Greers ferry dam on the little red river, approximately three miles north of heber springs cleburne county, is a concrete dam built between 1959 and 1962. When it comes to finding hotels near greers ferry lake, an orbitz specialist can help you find the right property for you. Highway 16, heading north, crosses the northern arm of the lake via the edgemont. Mar 30, 2020 greers ferry dam on the little red river, approximately three miles north of heber springs cleburne county, is a concrete dam built between 1959 and 1962. Made of durable, waterproof material shaded depth areas. There is a contradiction with the new regulation in the 2021 arkansas fishing guidebook.
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Early eden isle early post card rendering image courtesy the arkansas state archives. With this terrific amenity and a prime location situated directly on the water, theres no better. Ar fyv florence muscle shoals msl fort smith, ar fsm hattiesburg, ms usm. Greers ferry lake arkansas greers ferry lake ar greers. Similarly, the lake boasts some of the finest walleye fishing around, hosting several recordbreaking catches. This 1972 brochure has a map of greers ferry lake and its surroundings on one side, and has photographs of greers ferry lake and its dam, descriptions of recreational opportunities, general information about the dam and reservoir project, and safety information on the other side. Did you know that eden isle wasnt always an island. Behind that structure dedicated in 1963 by the late. Heber springs campground is located on the lake shoreline adjacent to heber springs, ar. Life before greers ferry lake murphy, karen potter on.
Greers ferry cleburne county encyclopedia of arkansas. The environment provides the ideal location for family camping, fishing, boating and hiking. The new rear deck offers offers guests a beautiful setting for outdoor dining and relaxation that includes views of greers ferry lake. Apr 4, 2021 view the best cabins with prices in greers ferry. Greers ferry walleye regulation changed to 14inch length. Choctaw park is located on the spacious greers ferry lake nestled in the foothills of the ozark mountains. Greers ferry lake arkansas greers ferry lake ar greers ferry. Greers ferry lake is located in northern arkansas about 60 miles north of little rock. Heber springs campground on greers ferry lake arkansas.
Includes list of distances, index to facilities, and location map. In addition to having sleeping arrangements for 9 and a furnished deck looking out to soothing wooded views, this getaway also offers access to a covered boat slip. Its the time before the dam that murphy explores in a book she has written. The reservoir consists of two major sections of the lake connected by a waterfilled gorge called the narrows. Reducing the minimum length limit for keeping largemouth bass at greers ferry lake to 12 inches. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image.
The reservoir collects drainage from 1,146 square miles of area upstream of the dam and appears. The dams primary function is flood control, but it also serves as a hydroelectric power plant. Sgfl joined with the arkansas nature alliance and successfully petitioned the corps to request a reexamination of the plan and reduce the number of new docks that would be allowed. Arkansas offered rich and unsettled lands along the white and arkansas rivers. Once you know the history here, youll see why red apple inn is the perfect place to make memories. The area is a little bit remote, so expect to have a short commute when you want to reach your accommodations. With the clear waters of greers ferry lake and history of the little. This large campground offers 211 sites, 1 of which offer electric. Chat live or call 18004543743 any time for help booking your hotels near greers ferry lake. This is a beautiful lake with great scenery and plenty of wind sheltered areas for good skiing. Discover and visit greers ferry lake arkansas one of the most beautiful holiday. Both are located in our north central ozark region.
The little red river, emerging icy cold from beneath the massive dam at greers ferry lake is a premierclass trout steam. Greers ferry lake heber springs, ozark mountains, greers. People of all ages will enjoy the surrounding beauty of our mountains and lake. The retreat at eden isle a luxury lake view vacation rental. Book your activities at this site with local padi dive shops. Yes, here are some popular vacation rentals in greers ferry that have a pool. Explore choctaw in greers ferry lake, arkansas with recreation. And lets not forget the white river that runs through central arkansas, and the cache river in the delta. Weve superimposed street lines and lake lines over greers ferry lake ar. Waterfront getaways on greers ferry lake cabins on the. Devils fork resort is located on greers ferry lake in the ozark foothills in central arkansas. Visit one of the remaining small town newspapers still in their original building in mccrory, ar, near the cache river wildlife.
