Bear Creek (AR)

Bear Creek, 300 Bear Creek RD
Amity, AR 71921

Overview

Bear Creek Campground on Lake Greeson has 19 non-electric campsites available for first-come, first-serve camping. The area has no electricity. Potable water is available for consumption at water hydrant located in the main loop of area near boat ramp parking lot.

The Bear Creek Cycle Trail is a draw for off-road enthusiasts. Trail Access is available withing the campground at the designated ORV Loading/Unloading area.

Bear Creek Campground is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, payment for campsite(s) is done through scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Download the free Recreation.gov mobile on Android or iOS app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Scan and Pay Instructions are located in the bulletin board located on the front of the restroom building in main loop of area.

Recreation

Lake Greeson is recognized for its rich variety of game fish, including large mouth, small mouth, stripped, spotted, and white bass, as well as flathead and channel catfish, black and white crappie, walleye, and blue gill. The clear waters offer an excellent opportunity for many boating activities including water skiing, tubing, personal watercraft, or just cruising. Four marinas at the lake offer boaters' fuel, boat and other watercraft rentals, picnic and fishing supplies.

Natural Features

Lake Greeson is about 12 miles long with over 7,260 surface acres of water fed by the clear cool waters of the Little Missouri River. Loblolly pine, shortleaf pine, sweet gum and oak are the dominate tree species on upland areas of the lake, while bottomland hardwoods are common along rivers, creeks and streams that enter the lake. The public lands around Lake Greeson provide a variety of habitats for numerous species of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, wild turkey, geese, bald eagles, migratory waterfowl, and songbirds.

Nearby Attractions

The Bear Creek Cycle Trail is a draw for off-road enthusiasts. Trail Access Points are in nearby campgrounds at Daisy State Park, Kirby Landing Campground, and Bear Creek Campground.

Crater of Diamonds State Park is within a 30-mile drive of the campground. It is the only diamond-producing site in the world open to the public.

Camp site features

Reviews

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Tom C

Loop:Bear Creek

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Very nice, clean camp area. Numerous sites directly on the water, other sites in the trees very close to the water. Most sites on the water have great tree coverage. The only downside is the sites are very close together. Pit toilet was clean. Water available. No pay station; you must scan code at the pit toilet building and go to Recreation.gov.

Samantha F

Loop:Bear Creek

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Reviewed 3 years ago

There was a family with 3 RVs all packed into one spot that had 2 generators going 24 hours a day and they hosted a gathering of like 30 people all day Saturday. They had dogs off leashes that I constantly had to shoo away from my campsite. It wasn't quite the quiet, relaxing weekend we had imagined. Without a ranger or camp host, you really take a gamble here. Should not have been $10.

Dexter I

Loop:Bear Creek

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Reviewed 5 years ago

Nice quiet campground. Toilet seat are a little low for an adult.

Availability

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