Established Camping
Parker Creek
Parker Creek is located near Murfreesboro, Arkansas, and is part of the Lake Greeson area. The terrain consists of wooded areas and is close to the lake, providing opportunities for water activities. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer, and nearby attractions include Crater of Diamonds State Park and the Little Missouri River.
Description
State Department of Natural Resources
Lake Greeson Wildlife Management Area
Overview
Parker Creek Campground is located on Lake Greeson on the beautiful Little Missouri River in Pike County, Arkansas. The lake is approximately 12 miles long with 7,260 surface acres of water for water sports, picnicking and hiking along the forested lake shore.
Recreation
Lake Greeson is recognized for its rich variety of game fish, including large mouth, stripped, spotted, small mouth and white bass, as well as flathead and channel catfish, black and white crappie, walleye and blue gill. The tail-waters of the Little Missouri River below the dam also support a healthy population of rainbow trout and small mouth bass. Boating is another popular activity. The beautiful clear waters offer an excellent opportunity for many boating activities including water skiing, tubing, cruising and fishing. Four marinas at Lake Greeson offer boaters fuel, boat rentals and picnic and fishing supplies. Lake Greeson offers 30 miles of walking, nature and cycling trails for public use. There is a short nature trail in the campground for naturalists, birders and families to enjoy. The best opportunity for hunting lies within the Lake Greeson Wildlife Management Area. Deer, quail, turkey, squirrel and rabbits are the primary game.
Facilities
Parker Creek offers 60 campsites, most of which have electric hookups. There are also three tent-only, non-electric sites. Each campsite has a picnic table, grill and lantern pole. Other amenities include a dump station, drinking water, two bathrooms with hot showers, a boat ramp, playground and swimming beach.
Natural Features
Central Arkansas is mild and somewhat humid in spring and fall, hot and very humid in summer and variable in winter, where temperatures may range from below freezing to the 60s. Loblolly pine, shortleaf pine, sweet gum and oak are the dominant tree species on upland areas of the lake, while bottomland hardwoods are common along rivers, creeks and streams that enter the lake. The public lands around Lake Greeson provide a variety of habitats for numerous species of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, wild turkey, geese, southern bald eagles, migratory waterfowl and songbirds. Bald eagles are an attraction for visitors each winter.
Nearby Attractions
Ouachita National Forest and Hot Springs National Park are within a two-hour drive from the campground.
Location
Parker Creek is located in Arkansas
Directions
From Texarkana, Arkansas, take Interstate 30 east for 46 miles to Prescott. Continue onto Highway 19 north to Narrows Dam. After crossing the bridge across the Little Missouri River, proceed about 3 miles to the campground.
Address
129 PARKER CREEK ROAD
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
Coordinates
34.1416667 N
93.7458333 W
Detours Nearby
COE Lake Greeson Parker Creek Campground
14 min away
Long Creek Campsite on the Eagle Rock Loop
1 hr 21 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 17 min from Hot Springs
- 1 hr 22 min from Texarkana
- 1 hr 54 min from Little Rock
- 2 hrs 43 min from Fort Smith
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
