Day Use
Picnic | FAQ
Swimming
Swim at Lake Greeson and Enjoy the Fresh Clear Water.
There are six swimming areas at Lake Greeson with sand covered beaches. Each
swimming area has depth marker poles installed indicating the water depth for
your safety. The swimming areas are open all year, but during the months of May – September
there is a user fee charge of $1.00 per person for anyone over the age of twelve
or a maximum of $4.00 per vehicle.
Who can resist a swim in the lake on a hot summer afternoon? Enjoy your swim but please remember:
- Never swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Learn to swim – it’s never too late.
- Never dive into a lake or river.
- Swim with a buddy – never swim alone.
- Wear your life jacket when swimming if you are not a good swimmer. Better yet, wear your life jacket regardless of your
swimming abilities.
- Coves are always farther than they appear! Don’t overestimate your swimming ability.
- Parents: There is no substitute for your close attention – don’t rely solely on a life jacket or swimming lessons for your child’s protection. Watch your children closely!
- Swim in designated swim areas.
- Be aware that water levels fluctuate.
- Don’t rely on inflatable rafts, toys, and armbands. They can deflate in seconds and leave you or your child stranded.
- Don’t swim in cold water. Warm air temperatures don’t necessarily mean warm water temperatures.
The following recreations areas at Lake Greeson have designated swimming areas:
- Parker Creek
- Dam Area
- Cowhide Cove
- Kirby Landing
- Self Creek
- Arrowhead Point
Picnic Shelters
Picnic shelters are available at three U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operated parks on Lake Greeson. Picnic Shelters are located
at Riverside Area, Dam Area, and Self Creek Area. These shelters and day use areas are ideal for family reunions, birthday parties,
church picnics, civic group meeting, company picnics, and other group outings. Rentals are available all year. Shelter reservations
are only for the exclusive use of the shelter. All park amenities are available to the public.
Dam Area
Amenities: Boat ramp, swimming beach, modern bathroom, pavilion,
picnic tables, potable water, and pedestal grills.
Riverside
Amenities: Playground, service tables, pavilion, modern bathroom, picnic tables , potable water, pavilion, and pedestal grills.
Self Creek Ramp
Amenities: Boat ramp, service tables, pavilion, modern bathroom, picnic tables, water-potable water, pedestal grills, playground, and a pavilion.
Fees:
- $3 per day to use a boat launching ramp
- $1 per day per person to use a swimming beach, maximum $4 per vehicle per day
* Annual Passes for launching boats are available at any Corps of Engineers
Lake Field Office. The cost of an Annual Pass is $30; they are good
for one year from date of purchase and they are accepted at any U.S. Army
Corps of Engineer Project, Nationwide.
Click links to find information about recreation passes issued, sold, and accepted
by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:
Summary
of Recreation Fee Discount Passes that the Corps of Engineers is authorized
to issue, sell, and accept
and
Changes
in Age and Disability Discount Passes for Recreation Fees
Reservations
For these areas can be made by calling the Lake
Greeson Field Office at 870-285-2151; reservations can also be made in person
at the Lake Greeson Field Office at 155 Dynamite Hill Road. Reservations can
be made beginning the first work day of each year, Monday through Friday 6:30
a.m. – 5:00 p.m. from January – December.
Pavilion Reservation Application (PDF)
Payment
Reservation fees for shelters may be made in person at the Lake Greeson
Field Office or by mail. Methods of payment accepted are cash, checks, and
credit card. When a shelter reservation is made, a form confirming the reservation
and payment is mailed or faxed to the party that made the reservation.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. How much does an annual day use pass cost?
A. Cost is $30.
Q. For what period is an annual day use pass valid?
A. The annual pass is valid for one year from date of purchase.
Q. Do age- and disability-related discounts apply on annual day use passes?
A. Holders of either an Interagency Senior or Access Pass or Golden Age or Access Passport get a 50% discount on all use fees including the purchase of one annual pass.
Q. What do I do with it after I buy it?
A. The annual pass is a hangtag which is hung from the interior rear view mirror of the vehicle. Two decals, one displaying the month and the other displaying the year of purchase, will be affixed to the hangtag upon purchase. On open vehicles or vehicles with no interior rear view mirror, the decals may be affixed directly at an alternate location, such as the left front bumper or the back of the left exterior rear view mirror, rather than to the hangtag.
Q. What if I have more than one vehicle?
A. No duplicate passes will be sold because the hangtag may be used on any vehicle the pass holder owns. A 
visitor may purchase more than one Annual Day Use Pass at full price if desired.
Q. Where can I use the pass?
A. The pass is only valid at day use areas operated by the Corps of Engineers. It may not be used at areas operated by other agencies even if those areas are located on Corps-owned property.
Q. What if my pass is lost or stolen?
A. Lost or stolen Annual Day Use Passes will not be replaced at no cost unless proof of theft, such as police report or insurance document, which specifies the theft of the pass, is provided.
Q. How many age- or disability-related discounted annual passes can be purchased by a single individual?
A. One. A visitor may purchase more than one Annual Day Use Pass at full price if desired.
