Army Corps of Engineers · Greers Ferry Lake · Heber Springs, AR

Dam Site(Greers Ferry)

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.

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Dam Site SunsetDAM SITE(GREERS FERRY)DAM SITE(GREERS FERRY)Dam Site
Photos courtesy of USACE, Matt Berger (CC BY 4.0) · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric131
Standard, no hookups80
group shelter electric2
Host/management30
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 120 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

213 sites in 10 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
Dam Site Shelter AMDam SiteGroup Shelter Electric30 amp200 / 2Yes
Dam Site Shelter PMDam SiteGroup Shelter Electric30 amp200 / 2Yes
F01FElectricBack-in41PavedFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
F02FElectricBack-in42PavedFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
F03FElectricBack-in41PavedFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
F04FElectricBack-in49PavedFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
F05FElectricBack-in50PavedFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
F06FElectricBack-in47PavedFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
F07FElectricBack-in74PavedFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
F08FElectricBack-in47PavedFull30 amp8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 9:00 AM, checkout 3:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length99 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites M01, M02, M03, M04 and 36 more are listed accessible

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.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Dam Site(Greers Ferry)30°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 campground 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 Heber Springs, AR, take SR-25 3 miles north and follow signs to the campground.

Nearest townHeber Springs, Arkansas
Coordinates35.5219° N, 91.9975° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearSulphur Creek Outfitters ↗23.9 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗32.2 mi
RV sales & serviceMoix RV Supercenter ↗38.1 mi

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Dam Site Lake Campground Review & Rating with favorite sunset spots .

Worth a stop

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.

On the National Register nearby

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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 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.

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 Dam Site(Greers Ferry)?

Sites at Dam Site(Greers Ferry) 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 Site(Greers Ferry)?

Check-in 9:00 AM, checkout 3:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Dam Site(Greers Ferry) have?

243 sites, including 131 standard sites with power, 80 standard sites without power, and 2 group shelter electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Dam Site(Greers Ferry)?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Dam Site(Greers Ferry) have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Dam Site(Greers Ferry)?

Additional amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, a dump station, playground, marina, swimming area and a boat ramp.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Dam Site(Greers Ferry)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Dam Site(Greers Ferry). Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Dam Site(Greers Ferry)?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Dam Site(Greers Ferry)?

Sites M01, M02, M03, and M04 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 40 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Dam Site(Greers Ferry)?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Dam Site(Greers Ferry)?

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 Dam Site(Greers Ferry)?

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

Source: Getting there