The total water area is about 40,500 acres with a combined shoreline of just over 340 miles. When arkansas became a part of the united states in 1803 with the. Established in 1963, greers ferry lake has been dubbed one of the cleanest lakes in the entire nation, and is the seventh most popular tourist destination in arkansas. Potter murphy was born january 4, 1945, in the family home at higde. Greers ferry dam and william carl garner visitor center only in. Named for the dam and lake that were constructed between 1959 and 1964, the community was created by some of the displaced citizens of older towns and settlements of the area. Dont forget to snap a pic standing in front of the three rivers statue near downtown.
This greers ferry lake decor shows all of the lakes of that area of arizona. This campground offers 58 sites, all with electric hookups. Discover 176 houses to book online direct from owner in greers ferry lake, giles. The 10 best greers ferry cabins, cabin rentals with. Greers ferry lake is a 40,000acre paradise of fishing, boating, and watersports.
Oct 18, 2020 three regulations involve fishing at greers ferry lake, including. The lake serves the heber springs area flood control, and is a site for recreation and power generation. Welcome to greers ferry lake little rock district missions. Jul 07, 2020 history and background greers ferry lake greers ferry lake is located in the boston mountains in north central arkansas and is comprised of three major tributaries. Greers ferry dam marks 50 years electric cooperatives of arkansas.
The allnew color the bay history book is now available. It is only a short drive to our downtown shopping area featuring restaurants, antique shops, clothing boutiques, and so much more. Eden isle history a luxury lake view vacation rental. The 10 best greers ferry cabins, cabin rentals with photos. Army corps of engineers proposed a shoreline management plan. Greers ferry lake is widely known for its extraordinarily large walleye and excellent black bass. Old books, movies, and music are on shelf after shelf oh, the. Guide to cleburne county, arkansas ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth. Our resort is ready for your visit with all the comforts of home. Travel books, guides and maps that may be helpful in planning your trip to the greers ferry lake area are listed below. Arkansas highways 16 and 92 cross the narrows, connecting the city of greers ferry with higden on the west side of the lake. Greers ferry lake is ranked among one of the cleanest, clearest lakes in the nation, and the little red river is known as one of the blueribbon trout streams of america. Potter murphy was born january 4, 1945, in the family home at higden, arkansas.
A brief history of eden isle, the red apple inn, and the retreat at lakeland all developed by. Welcome to greers ferry lake at the foot of round mountain in the beautiful ozark mountains of northcentral arkansas stands greers ferry dam. After greers ferry dam was completed and greers ferry lake was formed, the 500 acre tract which is surrounded by greers ferry lake was reduced to 400 acres. Camping near greers ferry lake is easy with hipcamp, where private landowners offer. Book for weddings, family or class reunions, fishing tournaments and more. Many people choose to live near greers ferry, ar because of its good. When construction began on the dam in 1956, hundreds of workers showed up looking for work. Use the order form below to order your copy today fill out my online form. Consider purchasing one or two to help insure a great trip. The final decision to build greers ferry dam was based on two of the.
Nestled in the breathtakingly beautiful setting of the ozark mountains, on the shores of the enchanting greers ferry lake, tannenbaum is one of arkansas finest vacation discoveries. And lets not forget the white river that runs through central arkansas, and the. Higden, where it is, lies 55 miles 89 kilometers from the capital of the state, little rock. Greers ferry lake is a fishermans paradise stocked with every game fish native to arkansas and is the home of the record catches of a 22 lb. Vacation rentals available for short and long term stay on vrbo. Jun 17, 2020 guide to finding greers ferry lake marinas or public boat launches, along with fishing guides and camping areas serving greers ferry lake. Greers ferry lake is the reservoir formed by greers ferry dam, a united states army corps of engineers dam in northern arkansas. Behind that structure dedicated in 1963 by the late president john f. Visit the jfk dedication site of greers ferry lake dam. The regulation on the walleye population was changed for greers ferry lake and tributaries from a 20 to 28inch slot limit to a 14inch minimum length limit.
