John F Kennedy

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Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

70Sites

80 ftMax rig

The place

John F. Kennedy Park is located on the Little Red River just downstream of Greers Ferry Dam in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of north-central Arkansas. In his last major appearance before his death, President John F. Kennedy stood on a flag-draped platform overlooking the just-completed Greers Ferry Dam and spoke of the prosperity the lake would bring to the region. Today, a million visitors flock yearly to the scenic waters for family camping, fishing, boating and hiking. Keep reading

Recreation Greers Ferry Lake is an outdoor enthusiasts' dream, with boating, sailing, water skiing, swimming, scuba diving and fishing opportunities. Hikers enjoy the area's three National Nature Trails and one multi-purpose, fitness trail. The William Carl Garner Visitor Center is just west of the dam, with exhibits, a children's touch table, and a replica of the world record 40 lb. 4 oz. brown trout caught in the Little Red River downstream of the center. Facilities This campground offers 68 sites with electrical hookups, 44 of which also have water hookups. Additional amenities include flush toilets, showers, a dump station, picnic shelter and a boat ramp. Natural Features A dense mix of red cedar, black gum, red oak, elm, pecan and sweet gum trees forest the area, providing shade in the summer months and beautiful fall colors in autumn. Wildlife is plentiful around Greers Ferry Lake. Visitors commonly see white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, rabbits, squirrels and a wide variety of birds. Contact Info For local information, please call (501) 250-0481 or call (501) 362-2416 for general information. Nearby Attractions With over 30,000 acres of water surface, the lake serves as a playground for all kinds of water sports. Eighteen parks around the shoreline provide modern campgrounds, boat ramps, swim areas and marinas. The Greers Ferry National Fish Hatchery, in Heber Springs, located below the dam, offers free tours. Built in 1965, the hatchery produces about one million rainbow trout a year for restocking the Little Red and other Arkansas streams.

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The sites · 70

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
A	A01	management	32 ft	30
A	A02	standard electric	55 ft	30
A	A03	standard electric	53 ft	30
A	A04	standard electric	31 ft	30
A	A05	standard electric	40 ft	30
A	A06	standard electric	47 ft	30
A	A07	standard electric	43 ft	30
A	A08	standard electric	72 ft	30
A	A09	standard electric	68 ft	30
A	A10	standard electric	70 ft	30
A	A11	standard electric	60 ft	30
A	A12	standard electric	37 ft	30
B	B01	standard electric	73 ft	50/30
B	B02	standard electric	64 ft	50/30
B	B03	standard electric	67 ft	50/30
B	B04	standard electric	68 ft	50/30
B	B05	standard electric	73 ft	50/30
B	B06	standard electric	64 ft	50/30
B	B07	standard electric	73 ft	50/30
B	B08	standard electric	66 ft	50/30
B	B09	standard electric	73 ft	50/30
B	B10	standard electric	66 ft	50/30
B	B11	standard electric	67 ft	50/30
B	B12	standard electric	57 ft	50/30
B	B13	standard electric	51 ft	50/30
B	B14	standard electric	40 ft	50/30
B	B15	standard electric	80 ft	50/30
B	B16	standard electric	73 ft	50/30
B	B17	standard electric	70 ft	50/30
B	B18	standard electric	70 ft	50/30
B	B19	standard electric	70 ft	50/30
B	B20	standard electric	70 ft	50/30
C	C01	standard electric	55 ft	30
C	C02	standard electric	52 ft	30
C	C03	standard electric	65 ft	30
C	C04	standard electric	63 ft	30
C	C05	standard electric	70 ft	30
C	C06	standard electric	69 ft	30
C	C07	standard electric	56 ft	30
C	C08	standard electric	51 ft	30
C	C09	standard electric	60 ft	30
C	C10	standard electric	54 ft	30
C	C11	standard electric	66 ft	30
D	D01	standard electric	58 ft	30
D	D02	standard electric	62 ft	30
D	D03	standard electric	64 ft	30
D	D04	standard electric	43 ft	30
D	D05	standard electric	57 ft	30
D	D06	standard electric	51 ft	30
D	D07	standard electric	61 ft	30
D	D08	standard electric	58 ft	30
D	D09	standard electric	51 ft	30
D	D10	standard electric	50 ft	30
D	D11	standard electric	49 ft	30
D	D12	standard electric	53 ft	30
D	D13	standard electric	48 ft	30
D	D14	standard electric	55 ft	30
D	D15	standard electric	52 ft	30
D	D16	standard electric	56 ft	30
D	D17	standard electric	66 ft	30

SHOWING 60 OF 70 SITES

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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