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Camping options around Higden, Arkansas center primarily on Greers Ferry Lake, with several Corps of Engineers campgrounds providing access to the 30,000-acre reservoir. Sugar Loaf Campground, located directly in Higden, operates seasonally from May through September and accommodates both tent and RV camping with electric hookups and basic amenities. Other nearby options include Devil's Fork, Dam Site, and John F. Kennedy campgrounds, all within a 15-mile radius. The region's camping infrastructure largely supports water-based recreation, with most established sites offering boat ramps and water access. Many campgrounds feature wooded settings with varying levels of shade and proximity to the shoreline.
Reservations are essential during summer months when waterfront sites fill quickly, particularly at popular locations like John F. Kennedy campground. As one camper noted, "The lake is very, very clean... definitely a great spot for anyone wanting to camp with a family due to the lake's proximity to civilization if you need it." Most campgrounds in the area have seasonal operating schedules, with several closing between September and May. Summer humidity can be significant, and afternoon thunderstorms are common. Cell service varies throughout the region, with better coverage near Heber Springs and more limited connectivity in outlying areas. Roads to most campgrounds are paved and accessible for standard vehicles.
Waterfront sites consistently receive the highest ratings from visitors, with fishing opportunities being a major draw. The lake is stocked with multiple game fish species including bass, walleye, and trout. Campers report excellent fishing conditions year-round, with tournaments running from April through October. Many sites feature "double sites" which allow groups to camp adjacent to each other. Shade is abundant at most campgrounds, with reviewers noting the dense tree cover provides relief during hot summer months. Wildlife sightings are common, with bald eagles, herons, and various waterfowl frequently spotted. Bathroom facilities vary significantly between locations, with some campgrounds offering modern showers while others provide only basic vault toilets.
"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. "
from $22 - $50 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $18 - $50 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $18 - $150 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $18 - $50 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $17 - $22 / night
Check Availability"Nice spot, we stay next to the swimming area. Most of the sites have a big concrete pads. Campground host was very friendly. Great value for what you get."
"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 ."
from $22 - $50 / night
Check Availability"The lake is Beautiful and you’re minutes away from The Little Red River. Very clean park, well kept and the amenities are excellent!"
"Very steep decline to the waters edge. No mosquitoes which is half a point itself."
from $18 - $150 / night
Check Availability"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!!"
from $18 - $150 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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."
"This is such a beautiful campground with great fishing and floating nearby. The campground sits on the tail waters of Beaver Lake and is gorgeous!!"
"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."
RangerSitting right on the Buffalo National River this is a quiet and clean little campground. There are 18 back-in RV/camper sites, a playground for the kids, dog park, community fire pit, pavilion, group tent sites, star gazing area, tent sites, bath house and small camp store.
GuideGreat spot right on the river. Clean and well maintained.
ScoutGreat new park with full hookups, perfect location for a trip to Greers Ferry Lake.
ScoutPeaceful and wooded. Paved parking. Enjoying our stay. Bathrooms and showers nice enough.
GuideSo far, my favorite spot in Arkansas. There are vault toilets in the area around them is groomed as a matter fact, they were mowing when I was there. I looked at three different spots before choosing the one that I wanted, based on the fact that it was the most level. However, all the spots that I looked at were clean and had nice fire pits. I was pretty much right on the river show people that were coming to check it out for the purpose of kayaking or canoeing would drive-by but they weren’t disruptive at all. I would definitely do 10 days there and be very happy, maybe next time I’ll have the time to do that.
GuideSecond time staying there. Even better than the first time. The dog park is fabulous, enough room for 2 German Shepherds to run. We were able to pick blackberries, walking trails are so well maintained.
GuideWe recently stayed in site number seven and had a great time. This campground is conveniently located for all of the things that you can do in the Buffalo river area. The sites were level and have clean gravel. They are full hook up. The campground has easy in and out entrance to Highway 14. Would definitely stay there again!
