Nestled at the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, Lake Greeson is located in Pike County about 50 miles southwest of Hot Springs, Arkansas. With over 150 miles of natural shoreline and over 7,000 Kirby Landing Marina acres of water for your fishing and boating pleasure, Lake Greeson offers the best in recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. The Lake Greeson Wildlife Management Area which encompasses US Army Corps of Engineers and timber company lands includes over 35,000 acres which are open to the public for hunting.
The lake is a nature lover's delight during all seasons. The intensely folded geology of the Ouachita Mountains is apparent in the towering vertical rock outcroppings at the Chimney Rocks. A wide variety of trees, flowering shrubs, and wildlife afford photographers and nature lovers many hours of enjoyment throughout the year. You can often see white-tailed deer and turkey along the shore.
Kirby Landing Marina is located in a sheltered cove up the Bear Creek branch of Lake Greeson within the US Army Corps of Engineers Kirby Landing Recreation Area, the largest and most popular recreation area on the Lake. Since its establishment, the Crump Family has owned and operated Kirby Landing Marina. In 1955, Clay K. Crump II and his young wife, Erma, relocated the original Marina from the Bear Creek Recreation Area to the Kirby Landing Recreation Area. Since 1985, Clay K. Crump III and his family have operated the Marina as a family oriented business, expanding the business through the construction of houseboat and boat/barge docks. Clay and family reside on the premises for immediate assistance at any time.
Kirby Landing Marina offers a free boat-launch ramp with a courtesy dock, a free marine pump-out station, a marina store, an official size volleyball court, a basketball goal, fire pit, smoker, grills, mooring for houseboats, ski boats and small boats, boat rentals, Motel and fishing guide services. Paved access roads and parking, as well as gently sloping shorelines allow for easy access to the Marina and the Lake. Patio docks are available at the outer end of the houseboat docks for sunbathing, community or family potlucks, or just visiting and watching the boaters, the sunrise or the sunset on the lake.
Chimney Rock
Lake Greeson
The Kirby Landing Marina Store offers visitors an opportunity to feed the catfish, even by hand if you are feeling particularly adventuresome. Other amenities include fuel, snacks and cold drinks, ice, life jackets, and bait. Minnows, crickets and worms are available, as well as basic fishing needs, particularly crappie fishing gear.
The lake's rich variety of game fish includes such species as largemouth, smallmouth, spotted and white bass, flathead and channel catfish, black and white crappie, and bluegill. In the Little Missouri River tail waters below the dam, rainbow trout fishing is a popular sport, as these are stocked by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
Cove Cafe is located at Kirby Landing. The Cafe is open Memorial Day thru Labor Day for breakfast and spciality sandwiches. Looking for a snack or planning lunch on the lake, we can take care of you. Enjoy a leisurely sandwich from our cafe; take it back to your boat or dine outside at the marina's picnic tables. Relax, Unwind and Enjoy your day on the lake!
The Marina offers other services to make your lake visit effortless and fun, including:
Marina Views
In our efforts and dedication to help keep our waters clean and safe, Kirby Landing Marine is providing a mobile marine pump out service that follows the Clean Vessel Act and its commitment to improving the overall quality of water by reducing pollution from vessel sewage discharge. Our goal is to have a 100% compliance to "No Discharge" statutes in all areas to the improved health and viability of our Lake.
Please do your part to help keep our Lake beautiful by going to a certified pump out station or contacting us to service your vessel.
Thanks to our mobile pump out service, you no longer have to move your boat to a "fixed station" every time you need to empty your waste holding tank. No more hassles! We come right to your location, we provide you with a convenient and environmentally safe tank disposal.
| Schedule | Rate | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday - Wednesday | $25 | 8.75% | $27.09 |
| Thursday - Sunday | $55 | 8.75% | $92.12 |
All boat rental reservations must be secured with a Debit or Credit Card.....
The cancellation policy for the Kirby Landing Marina and Motel calls for at least a 48-hour notification of cancellation on boat rentals as well as motel rooms. If we are not notified of your cancellation, we reserve the right to charge your credit card, given during the reservation process, for the full price of your boat or motel room reservation.
18' Fishing Barge
40 hp 9 people
8am-5pm $190
Per Hour $35
5pm-8pm $86.84
8am-8pm $250
22' Tritoon
150 hp 13 people
8am-5pm $350
Per Hour $60
5pm-8pm $150
8am-8pm $450
24' Blue Barge
115 hp 14 people
8am-5pm $290
Per Hour $50
5pm-8pm $120
8am-8pm $390
24' Green Barge
115 hp 14 people
8am-5pm $290
Per Hour $50
5pm-8pm $120
8am-8pm $390
Fishing Guide Boat
115 hp 7 people
8am-5pm $190
Per Hour $35
5pm-8pm $86.84
8am-8pm $250
14' Duracraft Fishing Boat
8 hp 3 people
Daily $50
Lake Greeson offers lots of secluded coves for anchoring of houseboats. Kirby Landing Marina provides 194 boat slips in a sheltered cove, of which 80 are houseboat slips with electric hook-ups and access to potable water and 114 small boat/barge slips. Patio docks are available at the outer end of the houseboat docks for sunbathing, community or family potlucks, or just visiting and watching the boaters, the sunrise or the sunset on the lake.
