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

Hill Creek

Hill 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 with electric21
Standard, no hookups5
group shelter electric2
Host/management14
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 72 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

28 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerPeople / vehiclesFires
A01ElectricBack-in51PavedPartial30 amp8 / 2Yes
A02ElectricBack-in50PavedFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
A03ElectricBack-in72PavedFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
A04ElectricBack-in57PavedFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
A05ElectricBack-in46PavedPartial30 amp8 / 2Yes
A06ElectricBack-in42PavedFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
A07ElectricBack-in67PavedPartial30 amp8 / 2Yes
A08ElectricBack-in56PavedPartial30 amp8 / 2Yes
A09ElectricBack-in45PavedFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
A10ElectricBack-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 5:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length75 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

This campground offers 26 sites, 21 of which have electric hookups. Additional amenities include flush and vault toilets, drinking water, showers, a dump station, 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 Hill 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, 10 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 Drasco, AR, take SR-92 west 12 miles to SR-225. Travel SR-225 northwest 3 miles, then 2 miles south on paved access road. Follow signs to the campground.

Nearest townEdgemont, Arkansas
Coordinates35.6108° N, 92.1492° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗24.6 mi
Outdoor gearSulphur Creek Outfitters ↗34.1 mi
RV sales & serviceMoix RV Supercenter ↗38.8 mi

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Explore

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

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, waterskiing, swimming, scuba diving and fishing opportunities. Hikers enjoy the area's three National Nature Trails and one multi-purpose fitness trail.

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 Hill Creek?

Sites at Hill 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 Hill Creek?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Hill Creek have?

42 sites, including 21 standard sites with power, 5 standard sites without power, and 2 group shelter electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Hill Creek?

The longest site here provides 75 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 Hill Creek have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Hill Creek?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Hill Creek?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Hill Creek?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Hill Creek?

FCC coverage maps show 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 Hill Creek?

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

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Hill Creek?

Edgemont, 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 Hill Creek is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Devils Fork (2.6 mi), Narrows (4.2 mi), and Shiloh (5.1 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby