Star Of The West
Star of The West Campground on Lake Greeson has 12 non-electric campsites available for first-come, first-serve camping. The campground is located on Lake Greeson where the Little Missouri River feeds into the lake. The area has no electricity. Potable water is available for consumption at two water hydrants. The nearest boat ramp for access will be at 70 Landing Marina or Arrowhead Point Campground. Scan and Pay Instructions are located in the bulletin board located on the front of the restroom building.
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 13 |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Glenwood, AR 71943: drive southwest on US HWY 70/AR 27; at intersection turn right on US HWY 70, continue US HWY 70 West approximately 13 miles and then turn left off US HWY 70 into the campground. From Dierks, AR 71833: drive east on US HWY 70 approximately 13 miles and then turn right off US HWY 70 into the campground.
| Nearest town | Murfreesboro, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 34.2406° N, 93.8328° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 14.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Razorback Camper Sales, Inc. ↗ | 44.9 mi |
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Worth a stop
The Bear Creek Cycle Trail is a draw for off-road enthusiasts. Trail Access Points are located in nearby campground at Daisy State Park, Kirby Landing Campground, and Bear Creek Campground. Crater of Diamonds State Park is within a 50-mile drive of the campground. It is the only diamond-producing site in the world open to the public
- 4.1 miSelf Creek Lodge And Marina ↗Boat launch
- 9.1 miSwaha Lodge And Marina ↗Boat launch
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Ouachita National Forest.
- inOuachita National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,724,422 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Self Creek BridgeStructure · Daisy · 4.3 mi
- Jones General Store and Esso StationBuilding · Langley · 5 mi
- Old Corinth CemeterySite · Center Point · 13.4 mi
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 recognized 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 and white crappie, walleye, and blue gill. The clear waters offer an excellent opportunity for many boating activities including water skiing, tubing, personal watercraft, or just cruising. Four marinas at the lake offer boaters' fuel, boat and other watercraft rentals, picnic and fishing supplies.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Star Of The West?
No. Star Of The West is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
How many sites does Star Of The West have?
13 sites, including 13 standard sites without power.
Source: Site mix
Is there cell service at Star Of The West?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Star Of The West?
Lake Greeson is recognized 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 and white crappie, walleye, and blue gill. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Star Of The West?
Murfreesboro, Arkansas. The Bear Creek Cycle Trail is a draw for off-road enthusiasts.
Source: Getting there
What if Star Of The West is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Arrowhead Point (1.6 mi, first-come), Kirby Landing (8 mi), and Parker Creek (8.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby