Sugar Loaf
Sugar Loaf 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 electric | 55 |
| Standard, no hookups | 15 |
| group shelter electric | 2 |
| Host/management | 6 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 88 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
72 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | A | Standard | Back-in | 62 | Paved | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| A02 | A | Standard | Back-in | 46 | Paved | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| A03 | A | Standard | Back-in | 63 | Paved | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| A04 | A | Standard | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| A05 | A | Standard | Back-in | 74 | Paved | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| A06 | A | Standard | Back-in | 52 | Paved | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| A07 | A | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| A08 | A | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| A09 | A | Standard | Back-in | 88 | Paved | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| A10 | A | Standard | Back-in | 50 | Paved | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
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
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 200 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
This campground offers 70 sites, 55 of which have electric hookups. Additional amenities include flush and vault toilets, drinking water, showers, a dump station, playground, picnic shelter and a boat ramp.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Bee Branch, AR, take SR-92 12 miles northeast to SR-337. Travel SR-337 1 mile west, and follow signs to campground.
| Nearest town | Higden, Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 35.5458° N, 92.2722° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 29.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Moix RV Supercenter ↗ | 32.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sulphur Creek Outfitters ↗ | 36.5 mi |
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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.
- 14.8 miDam Site Marina ↗Boat launch
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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, water skiing, swimming, scuba diving and fishing opportunities. Sugar Loaf Mountain Island National Nature Trail is adjacent to the campground, on an island within the lake. The trail must be accessed by boat, but visitors who tackle the 1.5-mile hike reach levels 1,001 ft. above sea level, providing impressive panoramic views of the surrounding lake and countryside.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Sugar Loaf?
Sites at Sugar Loaf are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Sugar Loaf?
Check-in 5:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Sugar Loaf have?
78 sites, including 55 standard sites with power, 15 standard sites without power, and 2 group shelter electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Sugar Loaf?
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 Sugar Loaf have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Sugar Loaf?
Additional amenities include flush and vault toilets, drinking water, showers, a dump station, playground, picnic shelter and a boat ramp.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Sugar Loaf?
Yes, pets are allowed at Sugar Loaf. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Sugar Loaf?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Sugar Loaf?
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 Sugar Loaf?
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 Sugar Loaf?
Higden, 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 Sugar Loaf is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Narrows (4.3 mi), Devils Fork (5.7 mi), and Choctaw (6.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby