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
Jesse A
VerifiedNovember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: D09, Loop: D
Our favorite place to go!
Fred B
VerifiedNovember 5, 2021 • Stayed at: D11, Loop: D
The sites are very spacious. The bathhouse was clean. the woods are mostly hugh pine trees. We will go back
Martha H
VerifiedNovember 4, 2021 • Stayed at: D18, Loop: D
No showers on the A loop and the sites are directly roadside of the main entrance with no barrier in between.
Harold N
VerifiedNovember 3, 2021 • Stayed at: D19, Loop: D
You can’t beat the quiet, relaxing atmosphere of JFK. Tons of wildlife and fishing in the area.
Betsi H
VerifiedNovember 2, 2021 • Stayed at: B05, Loop: B
One of our favorite parks. We were unable to modify our reservation online. No answer when we tried to call. Had to move our camper.
Ben D
VerifiedNovember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: A11, Loop: A
peaceful and relaxing
James M
VerifiedNovember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: B05, Loop: B
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Chester D
VerifiedOctober 30, 2021 • Stayed at: D10, Loop: D
The campgrounds is very beautiful and plenty of space between each campsite.
Frank L
VerifiedOctober 30, 2021 • Stayed at: D13, Loop: D
Right on the river for fly fishing trout. Clean, quiet, excellent version signal and close to activities, and shopping.
Anita H
VerifiedOctober 30, 2021 • Stayed at: A03, Loop: A
We camped for a night the park was clean and quiet. Reservations were very easy to make. We tried a little trout fishing in the Little Red River and spent the day kayaking in the near by lake.
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. |
