Wakesurf Spot · Arkansas
Greers Ferry Lake
A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Little Red River, dedicated by President Kennedy in 1963, with over 30,000 acres for water sports.
Greers Ferry Lake is a wakesurfing reservoir in Arkansas, near Heber Springs. A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Little Red River, dedicated by President Kennedy in 1963, with over 30,000 acres for water sports.
Greers Ferry Lake was created when the Corps of Engineers dammed the Little Red River, and it spans over 30,000 acres of surface water with 18 shoreline parks providing boat launches and marinas. Marinas offer wakeboard and powerboat rentals for water sports.
The typical warm-weather window here is May–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Wakesurfing is a fair-weather sport, so plan around water and air temperatures — and always confirm the current local wake-boat rules before you ride.
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Greers Ferry Lake. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at Greers Ferry Lake runs May–September, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
Greers Ferry Lake was created when the Corps of Engineers dammed the Little Red River, and it spans over 30,000 acres of surface water with 18 shoreline parks providing boat launches and marinas. Marinas offer wakeboard and powerboat rentals for water sports. Arkansas: No wake-surf-specific rule. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.