| Location | Dierks, Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $18–$25/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (32 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 45 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | water, electric |
| Electrical service | 20A / 50A |
| RV sites | 12 |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More Arkansas RV parks with: Big Rig Sites · 50-Amp Service
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake), not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights78 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights16 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights24 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights10 sites open for every night · from $18/night
Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake) is a Recreation.gov campground in Dierks. It lists 12 RV or RV/tent sites and 1 tent site for rigs up to 45 ft. Listed amenities include showers and a dump station.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Opens site Site 1 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site Site 5 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site Site 8 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site Site 9 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site Site 10 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site Site 2 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site Site 3 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site Site 4 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Each provider lists its own site types, so the cheapest option isn't the same site. Taxes and booking fees aren't included and aren't in our data for either provider; compare the total on each site before paying.
Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Site 1 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $18 |
| Site 2 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $18 |
| Site 3 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $18 |
| Site 4 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $18 |
| Site 5 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $18 |
| Site 8 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $18 |
| Site 9 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $18 |
| Site 10 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $18 |
| Site 11 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $18 |
| Site 12 standard electric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (32 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“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. ”
“It was great. And the camp host are outstanding. ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
246 Jefferson Ridge Road
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Horseshoe Bend Campground sits along the Saline River just below Dierks Dam, where the river feeds through a three-quarter-mile engineered whitewater course and the terrain rises to a 300-foot vertical cliff that marks the edge of the Ouachitas. The campsite area is compact but well-appointed for river users: there are 13 total sites 12 that accommodate both RVs and tents (Class A) and one tent-only site laid out along the riverfront so most sites have easy water access. Day-use amenities include a pavilion, a playground and picnic spots; the overnight area is supported by two restrooms and a single shower facility. To reach Horseshoe Bend from the town of Dierks, follow Highway 70 toward DeQueen and continue on Dierks Lake Road; the campground road is the last turn before crossing the dam, putting you squarely in the river corridor south of the dam. The river feature is the campground's defining attraction: an artificial whitewater park shaped by native river stone with four or more drops that, when dam spillway releases permit, can produce conditions ranging roughly from Class II to Class IV conditions that made this section suitable for Olympic trials in the late 1990s. Because the course depends on spillway releases, paddlers should check current release schedules and come prepared; the site is popular for training and practicing techniques when flows are right. Beyond paddling, Dierks Lake supports boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking, water sports and wildlife viewing across the broader project area. Overnight accommodations, food, bait and tackle are available in the nearby towns, and popular day trips include Crater of Diamonds State Park about 30 miles away and Hot Springs National Park roughly an hour's drive; Choctaw Nation attractions near Broken Bow are also about an hour away. For the latest on fees, reservations, seasonal availability and any special access requirements, consult the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project office or website before you go.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| ✓ |
| ✓ |
| $18 |
| Site 6 standard electric | R | R | $18 |
| Site 7 standard electric | R | R | $18 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Season |
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| Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 28 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake). "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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