Horseshoe Bend (Beaver Lake)

Beaver Lake

🏕️ CampgroundOzark NF / Mulberry RiverArkansas⭐ 4.2 (931)

🟢 38 open windows as of Oct 6 — soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9

Availability checked 13h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 190 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Horseshoe Bend (Beaver Lake) in Arkansas has 38 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Tue Oct 6 – Fri Oct 93 nightsbook these dates →sites EAST #129, HORSESHOE BEND #026

Wed Oct 7 – Fri Oct 92 nightsbook these dates →sites HORSESHOE BEND #011, #083, #094, #100, #111

Thu Oct 8 – Sun Oct 113 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites HORSESHOE BEND #027, #080

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, HORSESHOE BEND #084–HORSESHOE BEND #090 next to each othersites HORSESHOE BEND #062, EAST #129, #132, #140, #160, #161, #162, #163, #164, #167, #168, #169, #170, #171, #172, #174, #175, #178, #179, #181, #182, #183, #185, #186, #187, #188, HORSESHOE BEND #003, #004, #006, #008, #009, #010, #016, #026, #027, #028, #040, #053, #058, #060, #071, #073, #076, #077, #078, #079, #080, #084, #085, #086, #087, #088, #089, #090, #102, #103, #104, #114

Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →sites EAST #142, HORSESHOE BEND #122

Mon Oct 12 – Thu Oct 153 nightsbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, HORSESHOE BEND #091–HORSESHOE BEND #096 next to each othersites EAST #126, #127, #128, #130, #133, #134, #138, #143, #144, #145, #146, #147, #158, #166, #173, #177, #180, #184, HORSESHOE BEND #001, #002, #005, #007, #011, #017, #019, #023, #024, #025, #032, #041, #042, #047, #048, #052, #054, #061, #063, #066, #075, #083, #091, #092, #093, #094, #095, #096, #098, #099, #100, #101, #107, #112, #113, #116, #117, #118, #125

Mon Oct 12 – Wed Oct 142 nightsbook these dates →👥 HORSESHOE BEND #029 & HORSESHOE BEND #030 next to each othersites EAST #135, HORSESHOE BEND #029, #030, #033, #064, #074, #081, #082, #105, #121

Tue Oct 13 – Fri Oct 163 nightsbook these dates →👥 EAST #155 & EAST #156 next to each othersites EAST #155, #156, HORSESHOE BEND #014, #055

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite EAST #129 — photo — **Site EAST #129**

Campsite HORSESHOE BEND #026 — photo — **Site HORSESHOE BEND #026**

Campsite HORSESHOE BEND #011 — photo — **Site HORSESHOE BEND #011**

Campsite HORSESHOE BEND #083 — photo — **Site HORSESHOE BEND #083**

Campsite HORSESHOE BEND #094 — photo — **Site HORSESHOE BEND #094**

Campsite HORSESHOE BEND #100 — photo — **Site HORSESHOE BEND #100**

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 7.3 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Electrify America7.3 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger7.7 midirections →

⚡ Tesla Supercharger9.3 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

Group Picnic AreaStandard Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆920 ratings

5★508

4★209

3★116

2★56

1★31

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.3/4

T-Mobile3.2/4

AT&T3.2/4

Sprint retired2.7/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Horseshoe Bend (Beaver Lake) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Horseshoe Bend (Beaver Lake)?

Horseshoe Bend (Beaver Lake) in Arkansas takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Horseshoe Bend (Beaver Lake) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Horseshoe Bend (Beaver Lake) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Horseshoe Bend (Beaver Lake)?

CampSage's scans caught 15 openings at Horseshoe Bend (Beaver Lake) over the last 30 days, on 15 separate days, most of them for stays 12–58 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Horseshoe Bend (Beaver Lake) a good campground?

Horseshoe Bend (Beaver Lake) holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 931 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Horseshoe Bend (Beaver Lake)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Horseshoe Bend (Beaver Lake), Verizon rates highest at 3.3 out of 5 from 282 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Horseshoe Bend (Beaver Lake) located?

Horseshoe Bend (Beaver Lake) is located in Ozark NF / Mulberry River, Arkansas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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