 95 of which have electrical hookups. Additional amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, a dump station, playground and a boat ramp. Natural Features Greers Ferry Lake is known for it's deep, clean waters. The visibility is so clear, scuba diving is a popular pastime. 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 color 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) 250-0485 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.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 1.9 mi
fuel station
Fuel station
- 1.8 mi
grocery
Grocery
- 4.0 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 0.8 mi
trailhead
Jeff Anderson Memorial Trail
- 0.7 mi
attraction
Sandy Beach
- 0.5 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Contact & access
- Greers Ferry Project Office · HEBER SPRINGS, AR 72543
- 501-250-0485
Reservations & demand
August weekends are typically reserved about 44 days ahead.
Based on 315 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.
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Source and verification
Last verified: 10/11/2026
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