Greer is in Eastern Arizona . It is in Apache County. The small town is in the White Mountains surrounded by beautiful pine forests and sprinkled with mountain lakes and streams. The Little Colorado River flows to the north. There are three lakes located on the edge of Greer. They are Bunch Reservoir, River Reservoir and Tunnel Reservoir. The town is located five miles south of State Highway 260, at the end of State Highway 373. It is 222 miles northeast of Phoenix.

Greer is an outdoor recreational center in the heart of the White Mountains. It is becoming Arizona 's high-country destination under the canopy of pines. This is where you should begin your outdoor activities. Today Greer's population is 90.

The town sits at an elevation of 8,525 feet. The climate is cool all year round with a winter low Temperature of 21 degrees and a summer high Temperature of 90 degrees. The town enjoys the four seasons and with every change, there is a new home outdoor activity to try. Greer still holds on to its small town charm. It is one of the few places where you can feel comfortable doing everything or nothing at all.

There are several attractions that you will enjoy. The Butterfly Lodge Museum is a wonderful cabin built in 1914. The cabin is the new home of Hart Merriam Schultz, an artist. The museum is open during certain times of the year. Please do check ahead. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. If it is winter season, then pack your skis and head to Sunrise Park Resort. Sunrise Park Resort is owned and operated by the White Mountain Apache Tribe. Greer is the closest town to the winter sports resort, at just 18 miles. The resort offers 11 lifts and two T-bars serving 65 trails on a variety of slopes.

With so many outdoor activities to choose from, it is hard to decide where to begin. Greer Lakes Recreation Area covers an 8-mile radius around town. The area has four campgrounds with 205 campsites. One of its highlights is fishing. There are three lakes on the outskirts of town. They are all perfect places to try your fishing line.

Bunch Reservoir is only a mile from Greer and covers 44 acres. Both rainbow and brown trout are found here. Tunnel Reservoir is also about a mile from Greer. The reservoir covers 44 acres and a boat launch is available. Fly-fishing is best in the fall. River Reservoir is just past Tunnel Reservoir. Visitors will find restrooms and a boat launch. Many fishermen catch rainbow and brown trout. Another lake that is a bit further from town is Big Lake.

Big Lake Recreational Area is about 23 miles south of town, in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest. The lake covers 573 acres and is full of trout. There is a camping area, boat rentals and nature walks. It is a wonderful spot, any time of year. If water fun is not your thing, that's okay. There are many hiking trails in the area. Most of the trails head up Mount Baldy. Mount Baldy is 11,590 feet and is the highest peak in Arizona . There are several good hikes, but please be respectful. The Apache Indians feel that the peak is sacred.

Events:
Archery Tournament April
Greer Days June


History:
In 1879, the Willard Lee family arrived in the area that is now known as Greer. They named the site Lee Valley. Then in 1898, a post office was established and the name was changed.

There are two stories for how the town's name came to be. One is that Americus Vespucius Greer was a leading Mormon citizen at the time and the town's name was chosen to honor him. The other came from a family raising cattle that lived in town. The name Greer came from Mrs. Ellen Greer, who was a member of the family.

Greer is a very small town that enjoys its tourist season all year round. A wide variety of outdoor activities are available near Greer, which is surrounded by tall pines, rivers and lakes.