John F Kennedy

Campground · Arkansas · 69 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Greers Ferry Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access

69
Bookable sites
80 ft
Max rig length
up to 75
People per site
312 ft
Elevation
John F Kennedy Park Entrance Sign
Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov

Overview

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.

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.

The facts

  • 69 bookable sites
  • 70 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 2 sites for day use only
  • Vehicles up to 80 ft
  • Up to 75 people per site
  • Loops: A, B, C, D, John F Kennedy

Site types

  • 67 Standard Electric
  • 2 Group Shelter Electric
  • 1 Management

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Water hookups
  • Campfires allowed
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, fire pits.

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70 campsites at John F Kennedy

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceWaterMax rigPeople
A01AManagementBack InPaved—32 ft8 🐾
A02AStandard ElectricBack InPaved—55 ft8 🐾
A03AStandard ElectricBack InPaved—53 ft8 🐾
A04AStandard ElectricBack InPaved—31 ft8 🐾
A05AStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
A06AStandard ElectricBack InPaved—47 ft8 🐾
A07AStandard ElectricBack InPaved—43 ft8 🐾
A08AStandard ElectricBack InPaved—72 ft8 🐾
A09AStandard ElectricBack InPaved—68 ft8 🐾
A10AStandard ElectricBack InPaved—70 ft8 🐾
A11AStandard ElectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
A12AStandard ElectricBack InPaved—37 ft8 🐾
B01BStandard ElectricBack InPaved—73 ft8 🐾
B02BStandard ElectricBack InPaved—64 ft8 🐾
B03BStandard ElectricBack InPaved—67 ft8 🐾
B04BStandard ElectricBack InPaved—68 ft8 🐾
B05BStandard ElectricBack InPaved—73 ft8 🐾
B06BStandard ElectricBack InPaved—64 ft8 🐾
B07BStandard ElectricBack InPaved—73 ft8 🐾
B08BStandard ElectricBack InPaved—66 ft8 🐾
B09BStandard ElectricBack InPaved—73 ft8 🐾
B10BStandard ElectricBack InPaved—66 ft8 🐾
B11BStandard ElectricBack InPaved—67 ft8 🐾
B12BStandard ElectricBack InPaved—57 ft8 🐾
B13BStandard ElectricBack InPaved—51 ft8 🐾
B14BStandard ElectricBack InPaved—40 ft8 🐾
B15BStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—80 ft8 🐾
B16BStandard ElectricBack InPaved—73 ft8 🐾
B17BStandard ElectricBack InGravelRiverfront70 ft8 🐾
B18BStandard ElectricBack InGravelRiverfront70 ft8 🐾
B19BStandard ElectricBack InGravelRiverfront70 ft8 🐾
B20BStandard ElectricBack InGravelRiverfront70 ft8 🐾
C01CStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—55 ft8 🐾
C02CStandard ElectricBack InPaved—52 ft8 🐾
C03CStandard ElectricBack InPaved—65 ft8 🐾
C04CStandard ElectricBack InPaved—63 ft8 🐾
C05CStandard ElectricBack InPaved—70 ft8 🐾
C06CStandard ElectricBack InPaved—69 ft8 🐾
C07CStandard ElectricBack InPaved—56 ft8 🐾
C08CStandard ElectricBack InPaved—51 ft8 🐾
C09CStandard ElectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
C10CStandard ElectricBack InPaved—54 ft8 🐾
C11CStandard ElectricBack InPaved—66 ft8 🐾
D01DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—58 ft8 🐾
D02DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—62 ft8 🐾
D03DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—64 ft8 🐾
D04DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—43 ft8 🐾
D05DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—57 ft8 🐾
D06DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—51 ft8 🐾
D07DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—61 ft8 🐾
D08DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—58 ft8 🐾
D09DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—51 ft8 🐾
D10DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—50 ft8 🐾
D11DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—49 ft8 🐾
D12DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—53 ft8 🐾
D13DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—48 ft8 🐾
D14DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—55 ft8 🐾
D15DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—52 ft8 🐾
D16DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—56 ft8 🐾
D17DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—66 ft8 🐾
D18DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—68 ft8 🐾
D19DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—49 ft8 🐾
D20DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—50 ft8 🐾
D21DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—45 ft8 🐾
D22DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—53 ft8 🐾
D23DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—52 ft8 🐾
D24DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—52 ft8 🐾
D25DStandard ElectricBack InPaved—46 ft8 🐾
John F Kennedy Shelter AMJohn F KennedyGroup Shelter ElectricBack InPaved——75 🐾
John F Kennedy Shelter PMJohn F KennedyGroup Shelter ElectricBack InPaved——75 🐾

Getting there

From Heber Springs, AR, take SR-25 north 4 miles, cross the dam, and turn right on the second road.

35.51594, -91.99647 · 35°30'57.4"N 91°59'47.3"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.74.05.25.45.83.63.93.83.84.25.04.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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More photos

Little Red River at JFK Park
Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov
Fishing Pier
Photo: USACE · Recreation.gov

Member photos

Common questions about John F Kennedy

Can you reserve a site at John F Kennedy?
Yes, John F Kennedy is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does John F Kennedy have?
70 sites in total, of which 69 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at John F Kennedy?
80 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at John F Kennedy?
Yes, pets are allowed at John F Kennedy.
Does John F Kennedy have hookups?
Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at John F Kennedy?
Campfires are allowed at John F Kennedy. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

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