Public Camping Areas Have Reopened

The opening of public camping areas at southwest Arkansas lakes began yesterday.

At Lake Greeson, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says campgrounds that have reopened include Arrowhead Point, Bear Creek, Buckhorn, Cowhide Cove, Kirby Landing, Laurel Creek, Narrows Dam, Parker Creek, Rock Creek, Self Creek and Star of the West.

The collection of campground fees at Arrowhead Point, Bear Creek, Buckhorn, Laurel Creek, Narrows Dam, Self Creek, Jim Wylie and Star of the West has been suspended until further notice to reduce risk to park rangers and visitors.

The Corps’ Little Rock District operates Dierks, Gillham and Millwood Lakes.

At Dierks, camping reopened yesterday, however, high water may continue causing some issues.

On Millwood Lake, Beard’s Bluff, Cottonshed, and White Cliffs are open while Gillham Lake has Big Coon Creek, Cossatot Reefs and Little Coon Creek areas open. High water may also be causing some flooding issues on Gillham Lake.