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Dam Site(Greers Ferry)

Greers Ferry Lake — lakeside

Location: HEBER SPRINGS, AR, AR

Price: From $18 per night

Price range: $18–$150 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (672 reviews)

Season: May through October

Dam Site Park is located at Greers Ferry Dam at the foot of Round Mountain in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of north-central Arkansas. The environment provides the ideal location for family camping, fishing, boating and hiking. 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 during autumn.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch

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

Dam Site offers ideal family camping with boating, fishing, and hiking opportunities at Greers Ferry Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains. Google reviewers rate it 4.6/5 stars, praising the beautiful lake with clear water and multiple recreation activities.

Wildlife alert: Fox Squirrel, Northern Parula, American Crow, Black-and-white Warbler, Great Blue Heron documented within 8km

Insider tips for Dam Site(Greers Ferry): Book early — this is a popular federal campground Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly for RV power needs Rock cliffs available for jumping into the lake per camper reviews

Skip Dam Site(Greers Ferry) if: You need water or sewer hookups — not available at most sites. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You need a level site — some sites like H19 reported as significantly unlevel.

Best time to visit Dam Site(Greers Ferry): May-October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: John F Kennedy (HEBER SPRINGS, AR), Old Highway 25 (Heber Springs, AR), Heber Springs (HEBER SPRINGS, AR), Shiloh (Heber Springs, AR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Dam Site(Greers Ferry)

Cell signal at Dam Site(Greers Ferry) (HEBER SPRINGS, AR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
  • T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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HEBER SPRINGS, AR, AR★ 4.4 (672 reviews)From $18/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Dam Site Park is located at Greers Ferry Dam at the foot of Round Mountain in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of north-central Arkansas. The environment provides the ideal location for family camping, fishing, boating and hiking. 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 during autumn.

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LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV99 ft
Hookups150 electric sites
ADA sites40 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowersBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump Station
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsElectric Hookups

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need water or sewer hookups — not available at most sites✕ You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only✕ You need a level site — some sites like H19 reported as significantly unlevel

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground

Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly for RV power needs

Rock cliffs available for jumping into the lake per camper reviews

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G + 5G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Fox Squirrel, Northern Parula, American Crow, Black-and-white Warbler, Great Blue Heron documented within 8km

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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501-362-5233· Greers Ferry Lake
Getting there →

From Heber Springs, AR, take SR-25 3 miles north and follow signs to the campground.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Greers Ferry Lake fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Greers Ferry Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Dam Site(Greers Ferry) cost per night?+
Dam Site(Greers Ferry) costs $18–$150 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Dam Site(Greers Ferry) open?+
Dam Site(Greers Ferry) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Dam Site(Greers Ferry) have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Dam Site(Greers Ferry)?+
Dam Site(Greers Ferry) can accommodate RVs up to 99 feet.
How do I make reservations at Dam Site(Greers Ferry)?+
Dam Site(Greers Ferry) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Dam Site(Greers Ferry)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Dam Site(Greers Ferry) is rated strong. Best carrier: AT&T. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Dam Site(Greers Ferry) open, and what are check-in times?+
Dam Site(Greers Ferry) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.

$18 /night★ 4.4 (672)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
Dates full? Get an availability alert
FAQ
How much does Dam Site(Greers Ferry) cost per night?+
What season is Dam Site(Greers Ferry) open?+
Does Dam Site(Greers Ferry) have hookups?+
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Nearby Campgrounds

John F Kennedy

HEBER SPRINGS, AR

From $22/night

Old Highway 25

Heber Springs, AR

From $18/night

Heber Springs

HEBER SPRINGS, AR

From $18/night

Shiloh

Heber Springs, AR

From $18/night

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