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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).
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (cold, many facilities closed)
- Airports
- LIT · XNA
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Greers Ferry911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Greers Ferry, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyGreers Ferry is a safe, quiet town.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLIT Clinton National Airport (Little Rock) (About 1 h 45 min drive; rental car needed.).
- Getting aroundCar required.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Sit-down mealDinner (entree at a sit-down restaurant)$12–25
- Street or quick mealLunch (burger or sandwich)$8–14
- Budget bedCottage (sleeps 4–6), a night, per roomUS$100
- Mid-range bedCottage (sleeps 4–6), a night, per roomUS$150
- High-end bedCottage (sleeps 4–6), a night, per roomUS$250
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$100 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- 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.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest May (11 rain days), driest Aug (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Greers Ferry: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
8 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car required. No public transport. The lake is about 5 km from the town centre; most sights are along AR-25 and AR-16.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
AR-25 and AR-9, about 45 min
Folk music and Ozark culture; check the schedule at the Ozark Folk Center.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
AR-16 and US-62, about 1 h 15 min
Victorian architecture and quirky shops; a full day trip.
Door to door: About 1.75 h
AR-25 and US-412, about 1 h 30 min
Crystal Bridges Museum and mountain biking trails.
Door to door: About 1.75 h
AR-25 and US-412, about 1 h 30 min
College town with restaurants and the Razorback Greenway.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Inn double room1 × 1 night × US$120 | US$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Boat rental (half day)1 × US$150 · check | US$150 |
| Fishing licence (non-resident, 1 day)2 × US$10 · check | US$20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$49 |
| Trip total≈ US$270 per person per day, bed included | US$539 |
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Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Lunch (burger or sandwich) | $8–14 |
| Dinner (entree at a sit-down restaurant) | $12–25 |
| Boat rental (half day, fishing boat)check | $100–200 |
| Gas (per gallon)check | $3–4 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- 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)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Greers Ferry. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, many facilities closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Lake access with boat rental and picnic area.
- Hiking trails at Devil's Fork Recreation Area.
- Nearby towns for dining and nightlife.
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