ScoutThis is a long review but please read it. It is a public service announcement. Camp Conway greenbrier. Landlord Burt Zinser. Where to begin.. Let start with Ameneties. The website states Each site has full hook ups including 20/30/50 amp electric, clean city water, city sewer and fiber-optic high-speed WiFi. Guests at Camp Conway have the option of porches, sheds and gazebos with management approval. We also offer a bath house and a laundry. 1. Clean city water- it taste like plastic and chlorine. Must have a water filter if you actually want to drink it or give it to your pets. 2. Fiber optic high speed wifi. That's a joke. Shoddy at best. TCW repeatedly has to come out to fix it and it's still garbage. If you are okay with internet dropping in and out every 5 to 10 min, then it's great. Save yourself the headache and get your own, but don't expect Burt Zinser to reduce your rent for services he offers but you can't use. Here at camp conway you can expect to pay for services unrendered.(Not the only one that has this problem in the park) 3. Porches, sheds or gazebos. 100%, as long as you are one of his favorites, like the people in the pictures he uses on his website. The beautiful two story rv with full front porch, likes to watch what everyone else is doing and then go complain to Burt if she doesn't like how your lot looks or what your doing. Burt will be sure to tell you it's too much, or beauty is sometimes only in the eye of the beholder. 4. We also offer a bath house and a laundry. The"Bath House" is one shower, without a bathroom vent, a toilet and sink, in the laundry room and is always disgusting. Hair on the floors, wall, drain, soap scum, ect. The toilet has pubic hair and feces on and around it. No one cleans it, nor cleans up after themselves. Not sure who replaces the toilet paper but half the time it's empty. The laundry is two household washers and dryers. Costing 2.50, which isn't bad. Just don't run the washers at the same time or they flood the room(you will be blamed for over loading it) and expect to dry your clothes for an hour or so, or they will be damp. The state of the laundry room is horrible. Trash overflowing, dog hair, and random debris all over the floors. Again no one cleans them.( you think well I'll just get compact washer, expect to be charged extra for water and don't you dare hang clothes outside to dry, that includes beachwear and towels). It's not visually appealing. 5. Spacious lots. The outer lots are 600 and the other lots 565(it was 550 back in Feb, this is important to note). Price subject to change without a notice. Do Not expect Burt Zinsers crappy memory to remember not to over charge you(text wont help you either). Honestly, don't bother to ask Burt about it, or he will get annoyed and either kick you out or threaten to. I'll get to that later. The lots flood when it rains, grass is almost non existent, scorching heat from lack of trees and of course you have to love the red clay that gets over everything. Lots are suppose to mowed by him, but he hasn't mowed in the 5 months we've been here. He sends his child out, who does a half ass job weed whacking around the pedestals and mows part of the big field. If it wasn't for one of the permanent resident here mowing for people that ask him, it would be horrible. 6. Someone pointed out they have a huge open field with plans to extend the park, but currently it's a great dog area to let your dogs off leash to play. WRONG. DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE OFF LEASH. Expect to be harassed about picking up your dog poop. Even when you do, other people do not, while letting their dog roam free and you will be blamed. He has plans to extend the park, true, but until then expect for Burt to constantly remind you that until the park fills up, it all comes out of his pocket, so he's loosing money. You can rent one of his tiny homes if you want to pay near 1,000 for a studio apartment, open floor plan, with a 500 dollar, per pet, fee. You will be secure too as one of his security cameras point directly in the front windows of the current one and only tiny home he has on the premises. 7. Rules. It all depends which of his rules and who you are. If he tells you no AC units in the windows of RVs. There are currently 5 RVs that have units in the windows, so he doesn't really give a crap about that rule. I personally don't care but it was one of the things he stated when we called. No agressive dogs. His example, like pitbulls. Hey as long as you tell him it's another breed he doesn't know the difference and isn't bothered to check. I see nothing wrong with pitties, he's just the type that believes in bad dogs, not bad owners. Oh and on that note you will be sure to hear or be told, that you don't need another mouth to feed, or straight up told you can't keep another pet if you get one. 8. Privacy. Don't expect it. Burt Zinser likes to meddle in people's business. He gives unsolicited relationship advice, opinions on how you should decorate, how your vehicle looks, if your working or not(regardless if you pay rent on time, he doesn't like it if you are a stay at home person). Our experience here has been crap. We moved into the park on Feb 3rd. The lot was one giant mud pit. We asked if he would buy grass seed and we'd care for the lawn until it fully grown. We were told yes at first then the next day we received a text staying no because then he'd have to do that for everyone. We bought grass seed, tilled the land by hand and grew grass. We called about the internet 3 different times. The first time he handed us a wifi extender, that didnt work and TCW said