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Established Camping

COE Lake Greeson Star of the West

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

Lake Greeson

Overview

Star of The West Campground on Lake Greeson has 12 non-electric campsites available for first-come, first-serve camping. The campground is located on Lake Greeson where the Little Missouri River feeds into the lake. The area has no electricity. Potable water is available for consumption at two water hydrants. The nearest boat ramp for access will be at 70 Landing Marina or Arrowhead Point Campground.__ Star of The West Campground is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, payment for campsite(s) is done through scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Download the free Recreation.gov mobile on Android or iOS app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.____ Scan and Pay Instructions are located in the bulletin board located on the front of the restroom building.__ This area is open year round for camping. From 1 March to 1 November campsite fees are charged. From November to March the area is open to free camping.

Recreation

Lake Greeson is recognized for its rich variety of game fish, including large mouth, small mouth, stripped, spotted, and white bass, as well as flathead and channel catfish, black and white crappie, walleye, and blue gill. The clear waters offer an excellent opportunity for many boating activities including water skiing, tubing, personal watercraft, or just cruising. Four marinas at the lake offer boaters' fuel, boat and other watercraft rentals, picnic and fishing supplies.

Facilities

Lake Greeson is recognized for its rich variety of game fish, including large mouth, small mouth, stripped, spotted, and white bass, as well as flathead and channel catfish, black and white crappie, walleye, and blue gill. The clear waters offer an excellent opportunity for many boating activities including water skiing, tubing, personal watercraft, or just cruising. Four marinas at the lake offer boaters' fuel, boat and other watercraft rentals, picnic and fishing supplies.

Natural Features

Lake Greeson is about 12 miles long with over 7,260 surface acres of water fed by the clear cool waters of the Little Missouri River. Loblolly pine, shortleaf pine, sweet gum and oak are the dominate 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, bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, and songbirds.__

Nearby Attractions

The Bear Creek Cycle Trail is a draw for off-road enthusiasts. Trail Access Points are located in nearby campground at Daisy State Park, Kirby Landing Campground, and Bear Creek Campground.____ Crater of Diamonds State Park is within a 50-mile drive of the campground. It is the only diamond-producing site in the world open to the public

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Location

COE Lake Greeson Star of the West is located in Arkansas

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Glenwood, AR 71943: drive southwest on US HWY 70/AR 27; at intersection turn right on US HWY 70, continue US HWY 70 West approximately 13 miles and then turn left off US HWY 70 into the campground. From Dierks, AR 71833: drive east on US HWY 70 approximately 13 miles and then turn right off US HWY 70 into the campground.____

Coordinates

34.2406 N
93.83278 W

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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

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  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
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Reviewed Oct. 20, 2024

Arkansas Beauty

Amazingly beautiful and cheap. Bathrooms are vault toilets. They smell bad but the room is clean.

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of COE Lake Greeson Star of the West by Twyana S., October 20, 2024
  • Review photo of COE Lake Greeson Star of the West by Twyana S., October 20, 2024
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2024

Good Location But Better Options Available

The price here is now $10 per day but if you have America the Beautiful Pass it's half price.

Couple downsides are that the bathrooms are pit style bathrooms and kind of nasty and unless you snag one of the sites far back in the woods you are pretty close to the highway so some noise.

It is my understanding that they are scheduled to update the bathrooms in the next year or two but until then I'd definitely suggest going to Arrowhead Point. It's right down the road, same price, quieter, and nicer bathrooms.

Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Nov. 19, 2021

Camping

DATES: MAR 1 TO OCT 31 

FEE:$8.00 PER NIGHT 

LIMITS: 14 DAYS 

ALERT: WATER SUBJECT TO SUDDEN RISE 

Potable water, pit toilets, trash, picnic table, lantern pole, pedestal grill, fire ring, Campground is right off the highway and the sites right next to the road will be noisy. Drive further in and you will find nice flat sites and they are quieter. Good for tent or small trailer as sites are small. Beautiful shade with mature trees. 

