Heber Springs

Heber Springs first attracted travelers with its mineral springs, and that early promise of fresh air and renewal still defines the town today. Greers Ferry Lake spreads out in every direction, blue and calm in the morning and sparkling by afternoon. It is the place for slow boat cruising, quick swimming dips or long drifts into quiet coves. Below the massive Greers Ferry Dam, the cold water of the Little Red River slides through the valley, making for some superb trout fishing. Anglers come from everywhere chasing the same thrill that led to the world record brown trout pulled from these waters.

Boaters head to Eden Isle Marina or Dam Site Marina for rentals that make a day on Greers Ferry Lake easy. Golfers settle into the quiet beauty of Red Apple Inn and Country Club which offers a peaceful place to unwind. Bridal Veil Falls cools the heat of the day with mist and shade.

In town, the courthouse square feels like a postcard scene framed by antique shops, the Cleburne County Historical Museum and the Gem Movie Theater. Spring Park holds the mineral springs that helped shape the town’s earliest identity. Visitors stay at riverside retreats like Morgan’s at the Little Red or unwind at Red Apple Inn, a longtime favorite for peaceful lake weekends. Peggy Sue’s Place brings everyone together over breakfast or lunch with hearty plates and a steady stream of regulars. It’s important to remember that summer is popular and lodging fills fast, so planning your stay early is always wise.