Overview
Heber Springs is a city of 7,000 people (2019) in the Ozarks region of Arkansas. Though the origin of its name in part has to do with some springs that existed to the east of the town, it's fairly safe to say that Greers Ferry Lake is its main calling card today.
3 sights · 3 things to do · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Heber Springs
Frauenthal House
A historic house listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is a single-story wood-frame structure, with a gabled roof, redwood siding, and a sandstone foundation. It was built in 1914, and is Heber Spri…
Ruland Junction Train Museum
Museum with little model trains running everywhere for the kid or the kid at heart.
John F. Kennedy Memorial Overlook
A viewpoint of the Greers Ferry Dam and Little Red River below, as well as a bust of the late JFK (sadly a bit ironic that probably nobody in this very conservative part of the state would even vote for the renowned stat…
Sandy Beach
Beach and swimming area.
Dam Site Recreation Area
Hiking trails, campground, and cliff jumping area.
Old Highway 25 Park Beach
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 31°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Apr and May. (climate data from nearby Little Rock)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LIT Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field, Little Rock — 54 mi away. Directions
- JBR Jonesboro Municipal Airport, Jonesboro — 82 mi away. Directions
- MEM Frederick W. Smith International Airport, Memphis — 120 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning John F. Kennedy Memorial Overlook, Dam Site Recreation Area
- Afternoon Old Highway 25 Park Beach
Day 2
- Morning Frauenthal House, Ruland Junction Train Museum
- Afternoon Sandy Beach
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
See
See Frauenthal House
A historic house listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is a single-story wood-frame structure, with a gabled roof, redwood siding, and a sandstone foundation. It was built in 1914, and is Heber Springs' best example of Craftsman architecture.
See Ruland Junction Train Museum
Museum with little model trains running everywhere for the kid or the kid at heart.
See John F. Kennedy Memorial Overlook
A viewpoint of the Greers Ferry Dam and Little Red River below, as well as a bust of the late JFK (sadly a bit ironic that probably nobody in this very conservative part of the state would even vote for the renowned statesman now).
Do
During the summer season, Heber Springs pretty much comes alive with tourism centered around Greers Ferry Lake. With jet skis, party boats, waterskiing outfitters, and public beaches, it is a like a summertime recreation mecca. Some prominent lake recreation zones include:
Sleep
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