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John F Kennedy

John F Kennedy Park Entrance Sign
John F Kennedy
Playground
John F Kennedy
Collins Creek

Featured amenities

Showers
Showers

About John F Kennedy

John F. Kennedy Park is located on the Little Red River just downstream of Greers Ferry Dam in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of north-central Arkansas. In his last major appearance before his death, President John F. Kennedy stood on a flag-draped platform overlooking the just-completed Greers Ferry Dam and spoke of the prosperity the lake would bring to the region. Today, a million visitors flock yearly to the scenic waters for family camping, fishing, boating and hiking.

Number of accommodations: 67

Campground Amenities

  • Showers
    Showers
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Sites & Availability

67 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A02, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 A03, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 A04, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 A05, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 A06, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 A07, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 A08, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 A09, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 A10, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 A11, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 A12, Loop: A
30 Amp · Electric Only
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 B01, Loop: B
Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 B02, Loop: B
Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 B03, Loop: B
Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 B04, Loop: B
Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 B05, Loop: B
Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 B06, Loop: B
Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 B07, Loop: B
Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 B08, Loop: B
Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 B09, Loop: B
Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 B10, Loop: B
Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 B11, Loop: B
Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 B12, Loop: B
Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 B13, Loop: B
Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 B14, Loop: B
Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 B15, Loop: B
Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 B16, Loop: B
Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 B17, Loop: B
Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 B18, Loop: B
Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 B19, Loop: B
Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 B20, Loop: B
Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 C01, Loop: C
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 C02, Loop: C
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 C03, Loop: C
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 C04, Loop: C
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 C05, Loop: C
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 C06, Loop: C
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 C07, Loop: C
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 C08, Loop: C
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 C09, Loop: C
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 C10, Loop: C
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 C11, Loop: C
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D01, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D02, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D03, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D04, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D05, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D06, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D07, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D08, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D09, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D10, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D11, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D12, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D13, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D14, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D15, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D16, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D17, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D18, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D19, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D20, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D21, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D22, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D23, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D24, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night
🚐 D25, Loop: D
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$22.00
/ per night

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.

Review Summary

4.6
640 reviews
5
72.7%
465
4
20.0%
128
3
5.6%
36
2
0.9%
6
1
0.8%
5

Patrick R

Verified

October 29, 2021 Stayed at: D24, Loop: D

5

Campsite D is very family-friendly and quiet. Some of the sites back up to the river and others back up to the woods. We saw deer and heard many different birds. The site we stayed at, D24, was clean, flat and a close walk to the restrooms. The bathrooms are clean and the shower water was very warm. Campsite D is close to several hikes, the pavilion, and the river. Great spot.

Chris C

Verified

October 29, 2021 Stayed at: C09, Loop: C

5

We love this park. It is beautiful and close to town for supplies.

Kathy B

Verified

October 28, 2021 Stayed at: D12, Loop: D

4

Campground is very nice. We were in the D section which is not right upon the river but close by. The spots are spacious so you are not right upon each other. The restrooms and showers were clean. Only thing is there is no soap dispensers for washing your hands. In this time of covid you should make sure you take your own to the restroom. We enjoyed the trails along the river and the other trails available. Campground seems to stay full so make reservations ahead of time.

Gregory S

Verified

October 28, 2021 Stayed at: D14, Loop: D

4

Wonderful campground, spacious, well laid out. Clean facilities. River just a short walk away to fish. Town amenities just a few minutes away. HAd a great time fly fishing the well stocked river.

Susan K

Verified

October 28, 2021 Stayed at: D07, Loop: D

5

Fabulous Park
The fishing was excellent. The Park is busy but still lovely.
Be sure to go to the trout hatchery in the park.
This may be the most beautiful spot in the Southeast US

Teresa S

Verified

October 26, 2021 Stayed at: A06, Loop: A

5

This is our go to spot for great camping fun!

laura c

Verified

October 25, 2021 Stayed at: B09, Loop: B

5

The weather was absolutely beautiful. The camp site we were in was wonderful. It was just a very relaxing time.

Jeff G

Verified

October 24, 2021 Stayed at: B03, Loop: B

1

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

Verified

October 20, 2021 Stayed at: A11, Loop: A

5

Excellent facilities with nice lots. On the river makes this spot ideal for fishing. Hatchery is an added attraction.

Rusty T

Verified

October 19, 2021 Stayed at: A10, Loop: A

2

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.

Location John F Kennedy

Address:
375 Hatchery Road
Heber Springs, AR, 72543
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 35.5159 / -91.9965

Elevation: 97 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Attendant is on duty during peak season.

General

One wheeled camping unit and two tents or four tents are allowed per site. Maximum of 8 occupants per site.

General

ATV's, golf carts or off-road vehicles are prohibited.

General

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.

General

For more information on Greers Ferry Lake, click HERE .

General

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.

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