Horseshoe Bend Overlook
Kayaker at Horseshoe Bend
Dierks Lake Spillway
Saline River
Hometown Throwdown Festival

Featured amenities

River Access River Access
Showers Showers

Available sites

12 total sites

About Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake)

Horseshoe Bend Park, located along the Saline River just south of Dierks Dam, is home to a paddlers dream course. This aquatic whitewater park, built along three quarters of a mile of pristine river funneled over native river stone, offers four or more challenging drops. The course is designed with paddlers in mind and is an excellent training location. The water park was home to the Olympic trials in the late 90’s and is dependent on spillway releases from Dierks Lake dam. When water conditions are right the course simulates Class II to Class IV rapids, all within a safe location that is easily accessible for paddlers to practice new techniques. For those looking to stay and play a while, 12 class A campsites are available along the riverfront

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

River Access River Access
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

12 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ Site 1 Tent
Gravel · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ Site 10 Tent
Gravel · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ Site 11 Tent
Gravel · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ Site 12 Tent
Gravel · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ Site 2 Tent
Gravel · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ Site 3 Tent
Gravel · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ Site 4 Tent
Gravel · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ Site 5 Tent
Gravel · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ Site 6 Tent
Gravel · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ Site 7 Tent
Gravel · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ Site 8 Tent
Gravel · Campfire · Yes shade
⛺ Site 9 Tent
Gravel · Campfire · Yes shade

Reviews (39)

What Guests Are Saying

Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake) offers a peaceful and well-maintained campground with excellent hookups, clean sites, and friendly hosts who actively maintain the area. The beautiful lakeside location and serene atmosphere make it a great place to relax. However, the bathhouse is old and in need of renovation, which detracted from the overall experience for some visitors.

Review Summary

4.5
39 reviews
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james a

Verified

October 31, 2021 • Stayed at: Site 10

5

Love the sites by the river. Very peaceful camping.

Julie W

Verified

November 27, 2021 • Stayed at: Site 1

5

Quiet and peaceful

dodds m

Verified

November 29, 2021 • Stayed at: Site 10

5

awesome place great camp host

james a

Verified

November 30, 2021 • Stayed at: Site 4

5

Great place to camp. Love the scenery. If it had cell service it would be perfect.

Dennis I

Verified

December 6, 2021 • Stayed at: Site 11

3

I camped at Horsebend on Dierks Lake for 15 days during deer season. Not one time was the bathrooms and showers cleaned. When I went to check in the attendant never check my paper work, just said, "I trust you." Never did I see an attendant drive trough the camp grounds and check on anything. There was always 3-5 vehicles at the attendants camper. I loved how convenient it was to where I hunt. I camp all the time but this was the worst place I have ever stayed. Maybe someone needs to check in to the attendants and the up-keep of the facilities.

Ricky R

Verified

March 25, 2022 • Stayed at: Site 1

5

Very nice small campground with great river views. The site was well maintained and the restroom/shower clean. Phone signal is very weak but that was a plus for me.

Robert M

Verified

April 3, 2022 • Stayed at: Site 2

4

Great quiet spots for family to enjoy. Cell services is spotty throughout sites.

Steve G

Verified

June 23, 2022 • Stayed at: Site 1

4

Solid campsites next to roaring rapids. Showers and water. Very isolated. Wish they had some tent only sites.

PHILLIP S

Verified

November 25, 2022 • Stayed at: Site 10

5

Very nice park

Paul B

Verified

June 25, 2023 • Stayed at: Site 1

2

It was ok. There needs to be a way to get into the river close to the campsite. It is all growed up between the sites and the river. Also the bathrooms needs some cleaning Anda bench or hooks for hanging towels and toiletries.

Location & Directions for Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake)

246 Jefferson Ridge Road, Dierks, AR 71833 United States

Elevation: 210 ft

Getting There

<p>From Dierks, travel toward DeQueen on Hwy 70 for approximately 3 mi. At the brown U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sign, turn right on Dierks Lake road and travel approximately 5 mi. Horseshoe Bend Campground Road is the last road located on the le...

Nearest town

Dierks, AR - 6.4 mi

About 9 min to downtown

Highway access

Horseshoe Bend is accessible via US Highway 70, approximately 12 miles to the north, and Arkansas State Highway 27, which runs through the nearby locality of Dierks.

Policies & Rules

General

  • Dierks Lake Project Office: 870-286-2346 Arkansas Game and Fish: 501-223-6459 Howard County Sheriff’s Office: 870-845-2626 Sevier County Sheriff’s Office: 870-642-2125

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Last updated: October 20, 2026

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