| Dock | Size | Payment Method |
|---|---|---|
| Covered Houseboat Mooring (* indicates area covered including roof overhang) |
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| Dock A | 14’ X 30’ (36’)* | Annual payment of $1400/year OR $150/month |
| Dock F | 18’ X 50’ (56’)* | Annual payment of $2600/year OR $250/month |
| Dock I | 17’ X 40’ (46’)* | Annual payment of $2200/year OR $240/month |
| Dock J | 22’ X 60’ (66’)* | Annual payment of $3200/year OR $350/month |
| Dock K | 26’ X 70’-Uncovered | Annual payment of $3200/year OR $350/month |
| Dock L | 22’ X 70’ 22' X 30' | Annual payment of $6500/year 22' x 70' $4500/year or $450/month 22' x 30' $2000/year or $200/month 11' x 30' $1000/year or $100 |
| Small Boat and Party Barge Mooring (* indicates area covered including roof overhang) |
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| Dock B | 9’ X 18’ (20’)* | One annual payment of $600/year |
| Dock C | 9’ X 24’ | One annual payment of $600/year |
| Dock E | 9’ X 20’ (25’)* | One annual payment of $680/year |
| Dock G | 10’ X 30’ (36’)* | One annual payment of $880/year |
| Dock H | 10’ X 30’ (36’)* | One annual payment of $880/year |
| Dock M | 10’ X 30’ (36’)* | One annual payment of $1000/year |
| Effective July 1,2010 (including 8.375 tax) |
| Shoreline Houseboat Mooring Annual payment of $2800/year or $300/month |
| Parking Lot $150/year or $50/month |
| NOTICE: Houseboat mooring may be paid at the annualrate in quarter-year installments,ONLY if paying in advance. Otherwise, the monthly rate applies. |
WiFi is available
The cancellation policy for the Kirby Landing Marina and Motel calls for at least a 48-hour notification of cancellation on boat rentals as well as motel rooms. If we are not notified of your cancellation, we reserve the right to charge your credit card, given during the reservation process, for the full price of your boat or motel room reservation.
Our Floating Cabin offers all the comforts of home while staying on the water. Come enjoy a sunrise or sunset on the deck of your personal floating cabin. The floating cabin has its own 12' x 10' deck, two full and one twin bed plus a Futon, full kitchen with bath and shower, gas grill and deck furniture. Bring your own boat or rent one from us to explore the lake.
Nightly: $150 + taxYear Round: $500 + tax 4 - 7 night stay
Kirby Landing Marina offers a pavilion and/or amphitheater free to the public on a first-come-first-serve basis. All it takes is a phone call (870.398.4434) to reserve it. They both have lights and electricity for family gatherings, musical entertainment, baby or wedding showers or weddings, just to name a few. The pavilion has six large picnic tables, and the amphitheater has benches that will seat up to 100+ people, although many people bring their lawn chairs for a more comfortable seat.
Need more information? Feel free to contact us
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From Little Rock: Take I-30 west 28.5 miles. Merge on US-70 W via exit number 111 toward Hot Springs 25.4 miles into Hot Springs. Turn left onto US 70 W/ Airport Road. Continue to follow US-70 West for 39 miles. Turn right (west) on US-70 for 2 miles to Kirby Landing access road and follow the Marina signs.
From Hot Springs: Take US-70 W/Airport Road 38.9 miles. Turn right (west) on US-70 for 2 miles to Kirby Landing access road and follow the Marina signs.
From Texarkana: East on I-30 for 46 miles to Prescott AR, north on Arkansas 19 for 3 miles to Murfreesboro, AR, north on Arkansas 27 for 15 miles to Kirby, AR. Turn left (west) on US- 70 for 2 miles to Kirby Landing access road and follow the Marina signs.
From Little Rock: Take I-30 west 28.5 miles. Merge on US-70 W via exit number 111 toward Hot Springs 25.4 miles into Hot Springs. Turn left onto US 70 W/ Airport Road. Continue to follow US-70 West for 39 miles. Turn right (west) on US-70 for 2 miles to Kirby Landing access road and follow the Marina signs.
For the "Birder" grand opportunities exist for Lake Greeson Bird Watchingviewing migratory waterfowl in season as well as winter inhabitants such as the Bald Eagle. The Neo-tropical migratory birds are plentiful in the spring through the fall. Many sports and activities await the visitor. Boating, swimming, water sports, scuba diving, camping, fishing, and sightseeing are just a few of the recreational opportunities available.
Enjoy Nature
Looking for a Guide that offers Hunting,Fishing, and Lodging around beautiful Lake Greeson, Arkansas. Schedule a fishing trip for crappie, bass, bream, catfish and stripers. Your trip will be a fun and action packed day on the water.
Drop a Line
Kirby Landing Motel is located right a long side the Bear Creek Cycle Trail. We are VERY rider friendly. Guests can load and unload their 4-wheelers, motorcycles and other ATV’s in our parking lot and simply cross the road to enter the trail, making The Kirby Landing Motel a great place for Riding Groups and Events.
Ride...Ride
Lake Greeson has plenty of water sports for you to enjoy. Come and see for yourself.
Get Wet
The Kirby Landing Recreation Area and several other USACE Recreation Areas around Lake Greeson provide many opportunities for your camping fun. The Ouachita National Forest, particularly the Albert Pike, Bard Springs and Shady Lake Recreation Areas are within an easy drive of Lake Greeson and also offer a variety of camping experiences.
Enjoy the Lake
