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Dam Site(Greers Ferry)

Overview

Dam Site Park is located at Greers Ferry Dam at the foot of Round Mountain in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of north-central Arkansas. The environment provides the ideal location for family camping, fishing, boating and hiking.

Recreation

Greers Ferry Lake is an outdoor enthusiasts' dream, with boating, sailing, water skiing, swimming, scuba diving and fishing opportunities. Hikers enjoy the area's three National Nature Trails and one multi-purpose fitness trail.


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.

Facilities

This large campground offers 211 sites, 131 of which offer electric hookups, with 40 having water and electric hookups.


Additional amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, a dump station, playground, marina, swimming area and a boat ramp.

Natural Features

A dense mix of red cedar, black gum, red oak, elm, pecan and sweet gum trees forest the area, providing shade in the summer months and beautiful fall colors during autumn.

Wildlife is plentiful around Greers Ferry Lake. Visitors commonly see white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, rabbits, squirrels and a wide variety of birds.

Nearby Attractions

With over 30,000 acres of water surface, the lake serves as a playground for all kinds of water sports. Eighteen parks around the shoreline provide modern campgrounds, boat ramps, swim areas and marinas. 

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.

The Greers Ferry National Fish Hatchery, in Heber Springs, located below the dam, offers free tours. Built in 1965, the hatchery produces about one million rainbow trout a year for restocking the Little Red and other Arkansas streams.

Contact Info

For local information, please call (501) 362-5233 or call (501) 362-2416 for general information.

Camp site features

Across 211 camp sites:

  • Electric hookups: 131 of 211 sites
  • Water hookups: 40 of 211 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 211 sites
  • ADA accessible: 40 of 211 sites
  • Longest rig: 99 ft
  • Largest party: 8 people
  • Power up to 50 amps
  • Equipment: CAR, RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Heber Springs, AR, take SR-25 3 miles north and follow signs to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 5 PM, check out by 4 PM.

