Parker Creek
Lake Greeson — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: MURFREESBORO, AR, AR
Price: From $16 per night
Price range: $16–$22 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (118 reviews)
Season: May through October
Parker Creek Campground is located on Lake Greeson on the beautiful Little Missouri River in Pike County, Arkansas. The lake is approximately 12 miles long with 7,260 surface acres of water for water sports, picnicking and hiking along the forested lake shore.Lake Greeson is recognized for its rich variety of game fish, including large mouth, stripped, spotted, small mouth and white bass, as well as flathead and channel catfish, black and white crappie, walleye and blue gill. The tail-waters of
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Parker Creek Campground sits on scenic Lake Greeson with 7,260 surface acres ideal for fishing (largemouth, striped, spotted and smallmouth bass, catfish, crappie, walleye, bluegill) and water sports along the forested Little Missouri River shoreline.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Gray Squirrel, White-tailed Deer, Gray Fox, Northern Cardinal, Great Blue Heron, American Crow, Turkey Vulture, Eastern Hognose Snake, Prairie Lizard, Great Plains Ratsnake
Insider tips for Parker Creek: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly Lake Greeson offers excellent fishing for multiple bass species and catfish
Skip Parker Creek if: You need water or sewer hookups — not available at most sites. You're planning to camp November through April — seasonal closure. You require full hookups — only select sites have electric.
Best time to visit Parker Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Dam Area Pavilion (Murfreesboro, AR), Riverside Day Use Area (Murfreesboro, AR), Cowhide Cove (MURFREESBORO, AR), Self Creek Pavilion (Kirby, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Parker Creek
Cell signal at Parker Creek (MURFREESBORO, AR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 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.
Parker Creek Campground is located on Lake Greeson on the beautiful Little Missouri River in Pike County, Arkansas. The lake is approximately 12 miles long with 7,260 surface acres of water for water sports, picnicking and hiking along the forested lake shore.Lake Greeson is recognized for its rich variety of game fish, including large mouth, stripped, spotted, small mouth and white bass, as well as flathead and channel catfish, black and white crappie, walleye and blue gill. The tail-waters of the Little Missouri River below the dam also support a healthy population of rainbow trout and small mouth bass.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly
Lake Greeson offers excellent fishing for multiple bass species and catfish
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Getting there →
From Texarkana, Arkansas, take Interstate 30 east for 46 miles to Prescott. Continue onto Highway 19 north to Narrows Dam. After crossing the bridge across the Little Missouri River, proceed about 3 miles to the campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lake Greeson fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lake Greeson before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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