CampgroundDay Use

Choctaw

Greers Ferry Lake
Near Clinton, Arkansas

Facilities

Choctaw Park offers 106 sites, 85 of which have electrical hookups.

Campers can enjoy the hot showers, group picnic shelter, boat ramp, playground, swimming area and public marina.

Natural Features

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.

Recreation

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.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Electric
  • Management
  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Group Shelter Electric
  • Overnight
  • Day

Activities

  • Swimming Site
  • Camping
  • Boating

Amenities

  • Accessible Flush Toilets
  • Boat Ramp
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Entrance Station
  • Marina
  • Parking Area
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Playground
  • Electricity Hookup

Nearby Attractions

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.

Getting Here

Latitude
35° 32' 8.0002" N
Longitude
92° 22' 52.0000" W
From Clinton, AR, take US 65 5 miles south to AR 330 then 3.5 miles east. Follow signs into campground.

Need to Know

  • Attendant is on duty during peak season.

  • 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.

    • Contact Information

    Greers Ferry Project Office
    P.O. Box 1088
    Heber Springs, AR 72543
    3848 HIGHWAY 330 EAST
    CLINTON, AR 72031

    For local information, please call (501) 745-8320 or call (501) 362-2416 for general information.

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