About John F Kennedy
Number of accommodations: 67
Campground Amenities
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Showers
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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
Patrick R
VerifiedOctober 29, 2021 • Stayed at: D24, Loop: D
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
VerifiedOctober 29, 2021 • Stayed at: C09, Loop: C
We love this park. It is beautiful and close to town for supplies.
Kathy B
VerifiedOctober 28, 2021 • Stayed at: D12, Loop: D
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
VerifiedOctober 28, 2021 • Stayed at: D14, Loop: D
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
VerifiedOctober 28, 2021 • Stayed at: D07, Loop: D
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
VerifiedOctober 26, 2021 • Stayed at: A06, Loop: A
This is our go to spot for great camping fun!
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.
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. |