Star of The West

Star of The West Campground on Lake Greeson has 12 non-electric campsites, available first-come, first-served. The campground is located where the Little Missouri River feeds into the lake. The area has no electricity, and potable water is available for consumption at two water hydrants. The nearest boat ramp access is at 70 Landing Marina or Arrowhead Point Campground. This area is open year round for camping. Lake Greeson is recognized for its rich variety of game fish, including large mouth, small mouth, striped, spotted and white bass, as well as flathead and channel catfish, black and white crappie, walleye and blue gill. The clear waters offer an excellent opportunity for many boating activities including water skiing, tubing, personal watercraft, or just cruising. Four marinas at the lake offer boaters' fuel, boat and other watercraft rentals, and picnic and fishing supplies. Lake Greeson is about 12 miles long, with over 7,260 surface acres of water fed by the clear cool waters of the Little Missouri River. Loblolly pine, shortleaf pine, sweet gum and oak are the dominant tree species on upland areas of the lake, while bottomland hardwoods are common along rivers, creeks and streams that enter the lake. The public lands around Lake Greeson provide a variety of habitats for numerous species of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, wild turkey, geese, bald eagles, migratory waterfowl and songbirds. The Bear Creek Cycle Trail is a draw for off-road enthusiasts, with trail access points in the nearby campgrounds at Daisy State Park, Kirby Landing Campground and Bear Creek Campground. Crater of Diamonds State Park is within a 50-mile drive of the campground; it is the only diamond-producing site in the world open to the public.