Reviews

Ratings (726)
5 stars
466
4 stars
142
3 stars
57
2 stars
34
1 stars
27
Tony E
Loop:N
Site:N15
Reviewed a day ago
This site, N15, was great. Some shade, some grass, plenty of room! Water and electric hook-ups. Not too far to the boat ramp and swimming area! The host was friendly and helpful. Our 50 amp shorted out and the host contacted maintenance and it was fixed lickedy split! We enjoyed our stay. It was very hot weather!
Karen c
Loop:F
Site:F01
Reviewed a day ago
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John M
Loop:N
Site:N05
Reviewed 4 days ago
We have going to Damsite in Heber Springs for over 40 years and will continue as long as we are able to, we love it there.
Bruce W
Loop:F
Site:F01
Reviewed 6 days ago
Was unable to drive thu and pick a site Had to do it outside on line. People in the guard shack were RUDE.
Mary L
Loop:N
Site:N05
Reviewed 8 days ago
We loved camping here. The water in the lake was nice and clear, my kids didn't want to leave. The campground is clean and also the bathroom and shower. We will definitely go back.
Heather C
Loop:F
Site:F12
Reviewed 8 days ago
Lovely spot and lake
Donita W
Loop:M
Site:M10
Reviewed 10 days ago
Gate attendants are great. Park is clean and well maintained.
Cloey B
Loop:L
Site:L16
Reviewed 13 days ago
Had a blast. Got lost looking for the site at nighttime tho. Maybe some lights by each entryway just so it can be seen better at night.
bobby p
Loop:I
Site:I23
Reviewed 13 days ago
The female host that lives in the second trailer and drives the red jeep was very rude down right hateful ..
Tyler J
Loop:G
Site:G04
Reviewed 14 days ago
Overcrowded!
stacy t
Loop:F
Site:F07
Reviewed 15 days ago
always great when im camping
Lekeia T
Loop:I
Site:I13
Reviewed 15 days ago
Very clean water and sites. Will be back
Ashley H
Loop:M
Site:M14
Reviewed 20 days ago
We had the best time! The campsite was perfect. Very friendly staff and the best shower facilities I've been to at a campsite! We are already wanting to return.
Denise C
Loop:J
Site:J09
Reviewed 21 days ago
Great place and the view was amazing!!
Jason H
Loop:H
Site:H22
Reviewed 21 days ago
Nice spot to camp with plenty of access to the lake.
JoAnn R
Loop:M
Site:M05
Reviewed a month ago
We have camped here several times in the past in the M area. Sites are large and close to showers. Walking trails are nice and lake is wonderful! We will be back!
Samantha M
Loop:H
Site:H10
Reviewed a month ago
I really had a great time
Edward K
Loop:J
Site:J08
Reviewed a month ago
Site was close to a swimming area and the area was clean and the bathroom was cleaned regularly.
Linda S
Loop:G
Site:G03
Reviewed a month ago
They were out of camp sites with electric and had to get one with out electric.Neighbor party all night.Not good 1 st day.2 day rain
Tim D
Loop:H
Site:H15
Reviewed a month ago
Great place to take your family.
Rhonda S
Loop:H
Site:H09
Reviewed a month ago
We were in H9, which had boulders and large rocks at the campsite, as well as a concrete table, fire and grill area, and a large flat area for placing a tent if you choose to do so. The driveway area for the RV was angled, so leveling was a challenge but worked out. The bathrooms and showers are cleaned well and often, and were a short walk away. The walk to the water was also a short walk in the other direction from the bathrooms. There are a couple of trails that will take you to a beautiful swimming shore where rock formations exist both at the surface and below the water. The water is crystal clear and the swimming is ideal. A little further along the shoreline you can jump from the rocks there. It is a treasure. Please remember to take out what you brought in, as various groups of people left behind broken floaties, bottles, cans, fishing string, even a diaper. Not cool. You cannot bring in your own wood unless it came from designated area locations, and campers sought out and gathered wood from the grounds to make campfires. It actually helps keep the campground pretty clear. The only downside is that you can expect massive amounts of campfires and smoke. The first night was so thick in smoke it was a challenge because there was no way not to breathe it in, and I wondered about people with asthma and other breathing difficulties. The second night was less but still prelevant in smoke. We plan to return absolutely, perhaps to a different campsite that is closer to the trail that leads to the water. That water area is close to the marina, so most watercraft are mindful of swimmers, although you do receive occasional waves from wake. My husband snorkeled and loved the rock formations and abundance of fish and hopes to return to the spot to dive.
Shera S
Loop:I
Site:I01
Reviewed a month ago
We camp here every year and my kids love it! We always return
Mandy M
Loop:F
Site:F09
Reviewed a month ago
Park was clean and nice. The spot we had was great!!
Tonya K
Loop:F
Site:F09
Reviewed a month ago
Nice camping area. Friendly workers and a quiet worryfree experience.
Jefflyn B
Loop:I
Site:I23
Reviewed a month ago
Great weather, you should climb sugarloaf mountain and see the waterfalls
Rick V
Loop:H
Site:H17
Reviewed a month ago
Peaceful, relaxing week, the weather was great, the lake was beautiful.
Glen K
Loop:N
Site:N14
Reviewed a month ago
We love coming to dam site!! The water was so nice for swimming. The bath house was very clean. We had a wonderful time with our granddaughter from AZ. It was her 1st camping trip.
Terry H
Loop:N
Site:N09
Reviewed a month ago
The best camping trip every time we go
Audra D
Loop:L
Site:L36
Reviewed a month ago
