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Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake)

US Army Corps of Engineers · Arkansas

Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake) in Arkansas. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 168 public campsites we map in Arkansas.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Army Corps of Engineers
Fee
$18/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USACE policy)
Phone
870-286-3214
Coordinates
34.14764, -94.08765

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-03-11, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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