About John F Kennedy
Number of accommodations: 67
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
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Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Showers
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Reviews (1913)
What Guests Are Saying
John F. Kennedy Park offers a beautiful and well-maintained camping experience with spacious, clean sites and friendly staff. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, stunning scenery, and excellent fishing opportunities, particularly for rainbow trout. While some minor issues, like parking in front of campsites and occasional facility concerns, were noted, the overall consensus is that it's a favorite destination for camping and relaxation.
What Guests Are Saying
John F. Kennedy Park offers a beautiful and well-maintained camping experience with spacious, clean sites and friendly staff. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, stunning scenery, and excellent fishing opportunities, particularly for rainbow trout. While some minor issues, like parking in front of campsites and occasional facility concerns, were noted, the overall consensus is that it's a favorite destination for camping and relaxation.
Review Summary
John D
VerifiedDecember 11, 2021 • Stayed at: D13, Loop: D
Excellent campsite with water and electricity and clean restroom and shower. Our site was within walking distance to the river!
John D
VerifiedDecember 11, 2021 • Stayed at: D13, Loop: D
Excellent campsite with water and electricity and clean restroom and shower. Our site was within walking distance to the river!
Jesse A
VerifiedDecember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: B
Our favorite place to be! Nice, quiet, clean.
Jesse A
VerifiedDecember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: B
Our favorite place to be! Nice, quiet, clean.
Jesse A
VerifiedDecember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: B
Our favorite place to be! Nice, quiet, clean.
Anthony B
VerifiedDecember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: B
Great camping and fishing trip. Site B-1 is one of our favorite places to camp, it is an easy site to back our camper into and it is close to the river. There are lots of birds around, especially if you put up a bird feeder or two. Deer often come down the hill behind the campsite and browse the area for acorns. The fishing was excellent, we caught several really nice eating trout while we were there. The only downside of this trip were the many turkey vultures that hung around the area. Can't wait to go back in a few weeks.
Katie S
VerifiedDecember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: C01, Loop: C
Wonderful campground! So much to do from the beautiful river to the trails and fishery. Lots of room at sites.
Anthony B
VerifiedDecember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: B
Great camping and fishing trip. Site B-1 is one of our favorite places to camp, it is an easy site to back our camper into and it is close to the river. There are lots of birds around, especially if you put up a bird feeder or two. Deer often come down the hill behind the campsite and browse the area for acorns. The fishing was excellent, we caught several really nice eating trout while we were there. The only downside of this trip were the many turkey vultures that hung around the area. Can't wait to go back in a few weeks.
Katie S
VerifiedDecember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: C01, Loop: C
Wonderful campground! So much to do from the beautiful river to the trails and fishery. Lots of room at sites.
Anthony B
VerifiedDecember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: B
Great camping and fishing trip. Site B-1 is one of our favorite places to camp, it is an easy site to back our camper into and it is close to the river. There are lots of birds around, especially if you put up a bird feeder or two. Deer often come down the hill behind the campsite and browse the area for acorns. The fishing was excellent, we caught several really nice eating trout while we were there. The only downside of this trip were the many turkey vultures that hung around the area. Can't wait to go back in a few weeks.
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.
The campground is accessible via State Route 25, which runs north from Heber Springs.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.5159 / -91.9965
Elevation: 97 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- An attendant will be available during the peak season for assistance.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Site capacity
- Each site allows one wheeled camping unit and up to four tents, with a maximum of 8 occupants.
Vehicles & parking
- The use of ATVs, golf carts, and off-road vehicles is not allowed on the property.
Fires & fuel
- To protect forests, please buy firewood locally and burn it on-site; do not move firewood from other locations.
General
- For more information on Greers Ferry Lake, click HERE .
Safety & rules
- To prevent invasive species, clean gear and vehicles, stay on trails, and properly dispose of waste.
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Last updated: June 16, 2026
