Carl Garner Visitor Center

Location: 700 Heber Springs Rd N, Heber Springs, AR 72543

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Description: "No trip to Greers Ferry Lake would be complete without a visit to the ADA accessible U.S. Army Corps of Engineers William Carl Garner Visitor Center where, in an effort to make each visit enjoyable as well as educational. Volunteers greet visitors at the front desk and assist visitors with maps and information about area camping, swimming, hiking, boat launching, lodging, activities, and points of interest. Further, you will find a brochure rack filled with local information that provides visitors with information about local flora and fauna around the Greers Ferry Lake area."-Core of Engineers Website

 

The exhibit area begins in prehistoric time and moves the visitor through local history to the present.  Visitors learn the history of early exploration of the area, the events that led to the building of Greers Ferry Dam, and detailed information on the purpose and history of the Greers Ferry Lake, Dam and Powerplant.

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For Information: You can call the Carl Garner Visitor Center at 501-362-9067.