Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Heber Springs, AR

John F Kennedy Campground and other Corps of Engineers sites along Greers Ferry Lake accommodate pets throughout their lakeside facilities. Camping options include tent and RV sites with most locations offering electric hookups, picnic tables, and access to drinking water. Dam Site Campground maintains pet-friendly policies while providing firewood, market access, and full hookup options for RV campers with pets. Heber Springs Campground offers similar amenities with electric sites and pet-accessible areas near the water. The campgrounds enforce standard leash requirements with pets needing to remain under owner control at all times. Waterfront sites allow campers to enjoy the shoreline with their dogs, though swimming areas with designated beaches may have specific pet restrictions. Clean restrooms and trash facilities support responsible pet waste management throughout these recreation areas.

Greers Ferry Lake's 30,000 acres of crystal-clear water provides numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation with pets. Dogs are welcome on most hiking trails around the lake, including the trails at Sugar Loaf Mountain and the Mossy Bluff National Nature Trail which follows wooded bluffs overlooking the Little Red River. Pet owners should be prepared for the rocky shoreline characteristic of Greers Ferry, described by visitors as having cliff faces rather than gradual beaches in many areas. The campgrounds stay open seasonally, with John F Kennedy and Heber Springs operating year-round while Old Highway 25 Campground welcomes campers and their pets from May through September. During peak summer months, campsites fill quickly on weekends, though midweek camping offers more peaceful experiences with pets. Wildlife spotting from campsites is common, so keeping dogs leashed protects both local fauna and pets.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Heber Springs, Arkansas (79)

    1. John F Kennedy

    22 Reviews
    Tumbling Shoals, AR
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 250-0481

    $22 - $50 / night

    "Very nice little campground just off Arkansas Hwy 25 by Greers Ferry Lake, Heber Springs, Arkansas. Actually, many of the campsites are along the beginning of the Little Red River."

    "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. "

    2. COE Greers Ferry Lake Old Highway 25 Campground

    13 Reviews
    Heber Springs, AR
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 250-0483

    $18 - $150 / night

    "Nice sites on the lake. We camp here a lot since it is close to our house. Staff is friendly and doesn't get in your business. Drive through to find the choice sites."

    "Right next to the water. Great views, great breeze. Our campsite was handicap accessible."

    3. Heber Springs

    12 Reviews
    Heber Springs, AR
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (501) 250-0485

    $18 - $50 / night

    "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.”"

    "It isn’t all that accurate to say “Heber” is the location for camping. Instead, Heber is a small community about 60 miles north of Little Rock on Greers Ferry Lake."

    4. Dam Site(greers Ferry)

    9 Reviews
    Tumbling Shoals, AR
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 362-5233

    $18 - $150 / night

    "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."

    "The lake is Beautiful and you’re minutes away from The Little Red River. Very clean park, well kept and the amenities are excellent!"

    5. Red River Trout Dock

    5 Reviews
    Tumbling Shoals, AR
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 362-2197

    $45 - $500 / night

    "The sites close to the road are really easy to get into. Just be prepared to do a some leveling but that’s part of camping right?"

    6. Shiloh - Greers Ferry Lake

    5 Reviews
    Higden, AR
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 825-8619

    $18 - $150 / night

    "Trees for our hammock, large level site, near the water for our kayak, and great views of the lake. There is no electricity at these sites. You will need to bring water."

    "We tent camped on a small point of the park-we were the only one in that area. it was a beautiful location, cool breezes off the lake all night, moon rising above. it was wonderful!!"

    7. Woolly Hollow State Park — Wooly Hollow State Park

    22 Reviews
    Greenbrier, AR
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 679-2098

    "I tent camped at Site #3, right beside the lake. Put my hammock up and watched the sun set and the fireflies start dancing. A few ducks played on the edge of the water and walked on shore for a bit."

    "There are lots of trails, bike paths, water activities and BEAUTIFUL scenery. Very photogenic. Arkansas State Parks are always enjoyable. Staff was excellent and friendly."

    8. COE Greers Ferry Lake Devil's Fork Campground

    5 Reviews
    Higden, AR
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 825-8618

    $17 - $22 / night

    "This is one of several campgrounds to choose from around Greers Ferry Lake that are operated by the Corps of Engineers (COE), and there are a few good reasons to choose it."

