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Self Creek Pavilion

Lake Greeson — lakeside, fishing

Location: Kirby, AR, AR

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Self Creek Pavilion is located on beautiful Lake Greeson with easy quick access just off US Highway 70. The pavilion is a large, covered group day use shelter available for reserving. Several picnic tables, one large grill, individual pedestal grills, electric outlets, and drinking fountain are available for use.

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, Restrooms, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/self-creek-pavilion to be notified when sites open up.

Self Creek Pavilion offers easy access to Lake Greeson with a covered group day use shelter, picnic facilities, and a boat ramp for recreation. Located just off US Highway 70 near Kirby, AR, it's ideal for fishing, boating, and day-use activities.

Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Swamp Rabbit, Red-winged Blackbird, Turkey Vulture, Eastern Kingbird, Mississippi Map Turtle, Mediterranean House Gecko, and Prairie Lizard documented in the area.

Insider tips for Self Creek Pavilion: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand. The pavilion is a large covered group shelter suitable for organized gatherings. Playground located near the pavilion for families.

Skip Self Creek Pavilion if: Seeking hookups — no hookups available at most sites.. Planning to camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only..

Best time to visit Self Creek Pavilion: May-October — Official operating season for the campground..

Nearby campgrounds: Arrowhead Point (Murfreesboro, AR), Kirby Landing (Kirby, AR), Star Of The West (Murfreesboro, AR), Bear Creek (Ar) (Amity, AR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Self Creek Pavilion

Cell signal at Self Creek Pavilion (Kirby, AR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
  • 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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Kirby, AR, AR★ 4 (0 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Self Creek Pavilion is located on beautiful Lake Greeson with easy quick access just off US Highway 70. The pavilion is a large, covered group day use shelter available for reserving. Several picnic tables, one large grill, individual pedestal grills, electric outlets, and drinking fountain are available for use.

Best for:AnglersBoatersFamiliesSites:Tent
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
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
RestroomsBoat Launch

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:✕ Seeking hookups — no hookups available at most sites.✕ Planning to camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand.

The pavilion is a large covered group shelter suitable for organized gatherings.

Playground located near the pavilion for families.

Best: May-October

Official operating season 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 · 100%
AT&T
4G + 5G · 100%

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

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: White-tailed Deer, Swamp Rabbit, Red-winged Blackbird, Turkey Vulture, Eastern Kingbird, Mississippi Map Turtle, Mediterranean House Gecko, and Prairie Lizard documented in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
870-285-2151· Lake Greeson

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 Self Creek Pavilion cost per night?+
Self Creek Pavilion costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Self Creek Pavilion open?+
Self Creek Pavilion is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Self Creek Pavilion have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Self Creek Pavilion?+
Self Creek Pavilion is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Self Creek Pavilion?+
Self Creek Pavilion 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 Self Creek Pavilion?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Self Creek Pavilion 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 Self Creek Pavilion open, and what are check-in times?+
Self Creek Pavilion is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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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
api.inaturalist.org
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★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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FAQ
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What season is Self Creek Pavilion open?+
Does Self Creek Pavilion have hookups?+
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Nearby Campgrounds

Arrowhead Point

Murfreesboro, AR

From $10/night

Kirby Landing

Kirby, AR

From $20/night

Star Of The West

Murfreesboro, AR

From $10/night

Bear Creek (Ar)

Amity, AR

From $10/night

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