The Fairfield Bay area is a camping destination with abundant opportunities for outdoor activities on Greers Ferry Lake. The area also offers opportunities to camp in lush national forests, state parks and national wildlife refuges. These sites provide miles of trails and exceptional wildlife watching -- a chance to truly enjoy the natural side of Arkansas.
Recreation Areas
You will find 11 recreation areas scattered around the shores of Greers Ferry Lake in the immediate vicinity of Fairfield Bay. All offer camping grounds and easy access to the lake for boating and fishing. You must reserve a campsite online -- visit the Recreation.gov website to locate and reserve an available campsite and learn more about each recreation area (see Resources).
National Forests
You will encounter two outstanding national forests west of Fairfield Bay. The Ozark and Ouachita National Forests both offer a variety of camping grounds. Twenty-four campgrounds in the Ozark National Forest boast a range of camping opportunities from primitive equestrian sites to full-facility RV sites. Fifteen Arkansas campgrounds and four Oklahoma campgrounds in the Ouachita National Forest provide a similar variety of campsites. Primitive camping is also permitted throughout both forests as long as vehicles are not left blocking roadways. You can reserve campsites in the national forests by visiting the Recreation.gov website (see Resources).
State Parks
You will find a variety of state parks within a short drive of Fairfield Bay. However, only one state park in the immediate vicinity of Fairfield Bay offers camping. Woolly Hollow State Park is located on Lake Bennett and provides full-facility campsites near the lake, many of which are handicapped accessible. You can reserve campsites online by visiting the park website.
National Wildlife Refuges
You will find one National Wildlife Refuge located south of Fairfield Bay. White River National Wildlife Refuge protects important bottom-land habitat along the White River for migratory birds. The refuge offers primitive camping at several campgrounds throughout the refuge. Some of these camping grounds are closed during the winter and require you to secure a permit to camp, so contact the park office or stop by a kiosk before setting camp.
Things To Do
Spend the day fishing, boating and wildlife watching on Greers Ferry Lake or rent kayaks or paddle boats for a day on Lake Bennet. Hike, mountain bike or ride horseback for miles along trails or kayak along secluded rivers nestled among millions of acres of national forest.
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