Army Corps of Engineers · Greers Ferry Lake · Higden, AR

Mill Creek

Mill Creek 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.

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Site mix

Standard, no hookups31
Host/management5
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

31 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
A01APavedPartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
A02APavedPartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
A03APavedPartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
A04APavedPartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
A05APavedPartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
A06APavedPartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
A07APavedPartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
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Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 5:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

This campground offers 31 non-electric sites. Additional amenities include vault toilets and boat ramp.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Mill Creek30°40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 3.79 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowFebruary: 3.84 inches of precipitation, 0.6 inches of snowMarch: 4.94 inches of precipitation, 0.7 inches of snowApril: 5.35 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 5.69 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 3.72 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.37 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.78 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.65 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 4.24 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 5.09 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowDecember: 4.92 inches of precipitation, 0.7 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 38.1°F averageFebruary: 42.2°F averageMarch: 50.2°F averageApril: 59.5°F averageMay: 67.9°F averageJune: 76.1°F averageJuly: 80.2°F averageAugust: 79.3°F averageSeptember: 72.4°F averageOctober: 61.2°F averageNovember: 50.0°F averageDecember: 41.0°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Greers Ferry Dam, less than a mile from the recreation area point at 527 feet, station USC00032978 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 53 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 3 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Greers Ferry, AR, travel 4.5 miles on AR-16 E, then travel 0.6 miles on AR-92 W. Turn right onto Mill Creek Road and follow the signs to the campground.

Nearest townHigden, Arkansas
AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 35.52° N, 92.00° W. Call the office before you drive.

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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. 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

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.

Guidebooks for Arkansas

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  • The Ozarks: 43 spectacular hikes in Arkansas and Missouri
    Jim Warnock, 2017
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  • Arkansas Nature Lover's Guidebook
    Tim Ernst and Pam Ernst, 2010
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  • Scenic Routes and Byways the Ozarks
    Don Kurz, 2013
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Mill Creek?

Sites at Mill Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Mill Creek?

Check-in 5:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Mill Creek have?

36 sites, including 31 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Mill Creek?

Mill Creek is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Mill Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Mill Creek. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Mill Creek?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Mill Creek?

Greers Ferry Lake is an outdoor enthusiasts' dream, with boating, sailing, water skiing, swimming, scuba diving and fishing opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Mill Creek?

Higden, Arkansas. With over 30,000 acres of water surface, the lake serves as a playground for all kinds of water sports.

Source: Getting there