Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake)

Dierks Lake

🏕️ CampgroundOuachita National ForestArkansas⭐ 4.5 (39)

🟢 20 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 12h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

💡 In short

Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake) in Arkansas has 20 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. 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

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →sites #Site 3

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 #Site 4 & #Site 5 next to each othersites #Site 10, #Site 11, #Site 4, #Site 5, #Site 8

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →👥 #Site 6 & #Site 7 next to each othersites #Site 6, #Site 7, #Site 9

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 9 in a row, #Site 3–#Site 11 next to each othersites #Site 10, #Site 11, #Site 3, #Site 4, #Site 5, #Site 6, #Site 7, #Site 8, #Site 9

Wed Sep 30 – Sat Oct 33 nightsbook these dates →sites #Site 1

Fri Oct 2 – Sun Oct 42 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #Site 1

Mon Oct 5 – Thu Oct 83 nightsbook these dates →sites #Site 8

Tue Oct 6 – Fri Oct 93 nightsbook these dates →sites #Site 10, #Site 2

📷 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 #Site 3 — Horseshoe Bend Site 3 — **Site #Site 3** · Horseshoe Bend Site 3USACE

Campsite #Site 10 — Horseshoe Bend Site 10 — **Site #Site 10** · Horseshoe Bend Site 10USACE

Campsite #Site 11 — Horseshoe Bend Site 11 — **Site #Site 11** · Horseshoe Bend Site 11USACE

Campsite #Site 4 — Horseshoe Bend Site 4 — **Site #Site 4** · Horseshoe Bend Site 4USACE

Campsite #Site 5 — Horseshoe Bend Site 5 — **Site #Site 5** · Horseshoe Bend Site 5USACE

Campsite #Site 8 — Horseshoe Bend Site 8 — **Site #Site 8** · Horseshoe Bend Site 8USACE

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $18–$25/nightGroup Shelter ElectricStandard Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆39 ratings

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

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake) FAQ

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

Horseshoe Bend (Dierks 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 much does it cost to camp at Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake)?

Campsite fees at Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake) run about $18–$25/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

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

Popular campgrounds like Horseshoe Bend (Dierks 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.

Is Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake) a good campground?

Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake) holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 39 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake) located?

Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake) is located in Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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