Area Guide

Lake Greeson & Pike County

Everything within reach of the lodge — ATV trails right outside your door, marina fishing, lake days, and one of the only public diamond mines in the world.

Getting Oriented

Kirby, Arkansas — Ouachita Mountains

Mack Mountain Lodge sits on a private ridge in Pike County, in the Ouachita Mountains of southwest Arkansas, close to Lake Greeson. The exact address is shared after booking for privacy and security.

🏔️ 20 private acres, ridge-top setting
💧 Near Lake Greeson and the Little Missouri River
🛺 Direct ATV/UTV access to Bear Creek Trail
⚓ Minutes from Kirby Landing Marina and Self Creek Marina
📍 Kirby, Pike County, Arkansas
🔒 Exact address provided after booking

Nearby

Things to do

A few highlights of the area, verified against local tourism sources.

Bear Creek Trail

Direct ATV/UTV access right from the lodge, with miles of scenic lakeside and creekside riding. Ample on-site parking for ATV trailers, boat trailers, and watercraft makes it easy to bring all your gear.

ATV/UTVDirect accessTrailer parking

Kirby Landing & Self Creek Marinas

Minutes from the lodge, both marinas put you on the water fast for world-class fishing — crappie, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, and more on Lake Greeson.

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Lake Greeson

A large reservoir known for boating, waterskiing, swimming, and fishing for trout, black and white bass, stripers, crappie, catfish, and bluegill. Kayak rentals and guided kayak tours are available for exploring the lake's rock formations and quiet coves.

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Daisy State Park

Set along Lake Greeson and the Little Missouri River in the Ouachita Mountains. Hike the Daisy Nature Creek Trail, paddle board, kayak, camp lakeside, launch a boat, or just picnic at the pavilion — the park also has three yurts available to rent.

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Crater of Diamonds State Park

Less than 30 minutes away in Murfreesboro — the only diamond-producing site in the world open to the public. Dig in a 37-acre plowed field and keep whatever you find, diamonds included.

<30 min awayFamily-friendlyUnique

Chimney Rock & the Cycle Trail

A notable geological formation on Lake Greeson, plus a roughly 31-mile trail in the area for cyclists. The lake is also a wintering site for bald eagles, and a nature trail leads to an old cinnabar mine.

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Bear Creek Trail, marina, and fishing details from the Mack Mountain Lodge listing. Other sources: Daisy State Park, Arkansas.com, City-Data

Base camp for it all

Stay minutes from the lake, direct on the ATV trail, and minutes from the diamond field.

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