Star of The West

About Star of The West

Overview Star of The West Campground on Lake Greeson has 12 non-electric campsites available for first-come, first-serve camping. The campground is located on Lake Greeson where the Little Missouri River feeds into the lake. The area has no electricity. Potable water is available for consumption at two water hydrants. The nearest boat ramp for access will be at 70 Landing Marina or Arrowhead Point Campground. Star of The West Campground is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, payment for campsite(s) is done through scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Download the free Recreation.gov mobile on Android or iOS app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Scan and Pay Instructions are located in the bulletin board located on the front of the restroom building. This area is open year round for camping. From 1 March to 1 November campsite fees are charged. From November to March the area is open to free camping. Recreation Lake Greeson is recognized for its rich variety of game fish, including large mouth, small mouth, stripped, spotted, and white bass, as well as flathead and channel catfish, black and white crappie, walleye, and blue gill. The clear waters offer an excellent opportunity for many boating activities including water skiing, tubing, personal watercraft, or just cruising. Four marinas at the lake offer boaters' fuel, boat and other watercraft rentals, picnic and fishing supplies. Natural Features Lake Greeson is about 12 miles long with over 7,260 surface acres of water fed by the clear cool waters of the Little Missouri River. Loblolly pine, shortleaf pine, sweet gum and oak are the dominate tree species on upland areas of the lake, while bottomland hardwoods are common along rivers, creeks and streams that enter the lake. The public lands around Lake Greeson provide a variety of h

How to Get There

From Glenwood, AR 71943: drive southwest on US HWY 70/AR 27; at intersection turn right on US HWY 70, continue US HWY 70 West approximately 13 miles and then turn left off US HWY 70 into the campground. From Dierks, AR 71833: drive east on US HWY 70 approximately 13 miles and then turn right off US HWY 70 into the campground.

What to Pack for Your Stay

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Plan Your Visit to Star of The West

Heading to Star of The West? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)