Choctaw

Greers Ferry Lake — lakeside

Location: Heber Springs, AR, AR

Price: From $18 per night

Price range: $18–$50 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (314 reviews)

Season: May through October

Choctaw Park is located on the spacious Greers Ferry Lake nestled in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains. In the 19th century, a city named Higden flourished where the lake now rests. The city suffered from frequent flooding and as a result a man-made lake was created for flood control of the area.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/choctaw to be notified when sites open up.

Choctaw Park sits on the scenic Greers Ferry Lake in the Ozark foothills with excellent water recreation including boating, fishing, and swimming. Campers consistently praise the beautiful scenery, well-spaced sites with shade, clean facilities, and family-friendly atmosphere.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Groundhog, Virginia Opossum, Carolina Chickadee, Blue Jay, Red-shouldered Hawk, Blue Grosbeak, Speckled Kingsnake. Poison ivy present on grounds.

Insider tips for Choctaw: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Bring your own hookups or use self-contained RV — most sites have no hookups Easy boat launch access available on-site

Skip Choctaw if: You need full RV hookups — only electric available, no water/sewer. You plan to camp outside May-October — seasonal closure. You're visiting in winter months.

Best time to visit Choctaw: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Sugar Loaf (Heber Springs, AR), Narrows (Ar) (Heber Springs, AR), Devils Fork (Heber Springs, AR), Shiloh (Heber Springs, AR).