I very much Recommend Dam site Campground in Heber springs Arkansas. The Park Ranger and Everyone who works at the Gate House go above and beyond duty for the safety and Comfort of the guest...Very Amazing people. Plus it's a beautiful place and very well kept, clean and enjoyable!
Noma B
Loop:Dam Site
Reviewed a month ago
We had a little difficulty getting in the gate, the lock was stuck, but when the guy with the bounce house got there he tapped on the lock with a ping hammer and it finally unlocked. The grass needed to be mowed, but not many people walked out in the grass. The pavilion was clean and ready to use. We wiped down the tables and began cooking.. It was a great day of family and food… Great day at the lake..
Mekenzey D
Loop:F
Site:F07
Reviewed a month ago
The campsite was amazing!
Amanda H
Loop:G
Site:G15
Reviewed a month ago
Had an excellent time. Bathrooms were clean! Our spot was really close to the bathrooms. Showers were perfect. The park ranger and staff were so nice and treated us well. Only downfall was TICKS. This year it was really bad! I took over 6 off me, my kids had them over there legs and hairlines.
Roy A
Loop:I
Site:I24
Reviewed a month ago
Has a great time camping but we were 30 minutes late checking out due to mechanical difficulties and the park ranger was very rude and gave me a $105 ticket, stating that there were paying customers waiting on the site when in fact there was a major storm rolling in and people were leaving in droves, I'm highly doubtful that anyone was waiting to get washed away in the deluge that soon followed.
Tiffany C
Loop:F
Site:F09
Reviewed a month ago
No one to contact after hours
Jessica M
Loop:F
Site:F17
Reviewed a month ago
Loved the location
Brittiney R
Loop:J
Site:J05
Reviewed a month ago
Employees were very kind and friendly. Facilities were very clean and well kept. Campsite was nice and clean.
Mitchel G
Loop:N
Site:N04
Reviewed a month ago
Peaceful
amanda r
Loop:K
Site:K01
Reviewed a month ago
It was a lovely peaceful spot and even though it was vault toilets they were kept very clean.
Cecilia A
Loop:H
Site:H25
Reviewed 2 months ago
When we got there we did not have room to put up our tents. We went to look for another spot. The online site did not allow me to transfer my site. I had to cancel my camping and use my daughter’s account to get another spot. Did I get a full refund? NO! I hate the online service! I miss when we got to go up there and first come first served.
Chad D
Loop:I
Site:I17
Reviewed 2 months ago
Love the sites where not on top one another. Easy to find fire wood they have lumber cut and stacked next to other trees . Only thing is keep an eye out for ticks
Chucketta M
Loop:N
Site:N18
Reviewed 2 months ago
Lot was very wet due to all the rain but I still loved it!
Loretta H
Loop:H
Site:H22
Reviewed 2 months ago
Visit often
Rodney G
Loop:N
Site:N08
Reviewed 2 months ago
It was a nice stay camp ground was nice all sites in N loop r very good with young kids they can ride bikes and scooters around campsites
John D
Loop:J
Site:J14
Reviewed 2 months ago
The campground was great for our Scout Troop. Fortunately, it was a quiet weekend and we could space out. The Scouts enjoyed the east side swimming area.
Nicole J
Loop:J
Site:J06
Reviewed 2 months ago
Pros: nicely shaded, sloped, great trees for multiple hammocks, close proximity to swim area, nice view of sunrise, short walk to bath house that was well cleaned daily Cons: No tent pad and rocky site, loud vehicles at boat ramp during quiet hours Our site was not well suited for tent camping. There really wasn’t a good tent pad and even with picking up a bunch of rocks, we still had plenty the could be uncomfortably felt underfoot (and under back) while in our tent. We also had one horrid neighbor who came in and loudly set up their site from about 11pm-2am with headlights pointing right where I was trying to sleep. During the daytime, we were subjected to their rap and bro country that they were playing loud enough to be heard clearly a quarter of a mile away. They weren’t the only noise problem though. Unfortunately, the road to/from the boat ramp runs right behind this site and there were trucks pulling their boats during quiet hours too, some of which didn’t have great mufflers. I would not recommend this site if you’re in a tent. It’s probably great if you’re in a RV as you don’t have to deal with the rocks and can maybe dampen out the noise of bad neighbors and the boat ramp at night.
Danny H
Loop:N
Site:N07
Reviewed 2 months ago
We stayed in N7 for one night. Just testing our RV and Toad. We also tested our Starlink mini with a few trees around. It was great!
Jeffery D
Loop:H
Site:H36
Reviewed 2 months ago
The facilities are nice and swim area is too. The park employees are well mannered and nice as well. Most of the camp areas are perfect although some are small and only big enough for a tent and small car. But there are plenty of camping areas for large campers as well.
Mitchell L
Loop:N
Site:N04
Reviewed 2 months ago
Very nice campsites. Roomy with picnic tables and fire pits at each site. Easy in and out of tv sites
Walter C
Loop:I
Site:I01
Reviewed 2 months ago
we enjoy camping there
Tiffiny M
Loop:N
Site:N14
Reviewed 2 months ago
The park was clean and quiet. Unfortunately I had to leave 2 days early and wasn't able.to get a refund.
Popularity

Moderate · 42%

Busiest in July, when about 42% of sites are booked. Based on 9 years of reservations.

Availability

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Location
315 HEBER SPRINGS ROAD NORTH
HEBER SPRINGS, AR 72543

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