Greers ferry dam is located on the little red river at river mile 79. The lowest safe level of the lake with still being able to generate hydroelectric power is 435. See for yourself why the klassic inn is the preferred place to stay when visiting greers ferry lake. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. Situated on the western banks of greers ferry lake, choctaw campground is lined by primitive and modern campsites, all offering stunning views of the lake s sunkissed horizon.
Greers ferry lake 2021 all you need to know before you. Eden isle was developed on a 500 acre tract that mr. Trout were introduced to the river in 1966, some three years after the completion of the greers ferry lake project. Greers ferry dam and lake encyclopedia of arkansas. Oct 17, 2018 the little red river is a 102 milelong river in northcentral arkansas. A group of concerned citizens banned together and formed save greers ferry lake, inc. Greers ferry lake is considered one of the cleanest and most. Visit arkansass state parks and experience our unique blend of outdoor adventure. Narrows park is located on greers ferry lake in the beautiful ozark mountains of northcentral arkansas. Is the greers ferry lake in the united states of america usa for you. Equally impressive is the history of both the dam and the area in which it stands. Dam site park is located at greers ferry dam at the foot of round mountain in the beautiful ozark mountains of northcentral arkansas.
Eden isle history the retreat at eden isle a luxury lake. Once you book a stay at this delightful resort, you may not want to leave. The book gives a brief historical account of some of the pioneer families who. Greers ferry first assembly, greers ferry, arkansas. This is a firstperson account of growing up in rural, central arkansas during the 1950s, in an area that is now covered by greers ferry lake. Greers ferry lake, created as a result of the dam, is a popular recreational destination.
It exists in the twentyfirst century primarily as a center of tourist activity. Escape city life and retreat to this waterfront 3bedroom, 2bathroom vacation rental cabin on an offshoot of greers ferry lake. Eden isle was developed in the early 1960s by herbert l. Book your perfect vacation rental in greers ferry, arkansas on flipkey today.
From heber springs, ar, travel 2 miles west on hwy 110, then 0. It is the home of the world record walleye 22lbs11oz. Little rock district missions recreation lakes greers ferry. Greers ferry is located in western cleburne county at 35. Greers ferry, established and incorporated in 1968, quickly grew to become the secondlargest city in cleburne county. In fact, our story began before there even was a greers ferry lake in arkansas. Apr 26, 20 this is a firstperson account of growing up in rural, central arkansas during the 1950s, in an area that is now covered by greers ferry lake. This park features a sandy beach, picnic areas, boat areas, and a great swim area. Best camping in and near greers ferry lake hipcamp. South fork, middle fork, and devils fork of the little red river.
Kennedy, glistens one of the foremost recreational areas in the middle united states, greers ferry lake. Living history can be found at the arkansas frontier activities and events. Early eden isle homes were constructed with native stone or stucco, wood and plenty of glass to ensure that eden isles fulltime residents and visitors could readily enjoy the beauty of the arkansas ozark. Be prepared to be an early bird, as choctaw campground is known to be wellstocked with a widearray of game fish. Greers ferry lake log home retreat, higden, arkansas. The retreats arkansas stone fire pit and locally crafted cedar adirondack chairs provide another great outdoor gathering space that offers our guests views of greers ferry lake and eden isles natural beauty.
Secure payments, 247 support and a book with confidence guarantee. Jim harris managing editor arkansas wildlife magazine heber springs anglers at greers ferry lake will see an immediate benefit in coming months from a largescale habitat project conducted nov. Located in arkansas, greers ferry lake real estate is a top ten market in the state for lake homes and lake lots. If you are planning on fishing while here, you will be glad to know the world record walleye and hybrid bass were both caught in greers ferry lake. Mar 30, 2020 greers ferry, established and incorporated in 1968, quickly grew to become the secondlargest city in cleburne county. With 340 miles of shoreline, greers ferry lake is considered one of the many smaller arkansas lakes. Only 3 hours from crystal bridges and only 3 hours from branson. Find a state park near you and discover trails, events, lodging and activities. Greers ferry lake escape is also just a short drive to the old highway 25 park. This will fit any decor, and also make great gifts. Visit greers ferry lake arkansas tourist information immoabroad. Dam sitegreers ferry, greers ferry lake recreation.
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