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Greers Ferry Lake

Fairfield Bay · Greers Ferry · Heber Springs · Higden · Clinton, Arkansas — Cleburne County.

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31,054Surface acres
28Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 120032194).

Location & fast facts

Where Greers Ferry Lake is in Arkansas

The red circle marks Greers Ferry Lake.

Fast facts

About Greers Ferry Lake

  • Counties: Cleburne, Van Buren
  • Cities & towns on the shore: Fairfield Bay, Greers Ferry, Heber Springs, Higden, Clinton
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 57 mi from Little Rock and 85 mi from Hot Springs, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Arkansas: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Arkansas

Official AGFC pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 28 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Swimming. 1 public beach or swim spot on the map (details)
  • Camping. 10 campgrounds within 15 mi, 9 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Zebra mussel and Parrot feather recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • No lifeguard listed. None of our sources lists a staffed lifeguard. Swim at your own risk and watch children closely.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Lake map

Greers Ferry Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Choctaw Campground (campground)Dam Site(greers Ferry) Campground (campground)Devils Fork Campground (campground)Heber Springs Campground (campground)Hill Creek Campground (campground)Narrows (ar) Campground (campground)Old Highway 25 Campground (campground)Shiloh Campground (campground)Sugar Loaf Campground (campground)John F Kennedy Campground (campground)Boat ramp (Boat launch)1Boat ramp (Boat launch)2Boat ramp (Boat launch)3Boat ramp (Boat launch)4Boat ramp (Boat launch)5Boat ramp (Boat launch)6Boat ramp (Boat launch)7Boat ramp (Boat launch)8Boat ramp (Boat launch)9Boat ramp (Boat launch)10Boat ramp (Boat launch)11Boat ramp (Boat launch)12Boat ramp (Boat launch)13Boat ramp (Boat launch)14Boat ramp (Boat launch)15Boat ramp (Boat launch)16Boat ramp (Boat launch)17Boat ramp (Boat launch)18Boat ramp (Boat launch)19Boat ramp (Boat launch)20Boat ramp (Boat launch)21Boat ramp (Boat launch)22Boat ramp (Boat launch)23Boat ramp (Boat launch)24Boat ramp (Boat launch)25Boat ramp (Boat launch)26Boat ramp (Boat launch)27Boat ramp (Boat launch)28Sandy Beach (Beach)291 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launchBeach Campground
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  2. 2Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  3. 3Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  4. 4Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  5. 5Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  6. 6Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Heber Springs
  7. 7Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  8. 8Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  9. 9Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  10. 10Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  11. 11Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  12. 12Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  13. 13Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  14. 14Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  15. 15Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  16. 16Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  17. 17Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Fairfield Bay
  18. 18Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Fairfield Bay
  19. 19Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  20. 20Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  21. 21Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  22. 22Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  23. 23Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  24. 24Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Heber Springs
  25. 25Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  26. 26Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  27. 27Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  28. 28Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  29. 29Sandy Beach
    Beach

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 120032194), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Greers Ferry Lake

We found 10 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Greers Ferry Lake. 9 are right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

4 more within 15 miles

All campgrounds & RV parks in Arkansas

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Nearest airports

The closest airport with scheduled passenger flights to Greers Ferry Lake, plus larger airports within about 150 miles:

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Airports with scheduled airline service from OurAirports (large and medium airports); larger airports are FAA large, medium and small hubs by FAA CY2025 enplanements ("major airport" = FAA large hub). Distances are straight-line from the lake's center, not driving distance; road routes are longer.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (35.5646, -92.2848). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Greers Ferry Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Greers Ferry Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    28 public access sites listed, 28 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.6015, -92.1495
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.5338, -91.9991
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.5025, -92.0462
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.5046, -92.0760
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.5062, -92.0969
    Boat rampHeber Springs—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.5153, -92.0388
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.5281, -92.0099
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.5285, -92.0075
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.5302, -92.3796
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.5358, -92.3725
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.5362, -92.3713
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.5481, -92.2724
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.5489, -92.0428
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.5539, -92.2231
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.5601, -92.1971
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.5642, -92.1968
    Boat rampFairfield Bay—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.5681, -92.2987
    Boat rampFairfield Bay—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.5684, -92.2947
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.5704, -92.2898
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.5835, -92.2167
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.5917, -92.1781
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.6086, -92.1465
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.5348, -92.0140
    Boat rampHeber Springs—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.5310, -92.0416
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.6080, -92.1513
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.5481, -92.2702
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.5000, -92.0540
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp—No feeBoating35.4927, -92.0537

    OpenStreetMap boat ramps (no statewide agency ramp layer used) and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Public beaches

    On OpenStreetMap: 1 beach or swimming spot on the shore of Greers Ferry Lake not marked private, residents-only or members-only.

    BeachTypeAccessDirections
    Sandy BeachBeachAccess not tagged; check posted rulesGet directions

    Beaches: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), within about 150 m (500 ft) of the lake outline. A mapped beach is not a guarantee that swimming is allowed, supervised or safe; some town beaches need a resident sticker even when the map doesn't say so. Check posted rules and water-quality advisories before you swim.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Greers Ferry Lake

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Greers Ferry Lake

    How big is Greers Ferry Lake?

    Greers Ferry Lake covers about 31,054 acres in Fairfield Bay, Greers Ferry, Heber Springs and Higden, Arkansas (Cleburne County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Greers Ferry Lake?

    Yes. 28 public trailer launches are listed: Boat ramp, Boat ramp and Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Can you swim in Greers Ferry Lake?

    OpenStreetMap shows 1 public beach or swimming spot on the shore. None of our sources lists a lifeguard, so swim at your own risk and follow posted rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Greers Ferry Lake?

    Yes. We list 10 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Greers Ferry Lake?

    Greers Ferry Lake touches Fairfield Bay, Greers Ferry, Heber Springs, Higden and Clinton in Cleburne County and Van Buren County, Arkansas.

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