it was pointless since it wasnt hooked into landline nor had bluetooth capabilities. He then had TCW come out two more times to"fix" it, before we said screw it and got starlink. When asked if he would remove the fee for the interent we can't use. He said no. When we asked why are we paying for something we can't use, he stated it was our problem, not his. For the month of Feb rent was 550. March 550. April we TEXT him after hours and asked him to gIve us a call so we could pay rent. HE CALLED US, did the transaction and got off the phone. We checked and noticed he overcharged us, 565. We TEXT him again and pointed out he over charged us. HE CALLED US BACK. He asked when we had moved in, we told him Feb, he apologized and refunded the 15 dollars. When asked when he was going to raise the rent if he would be notifying us. We asked if we would still be paying 550 until then. He called us nieve to think rent wouldn't change. When we explained that we didn't think it would stay 550 forever, but that we would be notified and not just him taking whatever amount he decides he wants. He got irritated said we were busting his balls and he hadn't eaten dinner yet but instead dealing with this crap, and that we were temporary visitors(i didnt know 5 months of renting was temporary). He belittled a person that has autism and learning disabilities when he was the one to CALL US BACK and interupt his own supper. We called during business hours and informed him of the condition of the shower being filthy and smelling of cat urine, because everyone closes the door behind them after a shower and there is no vent( burt decided it wasn't needed, told to us by someone else). We were told people are supposed to be cleaning up after themselves. We asked if he would get a deck brush, hose and cleaning supplies for us and we would clean it for free, once a week. He said sure. A week later we saw him on the property asked about it again. He got annoyed, we dropped it and bought an external on demand hot water heater to be able to shower and feel clean. Once again it was time for rent to be paid. I noticed he had been over charging us again for may and June, not even a week after he told me that August 1st was when the rent would be raised. I saw him on the property and walked over to bring it to his attention. He got irritated and told me that it was becoming a bit much. When asked what he was talking about he stated that no one else bothers him as much as we do, and it's overwhelming. I stated to him that we haven't been unreasonable in holding him accountable for his property. I had explained previously about my husband being autistic with learning disabilities that sometimes effect how he understands things. I brought up that he stated he thinks he's autistic and his wife has told him thay his facial expressions and attitude towards people can be offputting and misinterpreted. I would think he would be more understanding. I told him he obviously has an issue with my husband and that from now on he will be dealing with me since my husband irritates him so much. He tried telling me no that wasn't the issue. I cut him off and said that was exactly the problem or it was holding him accountable, or both. He asked if we be out by then end of the month and I said no, as we have done nothing wrong. Rent is never late. Always paid. Our site is clean, we follow the rules. The next day we received a text from him telling us to be out by the end of the month and he was sorry it didn't work out. Retaliation for a woman speaking to him. Burt Zinser is a horrible business man, landlord and human being. He has issues with speaking too and dealing with woman if they try to be an equal. I truly believe he's sexist and I'm not the only woman in this park that thinks that. If you and your husband are speaking to him, you ask him a question he will disrespect you by looking at your husband and answering. Ask around, talk to people in the park, and not his favorites. I'm hoping I can attach the photos I've taken around the park and facilities but if I can't, feel free to reach out. I have no problem sharing them, in hopes you won't support this man and his park. I will be posting this in every RV group I'm a member of, local community pages and restaurants. Let's hold this man accountable for his disrespect, horrible ethics, and business. Greenbrier is a better community then this man deserves and he shouldn't be allowed to continue this way.
RangerStaff at gate was very k8nd and helpful. Grounds well kept and manicured. Camp sites under trees for,shade with water, electricity, picnic tables and fire pits. Needed to use levelers to get trailer leveled. Campground on Arkansas river at the dam and locks. Bathhouse was clean, looked like painted for this season. Only issues was heater running in shower, it was 80+ degrees didn't need more heat. I'd stay here again.
Sugar Loaf Park operates from mid-May through mid-September as the primary camping option within Higden, Arkansas. The campground features 93 total sites with 57 offering electrical hookups at $18 per night and non-electric sites available for $16 per night. The facility sits directly on Greers Ferry Lake, providing swimming access at a sandy beach with designated life vest stations and views of Sugar Loaf Mountain across the water. Most campsites receive consistent shade from mature oak and pine trees, with terrain ranging from nearly level to moderately sloped. Winter closure of many campgrounds limits year-round camping spots near Higden, Arkansas to facilities like John F. Kennedy campground and Dam Site campground, which remain open all seasons.
