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
Gary L
VerifiedMarch 24, 2024 • Stayed at: A07, Loop: A
great place to camp
James C
VerifiedMarch 22, 2024 • Stayed at: B01, Loop: B
Campground was very nice, Everytime we go the Visitor's Center is never open.....
Anne S
VerifiedMarch 22, 2024 • Stayed at: C11, Loop: C
We had a great time at our spot. Super spacious for 3 tents and a dog lead. We were right by the river and the creek! Bathroom/shower was a short walk. Facilities were clean.
Sheila B
VerifiedMarch 21, 2024 • Stayed at: C07, Loop: C
It's a good park.
Scott I
VerifiedMarch 18, 2024 • Stayed at: B14, Loop: B
Always a great time!
joseph s
VerifiedMarch 18, 2024 • Stayed at: A02, Loop: A
Awesome campground, but be aware not all campsites have water hookups!!
Kim R
VerifiedFebruary 6, 2024 • Stayed at: D10, Loop: D
LOVED STAYING HERE. CLOSEBY TO OUR SON AND HIS FAMILY AND IT WAS PEACEFUL
Randal W
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2024 • Stayed at: D15, Loop: D
Great park with wonderful campsites. Clean restrooms and great trout fishing.
Sara G
VerifiedJanuary 1, 2024 • Stayed at: D08, Loop: D
I've camped at this location since I was a kid and it's by far my favorite place to "camp" while it's not my idea of true camping this place is very nice and has clean restrooms and showers. It's just an overall nice place. It's accommodating for the disabled and children.
Wilma N
VerifiedDecember 12, 2023 • Stayed at: D19, Loop: D
Overall, a beautiful location.
We reserved our spot on short notice and staying for 2 weeks so our choices were slim (not to mention, it was Thanksgiving). Having said that we had to pick a site that did not have water... that was a rough 2 weeks. Thankfully, the showers were open, clean, shower water was nice and warm. It was a little dated, but worked.
We had plenty of drinking water with us... but doing the dishes without rinsing water was tough...lol I have to admit it but, we used more paper products than we would have liked ;-).
Again, the river is beautiful and the camp is close to shopping.
AT&T service was almost nonexistent. No Hotspot, 5G 1 bar, but spotty. No TV antenna reception.
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. |
