Riverside Day Use Area
Lake Greeson — riverside, fishing
Location: Murfreesboro, AR, AR
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 3 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Riverside Day Use area sits just below Narrows Dam on the Little Missouri River. The cold clear refreshing waters of the Little Missouri River is a popular attraction for trout fishing. This day use area offers an ADA fishing pier, reservable pavilion, playground, and restrooms.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Fishing
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Riverside Day Use Area sits below Narrows Dam on the Little Missouri River and is known for cold, clear water ideal for trout fishing with an ADA fishing pier, playground, and picnic facilities. Google reviewers consistently praise it as a beautiful, peaceful spot that's a local favorite for fishing and swimming.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Gray Fox, Great Blue Heron, and two snake species present: Southern Black Racer and Eastern Hognose Snake.
Insider tips for Riverside Day Use Area: Arrive early to secure a spot as this is a popular local destination Water levels can get low in the river during certain times, limiting swimming depth for children Book federal campground reservations well in advance
Skip Riverside Day Use Area if: You need hookups — no hookups available at sites. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You need traditional overnight camping — only 1 tent site available at a day use area.
Best time to visit Riverside Day Use Area: May through October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Dam Area Pavilion (Murfreesboro, AR), Parker Creek (MURFREESBORO, AR), Cowhide Cove (MURFREESBORO, AR), Kirby Landing (Kirby, AR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Riverside Day Use Area
Cell signal at Riverside Day Use Area (Murfreesboro, AR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
Riverside Day Use area sits just below Narrows Dam on the Little Missouri River. The cold clear refreshing waters of the Little Missouri River is a popular attraction for trout fishing. This day use area offers an ADA fishing pier, reservable pavilion, playground, and restrooms.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryArrive early to secure a spot as this is a popular local destination
Water levels can get low in the river during certain times, limiting swimming depth for children
Book federal campground reservations well in advance
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From AR-27, turn left onto W 13th ST. At the 4-way Stop turn right onto AR-19N. Continue to follow AR-19N approximately 6 miles. Destination will be on the left. Narrows Dam is at the end of AR-19N.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
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