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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/riverside-day-use-area to be notified when sites open up.

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.

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Murfreesboro, AR, AR★ 3 (1 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Restrooms

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 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May through October

Official operating season per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: White-tailed Deer, Gray Fox, Great Blue Heron, and two snake species present: Southern Black Racer and Eastern Hognose Snake.

Location

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870-285-2151· Lake Greeson
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 API

Community

#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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Riverside Day Use Area cost per night?+
Riverside Day Use Area costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Riverside Day Use Area open?+
Riverside Day Use Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Riverside Day Use Area have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Riverside Day Use Area?+
Riverside Day Use Area is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Riverside Day Use Area?+
Riverside Day Use Area 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 Riverside Day Use Area?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Riverside Day Use Area is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Riverside Day Use Area open, and what are check-in times?+
Riverside Day Use Area is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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
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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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$50 /night★ 3 (1)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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