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SUGAR LOAF

federal · Heber Springs, AR

  • fuel station4.2 mi

USACE · Data Source: Recreation.gov

About

Overview Sugar Loaf Park is located on Greers Ferry Lake in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of north-central Arkansas. The environment provides the ideal location for family camping, fishing, boating and hiking. Recreation Greers Ferry Lake is an outdoor enthusiasts' dream, with boating, sailing, water skiing, swimming, scuba diving and fishing opportunities. Sugar Loaf Mountain Island National Nature Trail is adjacent to the campground, on an island within the lake. The trail must be accessed by boat, but visitors who tackle the 1.5-mile hike reach levels 1,001 ft. above sea level, providing impressive panoramic views of the surrounding lake and countryside. Facilities This campground offers 70 sites, 55 of which have electric hookups. Additional amenities include flush and vault toilets, drinking water, showers, a dump station, playground, picnic shelter and a boat ramp. Natural Features A dense mix of red cedar, black gum, red oak, elm, pecan, and sweet gum trees forest the area, providing shade in the summer months and beautiful fall colors in autumn. Wildlife is plentiful around Greers Ferry Lake. Visitors commonly see white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, rabbits, squirrels and a wide variety of birds. Nearby Attractions With over 30,000 acres of water surface, the lake serves as a playground for all kinds of water sports. Eighteen parks around the shoreline provide modern campgrounds, boat ramps, swim areas and marinas. Contact Info For local information, please call (501) 654-2267 or call (501) 362-2416 for general information.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Conoco

    4.2 mi
  • grocery

    Walmart Supercenter

    10 mi
  • attraction

    North Central Arkansas Art Gallery

    4.7 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    0.2 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Contact & access

  • Greers Ferry Project Office · Heber Springs, AR 72543
  • 501-654-2267

Reservations & demand

June weekends are typically reserved about 24 days ahead.

Based on 125 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/11/2026

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