About John F Kennedy
Number of accommodations: 67
Campground Amenities
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Showers -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (640)
What Guests Are Saying
John F. Kennedy campground is praised for its beautiful scenery, clean facilities, and spacious campsites, making it a favorite destination for families and fishing enthusiasts. The hiking trails, particularly near Collins Creek, offer enjoyable experiences for all ages. While there are suggestions for improvements such as better internet service and more frequent trash pickup, the overall sentiment is very positive, with many campers expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
John F. Kennedy campground is praised for its beautiful scenery, clean facilities, and spacious campsites, making it a favorite destination for families and fishing enthusiasts. The hiking trails, particularly near Collins Creek, offer enjoyable experiences for all ages. While there are suggestions for improvements such as better internet service and more frequent trash pickup, the overall sentiment is very positive, with many campers expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Chelsie F
VerifiedApril 9, 2025 • Stayed at: D08, Loop: D
What a beautiful campground!! The D-Loop is the place to be! Close to bathrooms/showers with a large field in the middle of the loop, lots of kids bike riding and playing soccer in the field. Trout fishing was and excellent experience, we could 10 while we were there for the weekend. Stairs down to the water and several gorgeous decking area and look out points. All around a wonderful stay!
Bonnie J
VerifiedApril 8, 2025 • Stayed at: C04, Loop: C
We love JFK. Have been camping here for forty years. It’s just beautiful there and trout fishing is so much fun.
Eddy D
VerifiedApril 4, 2025 • Stayed at: D06, Loop: D
Campsites need some clean up. But for the most part pretty clean sites.
Jody H
VerifiedApril 4, 2025 • Stayed at: B12, Loop: B
Enjoyed the campsite as always. River was down quite a bit so able to do a lot of fishing. Only complaint is all the barking dogs. I wish there was a designated area for campers with or without dogs, all the barking when people go by gets very annoying. Other than that are stay was awesome.
Anthony G
VerifiedMarch 30, 2025 • Stayed at: C10, Loop: C
Beautiful, peaceful, clean, hot showers, plentiful trout. I highly recommend this place.
Karen H
VerifiedMarch 26, 2025 • Stayed at: B20, Loop: B
The weather was perfect fish were biting and we had a very relaxing time.
Dallas P
VerifiedMarch 21, 2025 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: A
I would watch your receipts. They do double charge sometimes or the mistakes happen on their online platform maybe due to poor signal. But I love this campground.
Dallas P
VerifiedMarch 21, 2025 • Stayed at: D08, Loop: D
Watch your receipts they do double charge
Cleartry C
VerifiedMarch 2, 2025 • Stayed at: B14, Loop: B
One of the PREMIERE trout fisheries! Caught so many I lost count! 100% worth the trip!
CHAD S
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2025 • Stayed at: D16, Loop: D
At least the finally got water to the D loop sites. It's nice and it was cold so did not do much. We had fun no matter it rained.
Location John F Kennedy
Address:
375 Hatchery Road
Heber Springs, AR, 72543
United States
From Heber Springs, AR, take SR-25 north 4 miles, cross the dam, and turn right on the second road.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.5159 / -91.9965
Elevation: 97 feet
Policies & Rules
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Attendant is on duty during peak season. |
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One wheeled camping unit and two tents or four tents are allowed per site. Maximum of 8 occupants per site. |
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ATV's, golf carts or off-road vehicles are prohibited. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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For more information on Greers Ferry Lake, click HERE . |
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STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec. |
