Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Heber Springs, AR

Open Mid May to Mid Sept

Limit  14 days

63 sites   31 electric  $18.00    32 Non electric $16.00

Reservations 877-444-6777   or recreation.gov

Dump station  picnic table fire ring  grill  showers  flush and pit toilets  swim beach  boat ramp drinking water

Some campsites have been washed out and might not be replaced.  There are some great site on the water but if you want one of those reserve early.   campground is fully shaded with red cedar, black gum, red oak, elm, pecan and sweet gum.  Fishing is the main stay for folks but wildlife watching is another spor

There is a corner market as you turn off SR 25 if you need something last minute.  The road in is like riding a roller coaster, steep and sharp curves so be careful.

Directions from Heber Springs, AR, go 3 miles northwest on SR 16, then 1.25 northeast on the access road, follow signs. 

Address:  734 Cove Creek Road, Quitman, AR  72131

Heber Springs Campground is basically in down town Heber Springs.

• Open mid March - October 31
• 97 sites with electric
• 50 amp service available 
• 35 non electric
• Reservations accepted
• HUGE boat launch with massive parking
• drinking water
• dump station
• general store
• marina
• picnic area
• playground
• flush toilets
• showers
• Address:  89 Park Road, Heber Springs, AR  72543

Directions from Heber Springs go 2.5 miles west on SR 110, then north 1/2 mile north to park entrance.  If you put in the address, at least with our gps it did not take you to the park gate, just keep going.

Wide well paved streets and well maintained.  Grass was manicured and general upkeep being done.  Very nice playground for children ages 5 - 12 with recommended adult supervision.  Large clean bath houses.  Sites are wooded with pads being maintained with most being level.  A lot of beautiful water sites and people were able to tether boats at site.  Not sure if they are able to leave them in the water overnight.  Most of the sites are sites that I would call "Double Sites.  There is a massive boat launch area.  One of the largest I have seen and an equally large parking area for vehicles and boat trailers.  The lake encompasses 30,000 acres of crystal clear water.  The state of Arkansas is known as "The Natural State" and what better example than here.

The town of Heber Springs has so much to offer and this campground is just a part of the package.  While on the lake you have so many options on the lake, fishing, pontoon boats, kayaks, SUP, skiing, scuba diving and the list goes on.  If you plan to fish take your pick, walleye, bass, crappie, catfish, and trout.  Fly fish or cast, I'm sure you can even pole fish if you want.  Fishing tournaments are held through out the year.  Guide or private, kayak or boat.  Take your pick.  

Not only are you able to enjoy the water but you will be able to find many other pursuits to keep you busy.

• Golfing  You will find a championship 18 hole golf course which is reported to be the prettiest in Arkansas.  There is a country club with a course and there is even a 18 hole disc golf course.
• Restaurants abound so you will be able to find just about anything to suit all taste buds.
• Hiking  you will find the Buckeye National Nature Trail, downstream from the dam  The Collins Creek located at the Collins Creek Recreation Area.  The Josh Park Memorial Trail located at the Dam Site Park.  Mossy Bluff National Nature Trail which follows a beautiful wooded bluff over looking the Little Red River below the dam.  On this trail you will see two different types of trees that have grown together and Arkansas even has their version of a "balanced rock".  The Sugar Loaf Mountain Nature Trail is accessible by boat from Highway 337 at the Sugar Loaf Recreation Area
• If you are lucky enough to be in the area during the colder months you must check out the Majestic Trumpter Swans.  They return back to the area every year with their numbers growing.  It is quite a sight to see and hear.  Ask a local about the trumpter swans and they will be able to tell you how to get out to Magness Lake which is east of Heber Springs.  They return to Magness Lake which is a 30 acre oxbow lake near the Little Red.  This truly is an amazing sight as this is the largest population of trumpter swans in the southeast United States.  Birding is alive and well in this area and keep a lookout for the truly majestic bald eagle.
• Another little tidbit is that Heber Springs was know as the location of a health spa.  In a small city park you can still find the remains of "Seven Natural Springs.  Names given to the springs White Sulfphur, Arsenic Chaybeate, Iron Freestone, Red Sulphur, Saltpeter Magnesium Powder, Eye Spring and Black Sulphur.  The springs have been capped but some still produce and remain in use.

So laid back or active you will find it in the Greers Ferry Heber Springs area.

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I love the Heber Springs parks. Jfk park is my favorite,as you can tell its others too. They are all booked up. I've never stayed on dam site very much but its a very nice park.

Very friendly campground. Many amenities including laundry, bathhouse, very nice showers, and large dog park. We really enjoyed the fishing ponds as well. The owners could not have been nicer and more helpful. Would recommend this place to anyone.

