Dam Site(Greers Ferry)

DAM SITE(GREERS FERRY)

Part of Greers Ferry Lake

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.

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.

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.

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.

Important Notices

  • Attendant is on duty during peak season.

  • One wheeled camping unit and two tents or four tents are allowed per site. Maximum of 8 occupants per site.

  • ATV's, golf carts or off-road vehicles are prohibited.

  • No horses, livestock or exotic animals are allowed.

  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • For more information on Greers Ferry Lake, click Here .

  • STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.

Available Activities

  • SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
  • CAMPING - Camping
  • BOATING - Marina

Directions

From Heber Springs, AR, take SR-25 3 miles north and follow signs to the campground.

Contact Information

Phone: 501-362-5233

Greers Ferry Project Office
P.O. Box 1088
HEBER SPRINGS, AR 72543
315 HEBER SPRINGS ROAD NORTH
HEBER SPRINGS, AR 72543

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