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
12 Campsites (Overnight)
1 Pavillion (Day Use)
2 Restrooms 1 Shower Facility
Playground
Notifications and Alerts
STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec.
Need to Know
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
Natural Features
Dierks Lake is in the Ouachitas region of Arkansas and sits on the Saline River. Horseshoe bend sets at the base of a 300 foot verticle cliff offering scenic views along the steep wooded areas
Nearby Attractions
A day trip to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, just 30 miles from the park, is a popular activity. The diamond mine is the only one of its kind in the country, where visitors get to keep any diamonds and semi-precious stones they unearth, regardless of value.
Hot Springs National Park known for its naturally headed springs ust an hours drive away offers a multiple bathouses, resturants, and activies.
Choctaw nation located just an hour away at Brokenbow offers world class gaming casino as well a variet of natural features and resturants
Recreation
Camping
Day use
Playground
Shelter
Paddling
Contact Information
Mailing Address
246 Jefferson Ridge Road Dierks AR 71833
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 870-286-3214
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Dierks, travel toward DeQueen on Hwy 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 located on the left, before crossing Dierks Lake Dam.
Available Campsites
- Site Site 1, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site Site 3, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site Site 4, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site Site 12, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site Site 10, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site Group Pavilion- Day Use, Loop , Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site Site 6, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site Site 7, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site Site 5 , Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site Site 11, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site Site 2, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site Site 8, Loop , Type Standard Electric
- Site Site 9, Loop , Type Standard Electric
