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

Heber Springs

Heber Springs 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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ShelterHeber SpringsCourtesy DockPlayground
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Site mix

Standard with electric95
Standard, no hookups19
group shelter electric2
Host/management18
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 99 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

116 sites in 5 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
A01AElectricBack-in59PavedFull30 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
A02AElectricBack-in45PavedFull30 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
A03AElectricBack-in45PavedFull30 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
A04AElectricBack-in58PavedFull30 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
A05AElectricBack-in40PavedFull30 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
A06AElectricBack-in44PavedFull30 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
A07AElectricBack-in45PavedFull30 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
A08AElectricBack-in40PavedFull30 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
A09AElectricBack-in44PavedFull30 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
A10AElectricBack-in37PavedFull30 ampYes / –8 / 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 5:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length99 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

This campground offers 114 sites, 95 of which have electrical hookups. Additional amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, a dump station, playground 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 Heber Springs30°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, 4 miles 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, travel 2 miles west on SR-110, then.5 miles north on the paved access road. Follow signs to campground.

Nearest townHeber Springs, Arkansas
Coordinates35.5039° N, 92.0664° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearSulphur Creek Outfitters ↗25.6 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗32.4 mi
RV sales & serviceMoix RV Supercenter ↗34.7 mi

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Heber Springs Corps. of Engineer Campground/ Greers Ferry Lake/Heber Springs,Ark.

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.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

Greers Ferry Lake is known for it's deep, clean waters. The visibility is so clear, scuba diving is a popular pastime. 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 color 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.

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 Heber Springs?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Heber Springs?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Heber Springs have?

134 sites, including 95 standard sites with power, 19 standard sites without power, and 2 group shelter electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Heber Springs?

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 Heber Springs have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Heber Springs?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Heber Springs?

Yes, pets are allowed at Heber Springs. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Heber Springs?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Heber Springs?

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

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Heber Springs?

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 Heber Springs?

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

What if Heber Springs is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Old Highway 25 (3.3 mi), John F Kennedy (4 mi), and Dam Site(Greers Ferry) (4.1 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby