Open to the Public!
The South Fork Nature Center is a conservation project of the Gates Rogers Foundation, featuring over two miles of maintained walking/nature trails at the western end of Greers Ferry Lake, in the Ozark foothills of north-central Arkansas near Clinton.
Our center also proudly features the reconstructed Riddle Cabin, home to renowned folk artist Almeda Riddle, and a beautiful 70-foot cedar & native stone pavilion that serves as an outdoor classroom and group venue.
The trails are open to the public free of charge year-round, and educational facilities are available for group use by appointment.
Directions & trail use
The nature center is located on the western shore of Greers Ferry Lake in the Choctaw area of Clinton, Arkansas, and easily accessible from Hwy 330 E.
Parking is available across from the gate. Public access for hikers is open 365 days a year by using the entrance at the kiosk to the right of the gate. Please show respect for private homes along the trails. Pets are allowed on a leash.
Please remember to take only photos, and leave only footprints!
Highlights
Kiosk
Plan your hike with this handy trail map at the entrance, marking special attractions such as seasonal waterfalls.
Trail Markers
Look for these identification marker stones, lovingly hand-painted & restored by our Master Naturals friends!
Lake Views
Enjoy breathtaking waterfront views from the trails along Greers Ferry Lake’s western shore.
Pavilion
Dedicated in 2017, this 70-foot native stone & red cedar structure serves as a meeting area that blends beautifully into the native environment.
Riddle Cabin
The historic birthplace of folk singer Almeda Riddle, was carefully reconstructed in 2007, and relocated to South Fork where visitors can see it along the trail.
Herbarium
This ground-breaking collection of 837 Ozark botanical specimens by Theo Witsell & Brent Baker is now housed at the Van Buren County Library.
How You Can Help
South Fork Nature Center is volunteer-operated and donation-funded with help from grants & sponsors. Please consider a tax-deductible gift to help preserve our natural heritage.
If you are local to the Greers Ferry Lake area and are passionate about nature trails, conservation, and education, we’d love to have you on our team! Contact us to learn about available board member opportunities.
South Fork Nature Center 
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