Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake)

246 Jefferson Ridge Road, Dierks, Arkansas, United States
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Horseshoe Bend Overlook
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Dierks Lake Spillway
Saline River
Hometown Throwdown Festival

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Available sites

12 total sites
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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

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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
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RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
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Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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12 Sites Available

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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)

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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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Phillip W

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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

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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

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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

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April 6, 2026 • Stayed at: Site 11

5

Great place to camp.

jason W

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May 4, 2026 • Stayed at: Site 5

5

Very nice campground.

Don K

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May 25, 2026 • Stayed at: Site 5

5

Beautiful lake with excellent hookups and cell reception.

Doug S

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August 11, 2026 • Stayed at: Site 10

5

Everything was perfect. Nice and quiet.

Shannon P

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September 14, 2026 • Stayed at: Site 5

4

Very shaded and quiet spot. The site is level and large. Right across from the bathhouse was nice. Bathhouse is in need of some updates.

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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