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This recreation area is part of Greers Ferry Lake
This recreation area is part of Greers Ferry Lake
Choctaw Park is located on the spacious Greers Ferry Lake nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. In the 19th century, a city named Higden flourished where the lake now rests. The city suffered from frequent flooding and as a result a man-made lake was created for flood control of the area. Today, the city's remains sit below the lake, enticing scuba divers and archeologists alike.
Whether a visitor prefers boating, water skiing, fishing, swimming or scuba diving, Greers Ferry Lake has it all. The river tributaries keep anglers entertained, as they produce some of the largest walleye in the world; the record breaker was a whopping 23 lbs. In spring, the countryside becomes a photographer's paradise with wildflowers, redbud and dogwood trees in full bloom.
Greers Ferry Lake spans 30,000 acres of north-central Arkansas. The dam creating the reservoir stands at the foot of the beautiful Round Mountain, with water trickling through to the Little Red River.
For local information, please call (501) 745-8320 or call (501) 362-2416 for general information.
Explore the quaint historic towns around the lake for shopping and dining.The William Carl Garner Visitor Center is just west of the dam, with exhibits, a children's touch table, and a replica of the world record 40 lb. 4 oz. brown trout caught in the Little Red River downstream of the center.
$20 - $50 / night
Scout
Arrived in town looking for somewhere to tent camp, found here. It works for a night Pros: Clean bathrooms Friendly evening staff and wife is friendly Has a small store with basics Wifi Laundry area Cons: Quite noisy with city noise Camp store is expensive ( 2 Gatorade, a pack of. Hot dogs, buns and ketchup came up to 13 dollars...and. Mustard was almost 6 dollars.... Tent area is more of a storage area We had it to ourselves, which was nice, but, felt as if we were the unwanted guest in the park. At $38 dollars a night, we felt it's not really worth what they ask.
Traveler
This is such a beautiful campground with great fishing and floating nearby. Area Code The campground sits on the tail waters of Beaver Lake and is gorgeous
TravelerIt was great. I have the only tent site they offer. It’s away from the RV area. The couple that runs the KOA are super friendly. There is a pool but not open for some reason. Small dog park. Camp store. Clean. And an ice cream shop! The only drawback is it’s close to the freeway and you can hear a LOT of traffic.
ScoutWe got in around 6:30pm and was met and led to our site(right in front across from office) We were told if we were going to disconnect our 40ft Jayco Eagle that we had to pull it all the way to front of site and park truck behind. This necessitated the need to buy a longer black water line for $161.00. Could not find any garbage receptacles close but was late and didn't get much time to acclimate. Left early to continue our trip
GuideStaff is friendly. Campground is next to the freeway. You get a lot of road noise. All of the cabins are over grown. Sites are easy access but tight, not much room between rigs if both rigs have slides. There is a lot of long term guess. Not what I would expect from any KOA. You may not feel safe at this park if you a traveling alone.
RangerThis was a nice little KOA with lots of travelers near I-40.
GuideI think at one time, this was an awesome site until the freeway. VERY noisy. I would have given two stars, however, the hosts are wonderful and they have an ICE CREAM PARLOR next to the office. The space itself is level and has a concrete pad for the picnic table. Space Y-9 which is a PT.
RangerTypical KOA fairly convenient to I-40, pretty shady and crowded. Big lightning storm when we were there caused the campground to lose power for an hour overnight, otherwise uneventful stay.
TravelerLocation good. Site: one tent camp site. Which was Off to self. Had covered picnic table (all of which was positive to us) Power and water. Bathrooms; great. Clean warm showers. 1(favorite baths of trip) Arrival; very nice folks.
Guide
Full hook ups. Very clean and tidy. They have pull thru and back up sites but it's first come first serve with no reservations. I would recommend.
GuideJust passing through. Met our needs for one night. Didn’t see the laundry facility so can’t speak to that. Play ground, pool, friendly office staff. Wifi seemed ok. Major traffic noise at night from the highway. About 14 minutes to downtown area. Park seemed a little rundown, sites close together. Worked for one night stay.
Legend
Open year round
Rural rolling hill and a good road. The park is right off the rural road. Grass is well maintained and you will find very large sites with some paved and some gravel. There is a camphost. The bathrooms are a very nice size and very clean.
Sites are well marked on the pavement at the beginning of each site. Some sites are more level than others. Check the details closely when making reservations. Area is covered with pine trees and I would want a broom to sweep off the site.
Fishing is a way of life for most lovers of the lake but you also have boating of all types
TravelerI had a peaceful stay at this beautiful campground. Tall trees, a lake, and nicely spaced out sites. Loved it.
Legend
Very rural setting
LegendThis campground is very rural. I would suggest buying your supplies at the nearest town. Once you arrive at the campground you are about 11 miles to Drasco and Greers Ferry will be about the same distance. Drasco has a small store and service station and Greers Ferry has a small grocery market.
The sites are small but well shaded which is a bonus. Fishing or boating would be the main draw for this location. If you want to enjoy the peace and quiet this is your stop. The view is beautiful with all the water sites.
GuideThis campground is right around the corner from Greers Ferry Dam. Our family enjoyed several days and made countless memories here. The water at the dam was crystal clear—so much so that you could see the fish swimming around you! Quiet campground for families. Moderately clean bathhouses.
GuideVery nice KOA. Super friendly staff,lots of trees, little store with ice cream. Nice game room with a pool table. Laundry room and a little workout room behind the store. Small fenced in playground and a huge pool.
Legend19th Airlift Wing is the host for the base and supports the largest C-130 fleet in the world. The wing supplies humanitarian airlift relief to victims of disaster in both supplies and troops. They also provide C-130 training to over 40 allied nations.
