Fishing Pier

John F Kennedy

Open

Open year-round with sites available through Recreation.gov. Campground attendant is on duty during peak season. Firewood transfer restrictions are in effect to prevent pest spread.

About

John F Kennedy Park sits on the banks of Greers Ferry Lake in the Ozark Mountains of north-central Arkansas, operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Named for President Kennedy, who dedicated Greers Ferry Dam in October 1963 in one of his final public appearances, the park has become a popular destination for camping, fishing, and water recreation. The campground features 112 sites spread across Loops A, B, C, and D, with 68 sites offering electrical hookups and 44 providing both electric and water connections. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 73 feet on some loops, with paved back-in driveways. Amenities include flush toilets, hot showers, a dump station, and a boat ramp for direct lake access. Greers Ferry Lake spans over 30,000 acres and draws visitors for boating, sailing, water skiing, swimming, scuba diving, and fishing. The Little Red River below the dam is renowned for trophy brown trout. The William Carl Garner Visitor Center nearby features exhibits and a replica of the world record 40 lb. 4 oz. brown trout caught in these waters.

Directions

From Heber Springs, AR, take SR-25 north 4 miles, cross the dam, and turn right on the second road.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station Yes
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers Yes
Electric Hookups Yes
Water Hookups Yes
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store
Price $28 - $50

Vehicle

Max RV Length 80ft
Max Trailer Length 80ft
Big Rig Friendly Yes
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (501) 250-0481

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile Yes

Availability

Photos

Fishing Pier
Collins Creek
John F Kennedy Park Entrance Sign
Little Red River at JFK Park
Little Red River at JFK Park
Playground

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