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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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
laura c
VerifiedOctober 25, 2021 • Stayed at: B09, Loop: B
The weather was absolutely beautiful. The camp site we were in was wonderful. It was just a very relaxing time.
Jeff G
VerifiedOctober 24, 2021 • Stayed at: B03, Loop: B
We had people next to us play music loud all night long ! It was still going at 6am ! Went to the booth and noone was there all weekend ! It said they opened at 10am I was there at 10 am and sign said be back in 10 min , 2 hours later still no one and they didn’t show up all weekend long ! First time camping at any sight around Heber that no one was at the booth ! We got there Friday around 5:30 so we never even was able to check in and get a pass !
Thomas V
VerifiedOctober 20, 2021 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: A
Excellent facilities with nice lots. On the river makes this spot ideal for fishing. Hatchery is an added attraction.
Rusty T
VerifiedOctober 19, 2021 • Stayed at: A10, Loop: A
First of all your reservation system is the worst I've seen. My wife and I are seniors and is was very difficult to understand and navigate. I called and a lady said you could not just drive up and pay for a site that was not reserved? Why make it so hard for seniors who do not do well on computers? She said you took over the system 2 years ago. Second, the rest room between the A and B campsites was the worst I've ever seen in my life, anywhere! And it stayed that way for a couple of days. Of course the Hatchery visitor center was closed so we didn't know who to notify. I'm not talking dirty, it was nasty with feces splattered all over the place and the toilet maybe stopped also, for several days! So we were not impressed at all. And why in the world were all the visitor centers closed? Do you people go to the grocery store, church, get a haircut, go to Lowes, or Walmart? Sure you do, so why close a visitor center where a few people come in every day? This part and area is a perfect example of government disfunction. Tax payers are not getting much for their money with your guys.
Robert F
VerifiedOctober 19, 2021 • Stayed at: C01, Loop: C
Again very nice people. Well kept park.
Bob W
VerifiedOctober 18, 2021 • Stayed at: B19, Loop: B
Beautiful camp spots s as long the river!
Lance G
VerifiedOctober 17, 2021 • Stayed at: B07, Loop: B
One of our favorite places. Beautiful area with many things to do. Heber Springs is a wonderful town. The grandkids love it there. Red River is beautiful.
Nancy R
VerifiedOctober 15, 2021 • Stayed at: D18, Loop: D
Loved it here! So many friendly people. Nice hiking, fishing and canoeing! Some sites have no water which was our case. There is a water source not far off. Restrooms were clean and hotter shower than other government campgrounds we had been to!
Isobel M
VerifiedOctober 12, 2021 • Stayed at: A02, Loop: A
We had such a great stay!
Matthew C
VerifiedOctober 12, 2021 • Stayed at: D21, Loop: D
We love the atmosphere at JFK! It is a clean campground with lots of room for kids to play! The playground is great and the check in process is easy!
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 13, 2026
