Star Of The West

Lake Greeson — lakeside

Location: Murfreesboro, AR, AR

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Star of The West Campground on Lake Greeson has 12 non-electric campsites available for first-come, first-serve camping. The campground is located on Lake Greeson where the Little Missouri River feeds into the lake. Potable water is available for consumption at two water hydrants.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/star-of-the-west to be notified when sites open up.

Star of The West offers peaceful, never-packed camping on Lake Greeson with beautiful scenery and easy water access. Campers consistently praise it as a serene rest stop that remains uncrowded despite its popularity.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Eurasian Wild Pig, Striped Skunk, and Swamp Rabbit present in the area. Also Eastern River Cooter and Ringneck Snake.

Insider tips for Star Of The West: Arrive early — first-come, first-served sites fill up and no reservations are accepted. Bring your own water containers — only two communal water hydrants available for 12 sites. Nearest boat ramps are at 70 Landing Marina or Arrowhead Point Campground, not on-site.

Skip Star Of The West if: You need electric hookups — the area has no electricity.. You require water or septic hookups — none available at campsites.. You prefer guaranteed site availability — federal campground books early and operates first-come, first-served only..

Best time to visit Star Of The West: Year-round — Campground operates year-round on first-come, first-served basis only..

Nearby campgrounds: Arrowhead Point (Murfreesboro, AR), Self Creek Pavilion (Kirby, AR), Kirby Landing (Kirby, AR), Parker Creek (MURFREESBORO, AR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Star Of The West

Cell signal at Star Of The West (Murfreesboro, AR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.

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★ 4 (0 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Star of The West Campground on Lake Greeson has 12 non-electric campsites available for first-come, first-serve camping. The campground is located on Lake Greeson where the Little Missouri River feeds into the lake. Potable water is available for consumption at two water hydrants.

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Verified facts

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

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
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:✕ You need electric hookups — the area has no electricity.✕ You require water or septic hookups — none available at campsites.✕ You prefer guaranteed site availability — federal campground books early and operates first-come, first-served only.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Arrive early

first-come, first-served sites fill up and no reservations are accepted.

Bring your own water containers

only two communal water hydrants available for 12 sites.

Nearest boat ramps are at 70 Landing Marina or Arrowhead Point Campground, not on-site.

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round on first-come, first-served basis only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Eurasian Wild Pig, Striped Skunk, and Swamp Rabbit present in the area. Also Eastern River Cooter and Ringneck Snake.

Location

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Getting there →

From Glenwood, AR 71943: drive southwest on US HWY 70/AR 27; at intersection turn right on US HWY 70, continue US HWY 70 West approximately 13 miles and then turn left off US HWY 70 into the campground. From Dierks, AR 71833: drive east on US HWY 70 approximately 13 miles and then turn right off US HWY 70 into the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Star Of The West cost per night?+
Star Of The West costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Star Of The West open?+
Star Of The West is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Star Of The West have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Star Of The West?+
Star Of The West is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Star Of The West?+
Star Of The West 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 Star Of The West?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Star Of The West is rated moderate. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Star Of The West open, and what are check-in times?+
Star Of The West is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
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
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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$10 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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