OutReserve

Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake)

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

Featured amenities

River Access
Showers

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

Number of accommodations: 12

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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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
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, Loop:
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available
Site 10, Loop:
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available
Site 11, Loop:
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available
Site 12, Loop:
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available
Site 2, Loop:
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available
Site 3, Loop:
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available
Site 4, Loop:
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available
Site 5, Loop:
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available
Site 6, Loop:
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available
Site 7, Loop:
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available
Site 8, Loop:
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available
Site 9, Loop:
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available

Reviews (36)

What Guests Are Saying

Horseshoe Bend is a charming and peaceful campground with well-maintained sites, including water, electricity, and fire pits. The friendly campground hosts, Curtis and Denise, contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring cleanliness and upkeep of the grounds. While the bathhouse is in need of remodeling, the overall experience is positive, making it a great spot for relaxation by the river.

Review Summary

4.5
36 reviews
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Dennis I

Verified

December 6, 2021 Stayed at: Site 11, Loop:

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.

james a

December 3, 2021

5

Always love Horseshoe. Wish the bathrooms were in a little better shape and some cell service but overall it’s a great place with great scenery

james a

Verified

November 30, 2021 Stayed at: Site 4, Loop:

5

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

dodds m

Verified

November 29, 2021 Stayed at: Site 10, Loop:

5

awesome place great camp host

Julie W

Verified

November 27, 2021 Stayed at: Site 1, Loop:

5

Quiet and peaceful

james a

Verified

October 31, 2021 Stayed at: Site 10, Loop:

5

Love the sites by the river. Very peaceful camping.

Juan V

Verified

September 13, 2021 Stayed at: Site 7, Loop:

5

Very nice, quiet and safe, campground!
We camp in tent
My family and I enjoyed
The only thing I didn’t like, is that doesn’t have a swimming area in place, bathrooms were ok so far,

Claudia B

Verified

September 13, 2021 Stayed at: Site 10, Loop:

5

This place is just the perfect getaway! With a limited number of lots available, there is never a crowd. The location is gorgeous. The Camp Hosts are fabulously friendly and know about the area's history. All the amenities that one would need to camp in style. We will make this place a regular stop for us each year.

Leslie D

Verified

June 17, 2021 Stayed at: Site 2, Loop:

5

Nice quiet campground on the river. We love camping here. It's become one of our go to spots and we hope to continue camping here.

Gary H

Verified

May 28, 2021 Stayed at: Site 10, Loop:

5

12 sites, one picnic shelter, in the campground but other picnic area overlooking the Saline River. Sites are large, with space, shady, 50 amp, good water pressure, a dump station and all but two sites along the river. Restrooms were cleaned regularly, only one shower in both men's and women's and both are handicapped accessible. River was flowing slowly due to so much rain downstream they were not letting much out of Dierks Lake which was 20 ft high. Great camp ground with picnic tables, fire pit, and grill at each site. The city of Dierks is about 6 miles away with a Dollar General and gas stations. DeQueen is about 22 miles away. Not a lot to do here. Some people were fishing below the dam and in the river but were not catching many fish. Wildlife viewing is good. No cell phone service unless you drive up to the overlook. Although we could get occasional text messages, just could not use telephone and no wifi.

Location Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake)

Address:
246 Jefferson Ridge Road
Dierks, AR, 71833
United States

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 34.1476 / -94.0876

Elevation: 210 feet

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: June 3, 2026

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