Camping near Greers Ferry Lake
Greers Ferry Lake in Arkansas features several Corps of Engineers (COE) managed campgrounds with various amenities and recreational opportunities. Popular options include Devils Fork, Sugar Loaf, and John F Kennedy campgrounds, all offering electric hookups, water access, and boat ramps. Most campgrounds accommodate both tent and RV camping, with some sites positioned directly on the waterfront. The heavily wooded surroundings provide natural shade and privacy at many campsites, while the lake itself offers nearly 40,000 acres of water surface and more than 340 miles of shoreline for fishing, boating, and swimming.
Seasonal considerations affect campground operations throughout the area, with several facilities like Old Highway 25 and Shiloh campgrounds operating only from mid-May through mid-September. Year-round camping is available at select locations including Heber Springs and John F Kennedy campgrounds. Reservations are recommended, particularly for waterfront sites, which can be secured through Recreation.gov or by phone. Camping fees range from $16-22 per night depending on hookup availability. Sites vary in size and levelness, with some campers noting challenges at certain locations. "The sites are not level but there is the bonus that the sites are not on top of each other and there are some water sites," noted one visitor about Mill Creek Recreation Area.
Waterfront camping receives consistently high ratings from visitors, with many citing the views of Sugar Loaf Mountain and the bridge on Greers Ferry as highlights. Sites along the shoreline allow for direct kayak and boat access, though these premium locations fill quickly during peak season. The region features swimming beaches with actual sand, playgrounds, and fishing opportunities for multiple species including striped bass, walleye, trout, and crappie. Campers particularly value the dense mix of trees including red cedar, black gum, red oak, elm, pecan, and sweet gum that provide ample shade and beautiful fall colors. As one reviewer described Devils Fork, "Beautiful Park with multiple clean swim beaches. Many lake view sites." Wildlife viewing is also common, with visitors frequently spotting white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, rabbits, squirrels, and various bird species.