    "Super nice Campground right on Greers Faity lake. Our only complaint was that they didn't stop us to check us in upon arrival and we had to return to do so."

    9. Sugar Loaf

    7 Reviews
    Higden, AR
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 654-2267

    $18 - $50 / night

    "As most campsites are, there are no real defined borders and all Greers Ferry and Heber Springs are surrounded by residential areas."

    "There are sites near the water. The closest to the water was D7. You have a view of Sugar Loaf mountain in the background. It’s a medium sited lot but plenty of room for a tent and a canopy."

    10. Devils Fork

    4 Reviews
    Higden, AR
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (501) 825-8618

    $22 - $50 / night

    "Last minute move from below the Dam up to the lake . Nabbed a great spot on the water B15. Facilities are typical for this area ."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Heber Springs, AR

343 Reviews of 79 Heber Springs Campgrounds


  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 29, 2021

    Cove Creek

    Fishing, fishing, fishing

    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

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 30, 2021

    Heber Springs

    Uptown Downtown

    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.

    • LNT
    • Leave it Better Than You Found It
    • Stay safe and have fun.
  • Mike V.
    Jul. 31, 2016

    John F Kennedy

    camping and hiking at JFK Park Campground at Greers Ferry Lake, Heber Springs, Arkansas

    Very nice little campground just off Arkansas Hwy 25 by Greers Ferry Lake, Heber Springs, Arkansas. Actually, many of the campsites are along the beginning of the Little Red River. A lot of people were fishing here, and there is a fish hatchery here also, so better know the fishing regulations if fishing.
    Campsites are fine, at least partly shaded for many sites, not huge, but at a great location. Nice short hiking trail along Collins Creek. Thumbs up for this place. Would be happy to hang out here again some day.

  • Betty U.
    Oct. 6, 2021

    Dam Site(greers Ferry)

    Dam site greer ferry

    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.

  • Chris M.
    Aug. 19, 2019

    Sugar Loaf

    Quiet, Clean bathroom park

    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.

  • Shana D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 8, 2020

    Dam Site Campground

    Great location on Greers Ferry

    Dam Site is a nice campground on Greers Ferry Lake. The location is perfect for enjoying the lake, the Little Red River and all the other outdoor adventures that Heber Springs has to offer. We like winter camping, but it appears that they close off most sections of the park during the colder months. There is a newer private/suite style bathroom in the park. Much nicer than the old stall style.

  • a
    Dec. 2, 2024

    Sweet Escape RV Resort

    relaxing calm family friendly

    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

  • Donny S.
    May. 23, 2020

    Heber Springs

    Great Family Spot

    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.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2021

    Dam Site(greers Ferry)

    Fishing Time

    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.


Guide to Heber Springs

Heber Springs, Arkansas, offers a variety of pet-friendly camping options for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with their furry companions.

Dog owners appreciate spacious sites and natural beauty

  • At John F Kennedy, campers can enjoy large, level sites with plenty of shade from surrounding trees, perfect for pets to roam.
  • Woolly Hollow State Park features well-maintained sites with easy access to trails and water activities, making it a great spot for pets and their owners.
  • The COE Greers Ferry Lake Old Highway 25 Campground offers a peaceful environment with sites right on the water, ideal for relaxing with your dog.

Pet-friendly campgrounds include great amenities

  • Heber Springs provides electric hookups and a large boat launch area, making it convenient for pet owners who enjoy water activities.
  • At Dam Site (Greers Ferry), visitors can find spacious sites with access to fishing and swimming, ensuring a fun-filled stay for both pets and their owners.
  • Red River Trout Dock features full hookups and a tranquil setting right on the river, perfect for a relaxing getaway with your pet.

Tips for camping with dogs near Heber Springs

  • Always keep your dog on a leash while exploring the trails at Sugar Loaf to ensure their safety and the comfort of other campers.
  • Bring plenty of water and snacks for your pet when visiting Devil's Fork, as the area can get hot during the summer months.
  • Make sure to clean up after your pet at Choctaw to maintain the beauty of the campground and ensure a pleasant experience for all visitors.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Heber Springs, AR is John F Kennedy with a 4.8-star rating from 22 reviews.

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