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John F Kennedy
John F. Kennedy Park is located on the Little Red River just downstream of Greers Ferry Dam in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of north-central Arkansas.
In his last major appearance before his death, President John F. Kennedy stood on a flag-draped platform overlooking the just-completed Greers Ferry Dam and spoke of the prosperity the lake would bring to the region.
Today, a million visitors flock yearly to the scenic waters for family camping, fishing, boating and hiking.
This campground offers 68 sites with electrical hookups, 44 of which also have water hookups. Additional amenities include flush toilets, showers, a dump station, picnic shelter and a boat ramp.
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.
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.
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.
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
375 HATCHERY ROAD HEBER SPRINGS AR 72543
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 501-250-0481
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Heber Springs, AR, take SR-25 north 4 miles, cross the dam, and turn right on the second road.
Available Campsites
- Site B14, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site D13, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site B16, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site B11, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site John F Kennedy Shelter PM, Loop John F Kennedy, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site D02, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site B17, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site B05, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site D10, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site D21, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site A07, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site C02, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site B18, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site C09, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site B04, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site A10, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site D25, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site D17, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site A09, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site B12, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site C04, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site C01, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site B01, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site D09, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site B13, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site B06, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site B09, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site D11, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site D04, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site D15, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site D16, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site D07, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site C03, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site B02, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site D12, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site A04, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site D22, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site John F Kennedy Shelter AM, Loop John F Kennedy, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site D14, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site D20, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site D05, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site A06, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site A08, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site C05, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site D18, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site B08, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site A12, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site D03, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site B15, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site D19, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site A11, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site B10, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site D01, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site D08, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site D23, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site A05, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site B07, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site C06, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site C10, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site D24, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site C11, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site A02, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site B19, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site B03, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site D06, Loop D, Type Standard Electric
- Site C07, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site B20, Loop B, Type Standard Electric
- Site C08, Loop C, Type Standard Electric
- Site A03, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
