Sugar Loaf Highwater Boat Ramp

The Sugar Loaf Day Use area provides public access to Greers Ferry Lake and the Little Red River in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. This location features a boat ramp suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and small motorized boats.

Greers Ferry Lake is a large reservoir known for its excellent fishing, with plentiful populations of bass, crappie, walleye, and catfish. The Little Red River, which flows into the lake, is a popular destination for trout anglers. The surrounding forested hills and Sugar Loaf Mountain provide a scenic backdrop for paddlers and boaters.

Facilities at the Sugar Loaf site include a campground, picnic area, and restrooms. While the campground is reservable, the boat ramp and day use area are available for public access. Visitors should check current conditions and regulations before launching, as water levels and restrictions may vary. Overall, the Sugar Loaf Day Use area offers a convenient launch point to explore the beautiful waters of Greers Ferry Lake and the Little Red River.

Overview
Sugar Loaf Park is located on Greers Ferry Lake in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of north-central Arkansas. The environment provides the ideal location for family camping, fishing, boating and hiking.
Recreation
Greers Ferry Lake is an outdoor enthusiasts' dream, with boating, sailing, water skiing, swimming, scuba diving and fishing opportunities.

Sugar Loaf Mountain Island National...

Overview
Sugar Loaf Park is located on Greers Ferry Lake in the beautiful Ozark Mountains of north-central Arkansas. The environment provides the ideal location for family camping, fishing, boating and hiking.
Recreation
Greers Ferry Lake is an outdoor enthusiasts' dream, with boating, sailing, water skiing, swimming, scuba diving and fishing opportunities.

Sugar Loaf Mountain Island National Nature Trail is adjacent to the campground, on an island within the lake. The trail must be accessed by boat, but visitors who tackle the 1.5-mile hike reach levels 1,001 ft. above sea level, providing impressive panoramic views of the surrounding lake and countryside.Facilities
This campground offers 70 sites, 55 of which have electric hookups. Additional amenities include flush and vault toilets, drinking water, showers, a dump station, playground, picnic shelter and a boat ramp.
Natural Features
A dense mix of red cedar, black gum, red oak, elm, pecan, and sweet gum trees forest the area, providing shade in the summer months and beautiful fall colors in autumn.

Wildlife is plentiful around Greers Ferry Lake. Visitors commonly see white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, rabbits, squirrels and a wide variety of birds.
Contact Info
For local information, please call (501) 654-2267 or call (501) 362-2416 for general information.
Nearby Attractions
With over 30,000 acres of water surface, the lake serves as a playground for all kinds of water sports. Eighteen parks around the shoreline provide modern campgrounds, boat ramps, swim areas and marinas.

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