
USACE · Data Source: Recreation.gov
About
Overview Old Highway 25 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 116 sites, 80 of which have electric hookups. One large non-electric group campsite is available as well. Additional amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, a dump station, picnic shelter, swimming beach 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) 250-0483 or call (501) 362-2416 for general information. Nearby Attractions 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.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 1.9 mi
fuel station
Fuel station
- 2.0 mi
grocery
Walmart Supercenter
- 2.1 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 1.3 mi
trailhead
Josh Park Memorial Trail Trailhead
- 0.8 mi
attraction
Cliff Jumping Point
- 0.4 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
- 501-250-0483
Reservations & demand
October weekends are typically reserved about 40 days ahead.
Based on 232 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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