Horseshoe Bend
Open and accepting reservations through Recreation.gov. Sites have 50-amp electric and water hookups. Check-in is 5:00 PM, checkout is 3:00 PM.
Heat Advisory issued September 7 at 12:17AM CDT until September 7 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and east and northeast Texas. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory issued September 6 at 11:48AM CDT until September 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
* WHAT...For the first Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 109. For the second Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 110 expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Arkansas, north central and northwest Louisiana, southeast Oklahoma, and northeast Texas. * WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Horseshoe Bend Park sits at the base of a 300-foot vertical cliff along the Saline River in the Ouachita Mountains of southwest Arkansas. The campground offers 12 class A sites directly on the riverfront, each with 50-amp electric and water hookups. The gravel driveways accommodate vehicles up to 45 feet, making it suitable for larger RVs. The park's main draw is the three-quarter-mile whitewater course built over native river stone with four challenging drops. When dam releases are flowing, the course produces Class II to IV rapids and serves as an excellent training location for paddlers. The park hosted Olympic kayak trials in the late 1990s. Day-use facilities include a group pavilion, playground, and picnic shelter. Crater of Diamonds State Park is 30 miles away in Murfreesboro, and Hot Springs National Park is about an hour's drive. The Choctaw Nation casino at Broken Bow, Oklahoma is also within an hour.
Directions
From Dierks, travel toward DeQueen on Highway 70 for approximately 3 miles. At the brown U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sign, turn right on Dierks Lake Road and travel approximately 5 miles. Horseshoe Bend Campground Road is the last road on the left before crossing Dierks Lake Dam.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $18 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (870) 286-3214 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| Dierks Lake Recreation.gov Gateway |
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