Sugar Loaf

SUGAR LOAF

Overview

Sugar Loaf 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.

Facilities

This campground offers 70 sites, 55 of which have electric hookups. Additional amenities include flush and vault toilets, drinking water, showers, a dump station, playground, 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.

Recreation

Greers Ferry Lake is an outdoor enthusiasts' dream, with boating, sailing, water skiing, swimming, scuba diving and fishing opportunities.

Sugar Loaf Mountain Island National Nature Trail is adjacent to the campground, on an island within the lake. The trail must be accessed by boat, but visitors who tackle the 1.5-mile hike reach levels 1,001 ft. above sea level, providing impressive panoramic views of the surrounding lake and countryside.

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.

Contact Info

For local information, please call (501) 654-2267 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.
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 - Boating

Directions

From Bee Branch, AR, take SR-92 12 miles northeast to SR-337. Travel SR-337 1 mile west, and follow signs to campground.

Contact Information

Phone: 501-654-2267

Greers Ferry Project Office
P.O. Box 1088
Heber Springs, AR 72543

1389 RESORT ROAD
HIGDEN, AR 72067

Rental Options

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