About This Park
Overview
Cove Creek Park is located on Greers Ferry Lake in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of north-central Arkansas. The environment provides the ideal location 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 48 sites, 28 of which have electrical hookups. Additional amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, a dump station, swim beach and 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) 589-3568 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.
Quick Information
- Type: RV Resort, Overnight Parking
- Network: Federal – Other
- Price Range: $15-35
- Rating: 4.464286 / 5
Amenities
- ✓ Electric Hookup
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- ✓ Picnic Tables
- ✓ Grills/Fire Ring
- ✓ Fire Pit
Contact & Location
Greers Ferry Project Office P.O. Box 1088
Heber Springs, AR 72543
Phone: 501-589-3568
Book This Park
Electric hookups are available, though water and sewer are shared — a good balance of convenience and simplicity. The coastal setting delivers ocean air and water views that make every morning feel like a reward. Grills and fire rings on-site set the stage for classic campfire evenings.