About John F Kennedy
Number of accommodations: 67
Campground Amenities
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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
Jimmy S
VerifiedMay 25, 2022 • Stayed at: D01, Loop: D
Clean friendly camp ground well maintained. Everything you need within a short distance.
Craig H
VerifiedMay 22, 2022 • Stayed at: D06, Loop: D
It was very nice just wish there were more water hook ups in section D
Ken W
VerifiedMay 22, 2022 • Stayed at: D16, Loop: D
Great rv gorgeous views clean restrooms
Larry C
VerifiedMay 20, 2022 • Stayed at: D17, Loop: D
Nice weather
Quiet fellow campers
Love site D17
Peaceful
Fishing good
Ruth Ann E
VerifiedMay 19, 2022 • Stayed at: B02, Loop: B
We love to camp and always enjoy our days at JFK everyone we meet are friendly .
Edwin S
VerifiedMay 18, 2022 • Stayed at: D01, Loop: D
An excellent Park. Nice cool, foggy mornings for coffee outdoors. A quiet Park, well maintained and absolutely beautiful scenery.
Donna W
VerifiedMay 18, 2022 • Stayed at: D17, Loop: D
Beautiful park with lots of trees, paved parking. One bathroom looked old and worn out, not sure it was ever cleaned. Grass was in a terrible need of being mowed.
laura c
VerifiedMay 16, 2022 • Stayed at: B09, Loop: B
We always enjoy our camping trips to JFK
Victoria J
VerifiedMay 14, 2022 • Stayed at: D17, Loop: D
Wh have been camping JFK for 35 years. We love to trout fish and this is a beautiful place to do it. The bathrooms are always nice & clean.
Connie H
VerifiedMay 8, 2022 • Stayed at: D01, Loop: D
Very clean and well kept camp site and campground. Bathrooms were always clean when we went in them. We would recommend this campground for anyone to come and enjoy, it was a very enjoyable weekend for us and our family!
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. |
