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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Greers Ferry
Half a day to one night: swim, fish or boat on Greers Ferry Lake, then move on. Not a base for exploring the Ozarks.
Greers Ferry is a small Ozarks town on a large reservoir lake. The main draw is the lake itself — swimming, fishing, boating — and a handful of nearby hiking trails. Most visitors come for a half-day stop or an overnight stay on the water. The town has limited dining and no bars (Cleburne County is dry).
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (cold, many facilities closed)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $60–90 excl. bed · Mid $90–150 excl. bed · High $150+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Lunch (burger or sandwich) | $8–14 |
| Dinner (entree at a sit-down restaurant) | $12–25 |
| Boat rental (half day, fishing boat) | $100–200 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3–4 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LIT · Clinton National Airport (Little Rock)
- About 1 h 45 min drive; rental car needed.
- XNA · Northwest Arkansas National Airport (Fayetteville)
- About 1 h 30 min drive; rental car needed.
Typical fares
- Little Rock airport → Greers Ferry (taxi or rideshare)
- about $120–160, 1 h 45 min (check)
- Fayetteville airport → Greers Ferry (taxi or rideshare)
- about $100–140, 1 h 30 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car required. No public transport. The lake is about 5 km (3.1 mi) from the town centre; most sights are along AR-25 and AR-16.Car required. No public transport. The lake is about 3.1 mi (5 km) from the town centre; most sights are along AR-25 and AR-16.
See and do
Known for
- Greers Ferry Lake
- Fishing and boating
- Devil's Fork Recreation Area
- Dry county (no alcohol sales)
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View, Arkansas | AR-25 and AR-9, about 45 min | About 1 h |
| Eureka Springs | AR-16 and US-62, about 1 h 15 min | About 1.5 h |
| Bentonville | AR-25 and US-412, about 1 h 30 min | About 1.75 h |
| Fayetteville, Arkansas | AR-25 and US-412, about 1 h 30 min | About 1.75 h |
Sleep
- Lakeshore Drive area
- Cottages and resorts along the lake; most require a car.
- Greers Ferry town centre
- A few inns and B&Bs; walkable to the marina.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Hellohello |
| Thank you | Thank youthank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?how much is it |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom?where is the restroom |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Cleburne County is dry: no alcohol sold in stores or restaurants. Bring your own if you want a drink.
- Lake levels can drop in late summer; check before booking a boat.
- Many restaurants and shops close by 8–9 PM; plan dinner early.
- Cell service can be spotty around the lake.
Greers Ferry is a safe, quiet town. The main risks are summer heat, ticks on trails and boat safety on the lake.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Greers Ferry yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Greers Ferry Lake
- Fishing and boating
- Devil's Fork Recreation Area
- Dry county (no alcohol sales)
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Greers Ferry, revision 4861782 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4861782
Pocket card
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Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/greers-ferry). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.