Sweet Escape RV Resort in Austin, Arkansas, offers a peaceful and welcoming experience for RV travelers. Conveniently located near Highway 167, it provides easy access to nearby cities like Cabot and Little Rock. The park features several amenities, including full hookups, a large dog park, fishing ponds, a bathhouse with showers, laundry facilities, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Recreational options like yard games and scenic surroundings enhance its appeal for families and solo adventurers alike. this RV park is in its early stages also the bathrooms are the cleanest  that i have seen in a campground/ RV park they clean them daily. in the winter they have complementary hot chocolate and a 15 ft Christmas tree!!! 100% would recommend

I often distinguish in my reviews the places I find preferable for families and those I think are better for people with no kids. I didn’t think about this until I started camping with my 3 boys, all currently under 4. Greers Ferry Lake is one of those places. However, as I said in a review of “Heber Springs,” if I’m reviewing campgrounds here, it isn’t accurate to review “Greers Ferry Lake.” Instead, you would probably be camping at Devil’s Fork Rec Area, Dam Site Rec Area & Campground, Sugar Loaf Campground (in Higden, AR), or Cove Creek Rec Area & Campground (in Quitman, AR). I’ll review those separately; reviewing “Greers Ferry Lake” for prospective campers isn’t all that helpful, in my view.
Despite that, I’ll just say that I love the town of Heber Springs which is located on the Lake. It may be because I have so many memories in Heber from my time in college so I should drop that disclaimer. I also love Sugar Loaf; there’s some great hiking and views. As for Greers Ferry generally, the lake is north of the dam on the Little Red River. There is a ton to do on the lake from fishing, boating/skiing, swimming, etc and it’s a very, very clean lake. The Dam Site Marina has boat rentals, tackle, etc and it’s really nice. For anyone who likes to or is planning on doing a lot of water activities on their trip, the [area around Greers Ferry Lake] is definitely a great spot for anyone wanting to camp with a family due to the lake’s proximity to civilization (ie WalMart) if you need it, activities, amenities, and cleanliness. Plan a trip.

Open:  Year round

Sites:  148 electric

              93 non electric

Fees:    $14.00 - $33.00

Reservations:  877-444-6777 or recreation.gov

Boat ramp   drinking water   dump station   marina   restrooms with flush toilets   showers   day use picnic area playground

Greers Ferry Dam Site is one of several around the lake created by the Greers Ferry Dam which created the 40,000 acre lake.  The dam was dedicated by John F Kennedy one month prior to his death.

Be aware that many of the sites might be hard to back into or hard to level your rig.  The area is thickly wooded and that might make it difficult.  There are a lot of large moss covered rocks that help to set the scene for  wooded wonderland for tents and smaller rigs.  Check your site before parking this park like many of the Corp of Engineer parks are older and built with tent and small RV's in mind.  It is a beautiful site and in Arkansas you must try the fishing

Directions:  3 miles northeast of Heber Springs, AR by way of SR 25 Bypass.

Sugarloaf has become my family’s go to camping area. Campsites are usually easy to book in advance, and we never had any problems with reservations. Swimming are and powered bathrooms are great. Park rangers patrol the park throughout the day and night, giving all campers piece of mind. As most campsites are, there are no real defined borders and all Greers Ferry and Heber Springs are surrounded by residential areas. We had an instance where a gentleman rode his ATV through the woods and just walked up to multiple campsites. He was friendly but later that night someone tried to open my car door, causing the alarm to go off. Proper authorities were called and they eventually caught up with him. Out of the 20+ years we’ve used Sugarloaf, this is the only issue we’ve experienced.

• Mid May to Mid Sep

• 30 sites with electric

• 10 non electric

• Reservations accepted

• Beach/swimming

• Boat ramp

• Drinking Water

• Dump station

• Marina

• Day use picnic area

• Flush toilets

• Showers

• Directions:  At Drasco, Arkansas follow SR 92 west for 12 miles, then SR 225 northwest for 3 miles, take Hill Creek Road south for 1 mile  Address is 474 Hill Creek Road, Edgemont, Arkansas 72044

• GPS 35.610830  -92.149170

If using GPS the address will take you to the campground.  A lot of the sites are double sites which puts you in close proximity to your neighbor.  The campground has a large number of trees giving most campsites a shaded area.  Picnic table are large concrete tables and site pad are on the older side.  There is also a fish cleaning station at the sites.  Bathroom and shower facility is fairly new.

The boat launch is large with a lot of parking for trailers and boats.  There is a nice, large group shelter that can be reserved.  When we were there the park had very few visitors.  The Greers Ferry area is, some would say, remote but in Arkansas we just consider it typical "out in the country".  Edgemont proper is located on the north side of Greers Ferry Lake and has a population of less than 1000 people.  The main draw for this area is water sports including fishing.  There are several sights to see in the area and the drive in the rolling small country towns will be a delight.  Check out the towns of Heber Springs, Mountain View, Batesville and so many more.  Pack a lunch or stop at one of the many mom and pop diners.

Greers Ferry Lake has over 30,000 acres of crystal clear water so whether you fish, dive, water ski or boat it is a beautiful, natural spot to kick back in.

We drove through looking for a place to stay. It was a very nice park with full hook-ups.cabins, Very clean and well kept. It's pet friendly and accommodates larger RVs. It pretty much has everything. Looked really great except it is right next to I40. LOTS of noise so we decided to move on.

