Army Corps of Engineers · Lake Greeson · Murfreesboro, AR

Dam Area

Dam Area Campground is located on a hill above Narrows Dam. Narrows Dam is the only all-concrete dam in the Vicksburg District.

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Dam Area Campground Swim BeachDam Area Swim BeachDump StationRestroom and Shower Building
Photos courtesy of Tammy Fant · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric18
Standard, no hookups6
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

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 65 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
01Loop 1ElectricBack-in40GravelPartial30 ampYes / –10 / –YesStandard
02Loop 1ElectricBack-in52GravelPartial30 ampYes / –10 / –YesStandard
03Loop 1ElectricBack-in41GravelPartial30 ampYes / –10 / –YesStandard
04Loop 1ElectricBack-in59GravelPartial30 ampYes / –10 / –YesStandard
05Loop 1ElectricBack-in53GravelPartial30 ampYes / –10 / –YesStandard
06Loop 1ElectricBack-in65GravelPartial30 ampYes / –10 / –YesPreferred
07Loop 1ElectricBack-in31GravelPartial30 ampYes / –10 / –YesStandard
08Loop 1ElectricBack-in65GravelPartial30 ampYes / –10 / –YesPreferred
09Loop 1ElectricBack-in51GravelPartial30 ampYes / –10 / –YesPreferred
10Loop 1ElectricBack-in52GravelPartial30 ampYes / –10 / –YesPreferred

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 06:00 PM, checkout 04:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water, sewer
Max vehicle length65 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

Dam Area Campground has 24 campsites. Sites 1 - 18 are electrical sites. Sites 6 - 11 have 20 amp and 30 amp electric service with water hookup. Site 17 has 20 and 30 amp electric hookup, water and sewer hookup. Non-electric sites are 19 - 24. Each site provides a picnic table, ground grill, pedestal grill, and lantern post. Other amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, swim beach, boat ramp, marina, and dump station.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Dam Area40°50°60°70°80°January: 4.24 inches of precipitation, 0.8 inches of snowFebruary: 4.39 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowMarch: 5.90 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowApril: 5.99 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 6.41 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 3.80 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.50 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.86 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.13 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 5.22 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 4.65 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowDecember: 5.26 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 40.0°F averageFebruary: 43.8°F averageMarch: 51.4°F averageApril: 59.0°F averageMay: 67.6°F averageJune: 75.2°F averageJuly: 79.1°F averageAugust: 78.9°F averageSeptember: 72.5°F averageOctober: 61.1°F averageNovember: 50.1°F averageDecember: 42.4°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Murfreesboro 1W, 5 miles from the recreation area point at 460 feet, station USC00035079 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 58 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 1 inch a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From the town of Murfreesboro driving norhtwest toward AR-26W/AR-27 S, take a slight right onto N Washington Ave. Turn left onto W 13th ST. At the 4-way Stop turn right onto AR-19N/Maple Ave. Continue to follow AR-19N approximately 6 miles and then turn right onto Dynamite Hill RD.

Nearest townMurfreesboro, Arkansas
AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 34.15° N, 93.72° W. Call the office before you drive.

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Natural features

Lake Greeson is about 12 miles long with over 7,260 surface acres of water fed by the clear cool waters of the Little Missouri River. Loblolly pine, shortleaf pine, sweet gum and oak are the dominate tree species on upland areas of the lake, while bottomland hardwoods are common along rivers, creeks, and streams that enter the lake. The public lands around Lake Greeson provide a variety of habitats for numerous species of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, wild turkey, geese, bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, and songbirds.

Recreation

Lake Greeson is recongized for its rich variety of game fish, including large mouth, small mouth, stripped, spotted, and white bass, as well as flathead and channel catfish, black crappie, walleye and blue gill. The clear waters offer an excellent opportunity for many boating activities including water skiing, tubing, personal water craft, or cruising the lake. Trout Fishing is a popular attraction for this campground. Access to the clear cold waters of the Littler Missouri River generated below Narrows Dam is available at the Riverside Day Use Area just a few miles from the campground off of AR-19N. Trout stocking for the river below the dam is provided by the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission. The marina located within the campground offers boat and other water craft rentals, picnic and fishing supplies.

Nearby

Crater of Diamonds State Park is within 15 miles of the campground. It is the only diamond producing site in the world open to the public.

Guidebooks for Arkansas

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Dam Area?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Dam Area?

Check-in 06:00 PM, checkout 04:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Dam Area have?

24 sites, including 18 standard sites with power and 6 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Dam Area?

The longest site here provides 65 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Dam Area have hookups?

Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Dam Area?

Other amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, swim beach, boat ramp, marina, and dump station.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Dam Area?

Yes, pets are allowed at Dam Area. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Dam Area?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Dam Area?

Lake Greeson is recongized for its rich variety of game fish, including large mouth, small mouth, stripped, spotted, and white bass, as well as flathead and channel catfish, black crappie, walleye and blue gill. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Dam Area?

Murfreesboro, Arkansas. Crater of Diamonds State Park is within 15 miles of the campground.

Source: Getting there