The C-130's are the work horse of the Air Force and hero's in and of themselves. The flight crews are amazing and will fly anywhere. The C-130 is recognized all across Arkansas and a pleasure to watch lift off and touch down at the base. Lumbering giants flying the skies over Arkansas they can be seen flying as far north as Mountain View in the Ozarks.
Building began in 1953 and opened on 24 January 1955. Landowners donated 6,100 acres worth over one million dollars. Back in the day the base was responsible for 18 Titan II Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles located throughout the state.
To me the jewel in the crown of the Little Rock Air Force Base is the C-130 you will find next to the entrance of the base alongside in the interstate. The majestic C-130. On A day in 1975 you would find this C-130 touched down in Saigon during the drawdown of the Viet Nam war/conflict. The payload, Humans. Brave locals that were fleeing the Viet Cong. The load on that last C-130 out of Saigon was more than the mighty C-130 could handle but with a fine flight crew at the helm it lifted off and numerous lives were saved. I have flown on a C-130 and I feel honored to have done so.
While in North Little Rock check out the "Old Mill". Drive toward Little Rock and get off at the McCain exit, go right, pass through residential area and follow signs for the "Old Mill". The Old Mill is located in a small beautiful park and during the spring is ablaze with color. The Mill is a recreation of an 1880's water powered gristmill. It is famous for its part in the opening scenes of "Gone With The Wind". It was built in 1933 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. One thing that is so fascinating is to see what was used to create toadstools, stumps and tree branches on the mill and in the park.
The base has an outstanding golf course, equestrian trails to include boarding facilities, hunting, fishing, bowling, great gym facilities, ITW, library and more. In Little Rock you will find the Clinton Presidential Library, Little Rock Zoo and so much more.
The campground is very open, as you can see by the pictures, and can be considered an oasis for military personnel and retirees. There are some sites that I would love to spend a month in but there are more sites that are good for a night or two. Some sites are very nicely shaded but others little to none. The sites are nicely spaced. Bath house with flush toilets and showers with a laundry. Doors have a key pad entry which is nice since the camp is open to base traffic. Lots of trails and entertainment watching the planes overhead. Pretty pond with a nicely shaded children’s play area. No WiFi. NOTE the main exit out of the base is closed (repair work on the road not sure how long it will be closed) so you have to leave the base following a detour. Ever time we went out there was a very long line but it moves fairly well.
Happy camping and stay safe.
Legend
Camp Robinson is a training center and is home to the Arkansas National Guard Force along with other military teams. It is 32,000 acres and is in the heart of Little Rock Arkansas. It consist of 26 small arms ranges and premier training centers.
Camp Robinson was named after Joe T. Robinson who was the 23rd governor of
Arkansas. The Camp played a very important role in various wars and continues today for training. It also housed a large German prisoner of war facility. The Camp was also know as Camp Pike when it was originally built in 1917 and the CCC Civilian Conservation Corps was stationed at Camp Pike.
You will find a nine hole golf course, a PX and a fine Arkansas National Guard Museum. Admission is free but call 501-212-5215 for hours.
This campground has not been maintained. Many trailers looked as if they have been there for sometime. Sites are wooded and there was a picturesque pond with several waterfowl. There are two sites and one is newer with some pull thru sites. No additional toilets, laundry or showers so you need to be self contained.
This site is ideal to visit Little Rock since it is in the heart of the city. It is located in a residential area and away from the interstate. Touring the downtown area will keep you very busy. Everything is within a few miles drive. The Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site is open from 0900 - 1630 hours (9 am to 4:30 pm), William J. Clinton Presidential Library (closed till July 1, 2021), Museum of Discovery 0900 to 1700 hours (9 am to 5 pm) Arkansas State Capitol 1000 to 1700 hours (10 am to 5 pm) also check out the Old State House Museum and the Historic Arkansas Museum, Heifer Village or Heifer International 0900 to 1700 hours (9 am to 5 pm), Downtown has plenty of parking and some great eateries. A splash of the whimsy is the Esse Purse Museum and Store.
Your time will be well spent checking out all the great museums, shopping and dining you can even catch Broadway plays, truck rallies, music shows, conventions and more. Enjoy your stay and stay as busy as you want or just kick back and enjoy a peaceful stay.
ScoutPool wasn’t open. Everything is old broken down .
GuideWe stopped in for a quick overnight stay and the location was convenient- which is what we love about KOA- but it wouldn’t be my top choice for a longer stay. The sites are definitely tight and amenities are very basic. We have a class A and flat tow so we needed a pull thru so we wouldn’t have to unhook for the one night. We stayed in site G4. It was tight and sloped on the far back end, but was fine for us. Would’ve been an issue if we did need to unhook for an emergency. Still, would stop here again for an overnight if needed.
GuideNice campground. Typical KOA, which was what we needed! Friendly, clean, helpful!
TravelerEasy access for a KOA, we have a cyclone 4270 (44’ triple axel 5th wheel) which is pushing it for most KOA’s. We landed a pull through just behind the office and on way out of curve in road so we slide right in. Neighbors are close but nice as was the staff. Good safe place to stop for night, far enough away from highway to to be peaceful but not so far that you are going out of your way.
LegendWe arrived late at night, so didn’t get to see much. Very easy to navigate the park. The staff was EXTREMELY friendly and kind!
GuideThis place was great. Close to all things Little Rock without feeling like you’re in the middle of the city. Nice level, cement, pull through spots.
LegendExtremely nice staff. Super clean facilities. We arrived late, found our spot and went to bed. Didn’t get to enjoy the area.
ScoutAbsolutely breathtaking! A must see for the family!!
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