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Old Highway 25

Greers Ferry Lake — lakeside

Location: Heber Springs, AR, AR

Price: From $18 per night

Price range: $18–$150 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (388 reviews)

Season: May through October

Old Highway 25 Park is located on Greers Ferry Lake 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 in autumn.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. 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/old-highway-25 to be notified when sites open up.

Old Highway 25 Park sits on Greers Ferry Lake in the Ozark Mountains with excellent recreation including boating, fishing, swimming, and access to three National Nature Trails. Google reviews average 4.6/5 stars from 507 campers who praise the maintained beach and family-friendly atmosphere.

Wildlife alert: Fox squirrels, great blue herons, northern parulas, American crows, and black-and-white warblers verified in the area

Insider tips for Old Highway 25: Book early—it's a popular federal campground Request A or G sites according to camper reviews Life vests available for children at the beach

Skip Old Highway 25 if: You need water or sewer hookups—only electric available on select sites. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Old Highway 25: May-October — Official seasonal operating period for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Dam Site(Greers Ferry) (HEBER SPRINGS, AR), Heber Springs (HEBER SPRINGS, AR), Shiloh (Heber Springs, AR), Hill Creek (Heber Springs, AR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Old Highway 25

Cell signal at Old Highway 25 (Heber Springs, AR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

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

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★ 4.6 (388 reviews)From $18/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Old Highway 25 Park is located on Greers Ferry Lake 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 in 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 RV89 ft
Hookups83 electric 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—only electric available on select sites✕ You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

it's a popular federal campground

Request A or G sites according to camper reviews

Life vests available for children at the beach

Best: May-October

Official seasonal operating period for the campground

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

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

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Fox squirrels, great blue herons, northern parulas, American crows, and black-and-white warblers verified in the area

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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501-250-0483· Greers Ferry Lake
Getting there →

From Heber Springs, AR, take SR-25 6.25 miles north to SR-25S. Travel SR-25S 3 miles west and follow signs to 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 Old Highway 25 cost per night?+
Old Highway 25 costs $18–$150 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Old Highway 25 open?+
Old Highway 25 is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Old Highway 25 have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Old Highway 25?+
Old Highway 25 can accommodate RVs up to 89 feet.
How do I make reservations at Old Highway 25?+
Old Highway 25 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 Old Highway 25?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Old Highway 25 is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Old Highway 25 open, and what are check-in times?+
Old Highway 25 is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Old Highway 25 Map
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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

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$18 /night★ 4.6 (388)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
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FAQ
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What season is Old Highway 25 open?+
Does Old Highway 25 have hookups?+
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Nearby Campgrounds

Dam Site(Greers Ferry)

HEBER SPRINGS, AR

From $18/night

Heber Springs

HEBER SPRINGS, AR

From $18/night

Shiloh

Heber Springs, AR

From $18/night

Hill Creek

Heber Springs, AR

From $18/night

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