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DAM SITE(GREERS FERRY)

Heber Springs, Arkansas · US Army Corps of Engineers

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About

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. 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. 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.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. 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. For local information, please call (501) 362-5233 or call (501) 362-2416 for general information.

Directions

From Heber Springs, AR, take SR-25 3 miles north and follow signs to the campground.

Location

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Details

State
Arkansas
City / area
Heber Springs
Agency
US Army Corps of Engineers
Parent area
Greers Ferry Lake
Campsites
213
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$18–$150 / night
Rating
4.37 / 5 (778 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
Tent, RV, Trailer

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