We love this campground. We love having direct access to creek. It is kayak, family, pet friendly. The only thing it is lacking is internet connection, which for us is a plus for disconnecting. All sites are reasonably level. Site F is the premium and most secluded full hook up site. They have all levels of sites: primitive, water and electric, or full. Their small store has firewood and many other convenient items for sale. We take our own kayaks, but they do have rentals. They have public showers and restrooms, but the restrooms are currently closed due to renovations. It’s really one of our favorite local sites to camp.

• OPEN ALL YEAR
• 73 sites with electric
• 13 sites with water and electric
• Reservation accepted (high season and weekend I would recommend)
• Boat Ramp
• Showers
• Flush Toilets
• Trash Can at each site
• Fishing Dock
• Playground
• Lightpole

I, very seldom, hand out five star reviews but I couldn't help myself on this one.  It is not the amenities that can rate the five stars but the beauty and the natural aspect of the campground.  The sites are not right on top of each other but neither are they far apart.  Some of the sites back right up to the river, some of them are not on the river.  The sense of peace and a slow southern life style fits right in on the banks of the Little Red River and no it is not red.  It is a beautiful clear green where you may see the rocky bottom.

Without a lot fan fair since you have no clue, from the highway, that there is a campground at this location.  Not far off the road but you do not hear the traffic.  This campground is located below the dam so if you have fears of the dam breaking during the night I would not stay here.  If you don't have those fears I still ask you not to stay here to give the rest of us plenty of chances to book the best sites.  Before the Corp releases water they blow the horn to allow you to get out of the water prior to the release.  Be aware, very aware, because you may get swept away by the higher, swift water.

Directions are very simple since it is below the dam.  Coming from the Heber Springs area you will cross the dam and you will need to turn right at the second turn.  Follow the Fish Hatchery signs and then the campground signs.  We were there for two days and never saw the camp host.  There is a pay station if you do not have reservations.  If you do make it easy on your self and have your correct arrival date and check-in is not until 5 pm with check out at 4 pm.  Site is very clean and well maintained as are the bathrooms and showers.  Do wish all COE campgrounds would install high powered fans in bathrooms and showers.  When it is hot, it is hot in there.

The road in and in the campground is well paved.  Warning the road in is down the hill but not a steep steep hill.  Depends on what you are use to.  Once you arrive in the campground the terrain is flat.  You will find a dense variety of trees that offer an abundant amount of shade during the summer.  Expect a dew every morning and quite often a fog rising up from the river.  There is a wonderful hiking trail that is accessible from the campground the Collins Area Trail.

Arkansas is called "The Natural State" and after visiting the Greers Ferry area will you be in no doubt why.  Located in Cleburne County Arkansas.  The town is a typical small town in the state with less than one thousand people.  Founded over 50 years ago.  Greers Ferry is one of Arkansas leading tourist destinations.  There are over 30,000 acres of crystal clear water.  Rod or fly fish, swim, ski, boat, SUP, kayak, canoe take you pick of a variety of activities on the water.  You can also find a number of golf courses in the area. Hiking trails abound if you feel like stretching your legs.  Restaurants of all types, sizes, and prices if you don't want to cook. Antique and boutique shops are for anyone that is still searching for something to do.  If you haven't been to a fish hatchery check out the one right next to the campground.  Actually if you are camped in section A you can sit in your lawn chair and watch them feed the fish in the outdoor tanks.  Normally, hand in hand, with a dam you will find a fish hatchery.  When the lake forms behind the dam and water builds it changes the temperature and natural habitat for the water creatures.  This hatchery was established in 1965 to produce rainbow trout for restocking the cold tailwaters below the Greers Ferry Dam

Greers Ferry, the town, was named after the dam and lake that were constructed between 1959 and 1964.  When the lake formed it displaced the local citizens from older small settlements and communities in the area.  The community has moved in step to become a major tourist mecca drawn by the bountiful, clear, sparkling water.  The Corp established a plethora of campgrounds.

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Toad Suck is a great campground- with some caveats. All of the sites are reservable and have concrete pads. This makes it impossible to stake down a tent but also provides a great level spot. There's no foragable wood at the sites, but there's a quick stop type gas station very nearby that sells it cheap and locally sourced. The bathrooms can be a trek from your site or right next door, depending on where you're staying, but theyre immaculately clean. They service them twice daily. It's right next to the lock and dam at Toad Suck on the Arkansas River so there's a constant roar of water and the sound of barges throughout the night and day. I don't mind it but keep that in mind if you don't like those sounds. The campsite is peaceful otherwise. Dogs are allowed! ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHOL.

We came for Memorial weekend! It was clean, not noisy at night, great wifi, city park near by to walk you dog. We love it and are staying 6 weeks. Highly recommend.

We took a trip to the Buffalo Point Campground in mid July and it was awesome. Our elementary school age kids as well as the dogs enjoyed the river very much. And some easy hiking was also on our list.