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of COE Lake Greeson Star of the West by N I., November 19, 2021
  • Review photo of COE Lake Greeson Star of the West by N I., November 19, 2021
  • Review photo of COE Lake Greeson Star of the West by N I., November 19, 2021
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Reviewed Apr. 1, 2021

Quiet place to get outdoors!

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Great campground just a short distance into Arkansas from Oklahoma. This campground offers more quiet sites in the larger numbered loops and closer proximity sites with additional amenities. 

The water here is perfect for fishing or kayaking but can rise quickly with rainy season(warnings are posted throughout different areas of camp indicating this). Near the waters edge you will find grouping of cypress tress which are interesting to explore when the water is down a bit like it was on my visit.

Each site is equipped with a concrete picnic table, lantern hook and fire ring, however in the main loop sites you also have a prep station and and grill at each site. Water spigots are available at the main loop sites only in addition to a restroom which is near the front entrance. Trash cans are available throughout camp and are picked up regularly. 

Sites are perfect for camping in smaller units with a few that would accommodate larger RVs. 

On my visit the water was a bit lower and it was not crowded at all. I noticed there had been improvements since my last stay here a couple of years ago. It is a very quiet campground overall and nice to enjoy a bit of nature without being directly beside a community with lots of amenities.

Really enjoyed this site and will be back yet again!! 

TIPS: 

  • Bring everything you need so you do not have to leave camp. There is no firewood available on site.
  • If you have an America The Beautiful Pass this campground is half off making it only$4 per night to stay.
  • Review photo of COE Lake Greeson Star of the West by Crystal C., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of COE Lake Greeson Star of the West by Crystal C., April 1, 2021
  • Review photo of COE Lake Greeson Star of the West by Crystal C., April 1, 2021
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Reviewed Aug. 21, 2018

Great Water Views - Bugs To Prove It!! (Don't let that keep you away!)

Just outside of the small town of New Hope I stumbled upon one of the best finds I never knew existed. During a month long trip from Texas to Washington DC filled with camping and exploring, I happened upon this site when I took a turn onto the highway in my attempt to go the winding path toward Lake Degray. About an hour shy of the lake I crossed what I thought was a river (actually a part of Lake Greeson) and found a quick turn out, that had I not been paying attention would have missed entirely.

While tucked away and hidden this Corp of Engineer site offered beautiful views of the water with semi improved campsites in two distinctively different areas. The open area was the more improved section with wide pull throughs. Though it was a little muddy in the sites themselves the road was paved and made for easy navigation around camp.

The camp was completely empty so I had the choice of the grounds to myself and selected SW6 which had a great view of the water and was entirely shaded. It was around 90 degrees when I arrived so the shade was my saving grace, even if that did mean I had to deal with a little mud in the pull in.

This campground uses an honor box system which is placed in front of the vault toilets. I had seen $8 was the cost to stay so as I prepared to take my money to the box I noticed an additional sign at the box itself saying it was half off for all those with an “America The Beautiful Pass” so for only $4 I had a perfect spot to enjoy the evening free of any worries or noise.

It was beautiful!

I went on to explore the other loop which was closed for camping but could be visited for hiking or driving trough. It looked as though it had been closed for some flooding as many of the sites here are lower. There were some amazing views of the waterline and the camp however from this area.

Just another wonderful reason to explore Arkansas. This state seems to never cease to amaze with spectacular views and locations!!

TIPS:

  • Drop your location pin to your safety buddy before you get here. Cell signal with AT&T at east is kinda spotty.
  • Bring a lantern to hang on your lantern pole. There are no other lights around this campsite.
  • BUG SPRAY is a MUST!! There are a lot of mosquitoes because it is literally right by the water!
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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of COE Lake Greeson Star of the West by Crystal C., August 21, 2018
  • Review photo of COE Lake Greeson Star of the West by Crystal C., August 21, 2018
  • Review photo of COE Lake Greeson Star of the West by Crystal C., August 21, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of COE Lake Greeson Star of the West?

    COE Lake Greeson Star of the West is located at 574 feet.

  • Is there cell phone reception at COE Lake Greeson Star of the West?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is good.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at COE Lake Greeson Star of the West?

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