Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake)

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

Featured amenities

River Access River Access
Showers Showers

Sites & Rates

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12 total sites

Tent Sites

12 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

Number of accommodations: 12

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

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12 Sites Available

Site
Price
Site 1 Tent
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available
Site 10 Tent
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available
Site 11 Tent
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available
Site 12 Tent
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available
Site 2 Tent
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available
Site 3 Tent
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available
Site 4 Tent
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available
Site 5 Tent
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available
Site 6 Tent
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available
Site 7 Tent
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available
Site 8 Tent
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available
Site 9 Tent
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available

Reviews (38)

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
38 reviews
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Phillip W

Verified

July 13, 2025 Stayed at: Site 1

5

What a place to relax and enjoy the river flowing by your camp site. Definitely not our first stay here and won’t be our last. Quite and clean.

Doug H

Verified

November 14, 2025 Stayed at: Site 1

5

Horseshoe Bend is a small campground are (12 sites) that is in a rather secluded area. It is very peaceful as a small river runs alongside the grounds. Sites are well maintained with water, electricity and a fire pit. The campground hosts are wonderful (Curtis and Denise); very friendly and helpful.

Kim L

Verified

February 23, 2026 Stayed at: Site 4

4

Sites were clean. Leaves blown off. No trash. Just wish I would have known ahead of time that the restrooms were closed. It wasn't posted on the rec.gov page.

Terri C

Verified

April 6, 2026 Stayed at: Site 11

5

Great place to camp.

jason W

Verified

May 4, 2026 Stayed at: Site 5

5

Very nice campground.

Don K

Verified

May 25, 2026 Stayed at: Site 5

5

Beautiful lake with excellent hookups and cell reception.

Doug S

Verified

August 11, 2026 Stayed at: Site 10

5

Everything was perfect. Nice and quiet.

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.

Elevation: 210 feet

Distance to downtown

6.4 mi drive to downtown Dierks (about 9 min)

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: September 3, 2026

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