Trout fishing below the dam: John F Kennedy campground provides direct access to the Little Red River, known for excellent trout conditions. "Great spot for the heat of summer. Shady and a nice cool breeze off the cold little red!" notes Hillary W. The campground sits adjacent to the trout hatchery, making it an optimal base for anglers.
Mountain hiking with lake views: Sugar Loaf Park serves as a starting point for hikes on Sugar Loaf Mountain, with a $5 day-use fee for vehicles. "Sugar Loaf is where you will find the location of the Tournament Fish Life Support Facility where official tournament weight-ins occur," explains one reviewer, highlighting its importance to competitive fishing in the region.
Cliff jumping and scuba diving: Several rock formations around Devil's Fork campground provide jumping points of various heights into the deep water. "Surrounded by rocky bluffs and outcroppings and heavily wooded. Fishing, swimming, hiking, boating of all types, scuba diving for old home sites and so much more," notes a visitor, pointing to underwater exploration opportunities at abandoned structures now submerged by the lake.
Waterfront sites with boat access: At Old Highway 25 campground, waterside spots allow direct boat parking. "This last time we were able to camp right on the water and park our boat at the site," reports John M., adding that "the lake is busy but large enough that even at busy times there is room for fun."
Cooler temperatures by the river: Sites near running water maintain lower temperatures during hot months. "I have come out every year for the better part of the last 10, and this year my wife joined... love the cooler temps by the river, the fly fishing, and the overall park," states Lane R. about John F Kennedy campground.
Sandy swimming beaches: The constructed beach areas provide designated swimming zones with imported sand. "The swimming beach has sand and an amazing view of Sugarloaf Mountain. There is a loaning life preserver station with a great number of life preservers on offer," notes a Sugar Loaf visitor, emphasizing the safety considerations.
Winter camping limitations: Most campgrounds around Higden close between September and May. "Open May-Sep with 93 sites and 57 of those have electricity," confirms one reviewer about Sugar Loaf Park. Devil's Fork and Dam Site remain open year-round for winter camping needs.
Vault toilet conditions: Bathroom facilities vary significantly between campgrounds and loops. "Vault toilet on the end of A section during hot months smells," warns Sherrie A. about Old Highway 25 campground, suggesting campers select sites farther from these facilities during summer.
Water level fluctuations: Dam Site campground experiences significant water changes when the dam releases. "When the dam releases water, the river rises a lot. I'm talking a good 5 feet. Which can make it difficult to fish or enjoy the river," explains one camper, indicating the importance of checking release schedules.
Wildlife education opportunities: Arrange visits with naturalist groups when available. "The state park ranger had a weekend full of planned events from a box turtle demo to a sand castle competition. The best part was the guided hike with Master Naturalist group of AR," shares Kelci C., noting educational value for children.
Site selection for tent camping: Families in tents should prioritize campgrounds with dedicated tent loops. Woolly Hollow State Park provides this separation: "There is a separate loop for tent camping and it's closer to the water than the hookups loop," notes a camper, emphasizing the benefits for non-RV campers.
Playground proximity: Several campgrounds feature play equipment near swimming areas. "There is a large playground for the children," mentions Kathy E. about Woolly Hollow, while others note that Devil's Fork offers a "great playground" near its swimming beach.
Site leveling challenges: Many older Corps of Engineers campgrounds have uneven pads. "Be aware that many of the sites might be hard to back into or hard to level your rig," cautions a reviewer about Dam Site campground, recommending site inspection before committing to a spot.
Hookup limitations: Water connections aren't available at every site, even with electrical service. "Electric but no site water and dump stations. Beautiful view from site 16/18/20," reports Kevin A. about Heber Springs, highlighting the tradeoff between views and full hookups.
Tree clearance for large rigs: Awning deployment may be impossible at heavily wooded sites. "In the more shaded sites you may not be able to use your awning as there are plenty of trees for shade, but very close to the site themselves," warns Clayton W., suggesting newer, more open loops for larger RVs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Higden, AR?
According to TheDyrt.com, Higden, AR offers a wide range of camping options, with 146 campgrounds and RV parks near Higden, AR and 13 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Higden, AR?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Higden, AR is John F Kennedy with a 4.8-star rating from 22 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Higden, AR?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 free dispersed camping spots near Higden, AR.
What parks are near Higden, AR?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 25 parks near Higden, AR that allow camping, notably Greers Ferry Lake and Ozark-St. Francis National Forests.
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