Greers Ferry Lake, located in Cleburne and Van Buren counties, is one of Arkansas' most popular recreational lakes. With over 30,000 acres of water surface, the lake serves as a playground for all kinds of water sports. Greers Ferry Dam, near Heber Springs, was dedicated in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy. A site at the dam honors the occasion.
Greers Ferry Lake supports a wide variety of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, camping, hiking, and scuba diving just to name a few. The lake is home to 18 parks operated by the Corps of Engineers and local governments. These parks include 22 boat ramps, 14 campgrounds, 16 picnic shelters, 9 marinas, 15 designated swim areas, 3 national nature trails, and several hundred miles of undeveloped shoreline.
