Mill Creek (AR)

Greers Ferry Lake

Mill Creek Park is located on Greers Ferry Lake in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of north-central Arkansas. The environment provides the ideal location for family camping, fishing, boating and hiking.

This campground offers 31 non-electric sites. Additional amenities include vault toilets and boat ramp.

Need to Know

• One wheeled camping unit and two tents or four tents are allowed per site. Maximum of 8 occupants per site.

• ATV's, golf carts or off-road vehicles are prohibited.

• Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

• For more information on Greers Ferry Lake, click HERE .

• STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.

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 in 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.

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.

Contact Information

Mailing Address

Greers Ferry Project Office P.O. Box 1088 Heber Springs AR 72543

Physical Address

1450 Mill Creek Road Higden AR 72067

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: N/A

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

From Greers Ferry, AR, travel 4.5 miles on AR-16 E, then travel 0.6 miles on AR-92 W. Turn right onto Mill Creek Road and follow the signs to the campground. 

Available Campsites

• Site A15, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A10, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A02, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A06, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B09, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A17, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B05, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A09, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B02, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A07, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B03, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B12, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A11, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B08, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A13, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B04, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A04, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A16, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A01, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A12, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B13, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A03, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A14, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A05, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A08, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B01, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B06, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site A18, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B11, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B07, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site B10, Loop B, Type Standard Nonelectric

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