🏖️ Lake / Reservoir
🟡 Moderate $5 USACE day-use fee at developed beaches
🌊 About Greers Ferry Lake (general)
One of Arkansas's largest and clearest lakes, created by the Greers Ferry Dam in the 1960s, with abundant swimming beaches and rock-jumping coves along its extensive shoreline.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$5 USACE day-use fee at developed beaches
Water Temperature
💧 Warm lake water
Water Type
Large reservoir
Managed By
US Army Corps of Engineers
County
Cleburne County, Arkansas
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Greers Ferry Lake, near Heber Springs, AR
Access Notes:
Numerous beaches and coves; popular for cliff-jumping into deep coves
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: $5 USACE day-use fee at developed beaches
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace