Army Corps of Engineers · Beaver Lake · Rogers, AR

Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend Campground sits along the vast shores of Beaver Lake in the Ozark Mountains of Northwest Arkansas, offering spacious and sunny campsites and an abundance of recreational activities.

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Site mix

Standard with electric184
group picnic area3
Host/management3
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

187 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
126EASTElectricBack-in45PavedFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
127EASTElectricBack-in28PavedFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
128EASTElectricBack-in30PavedFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
129EASTElectricBack-in20PavedFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
130EASTElectricBack-in18PavedFull30 amp8 / 1Yes
131EASTElectricBack-in28PavedFull30 amp8 / 1Yes
132EASTElectricBack-in24PavedFull30 amp8 / 1Yes
133EASTElectricBack-in35PavedFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
134EASTElectricBack-in36PavedFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
135EASTElectricBack-in60PavedPartial50 amp8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length53 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
AccessibilitySites 017, SHELTER 1, SHELTER 2 are listed accessible

Horseshoe Bend Campground has large campsites with plenty of shade and room for activities, and is steps away from the lake shore. Fire rings, picnic areas, drinking water and flush toilets all make for a comfortable camping getaway. There are also three large group picnic areas available, perfect for large parties and family get-togethers.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Horseshoe Bend30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 2.70 inches of precipitation, 3.2 inches of snowFebruary: 2.66 inches of precipitation, 2.3 inches of snowMarch: 4.24 inches of precipitation, 2.6 inches of snowApril: 4.78 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 6.26 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 5.49 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 3.87 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 2.71 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.05 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.39 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.92 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowDecember: 3.26 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 35.2°F averageFebruary: 39.3°F averageMarch: 47.8°F averageApril: 56.7°F averageMay: 65.3°F averageJune: 73.8°F averageJuly: 78.0°F averageAugust: 77.3°F averageSeptember: 69.7°F averageOctober: 58.7°F averageNovember: 47.4°F averageDecember: 38.1°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Bentonville 4 S, 11 miles from the campground at 1,220 feet, station USC00030586 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 47 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 9 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Rogers, Arkansas, take Highway 94 East/New Hope Road for approximately 8 miles, and follow into Horseshoe Bend Park.

Nearest townRogers, Arkansas
Coordinates36.2867° N, 94.0194° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearAtwoods ↗8.1 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗15.8 mi
RV sales & serviceMid America RV ↗58 mi

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Natural features

Towering limestone bluffs, natural caves and a variety of trees and flowering shrubs surround Horseshoe Bend Campground, making it an ideal retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. Beaver Lake and Dam, completed in 1966, was constructed in the White River Basin and boasts 449 miles of beautiful shoreline at the top of the conservation pool. Although the dam was originally built for flood control, hydroelectric power and public water supply, it has also created a popular recreational oasis.

Recreation

Fishing opportunities are plentiful near Horseshoe Bend Campground. Beaver Lake has more than 28,000 surface acres of water, and anglers can try their luck at catching large and small-mouth bass, crappie, bream, white bass, stripers, and channel or spoon-bill catfish. Just below the dam, the cold waters of the upper White River provide a perfect habitat for pole-bending rainbow and record-size German brown trout. Several trails snake throughout the Ozark Mountains, offering peaceful hiking, biking and wildlife viewing opportunities for visitors. Hunters will find game plentiful in northwest Arkansas. A mixture of hardwood and evergreen forest provides a good home to many different species of wildlife. While Beaver Lake is conveniently located near several population centers, within a short driving distance hunters can find remote areas filled with upland game animals such as deer, rabbits and squirrels. Many other sports and activities await campers, including boating, swimming, picnicking, scuba diving, water skiing, spelunking and sightseeing.

Nearby

Several marinas are located around the lake, offering groceries, fuel, boat rentals and storage, fishing guides and camping supplies.

Guidebooks for Arkansas

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  • The Ozarks: 43 spectacular hikes in Arkansas and Missouri
    Jim Warnock, 2017
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  • Arkansas Nature Lover's Guidebook
    Tim Ernst and Pam Ernst, 2010
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  • Scenic Routes and Byways the Ozarks
    Don Kurz, 2013
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Horseshoe Bend?

Sites at Horseshoe Bend are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Horseshoe Bend?

Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Horseshoe Bend have?

190 sites, including 184 standard sites with power and 3 group picnic area.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Horseshoe Bend?

The longest site here provides 53 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Horseshoe Bend have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Horseshoe Bend?

Fire rings, picnic areas, drinking water and flush toilets all make for a comfortable camping getaway.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Horseshoe Bend?

Yes, pets are allowed at Horseshoe Bend. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Horseshoe Bend?

Sites 017, SHELTER 1, and SHELTER 2 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Horseshoe Bend?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Horseshoe Bend?

Fishing opportunities are plentiful near Horseshoe Bend Campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Horseshoe Bend?

Rogers, Arkansas. Several marinas are located around the lake, offering groceries, fuel, boat rentals and storage, fishing guides and camping supplies.

Source: Getting there

What if Horseshoe Bend is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Hickory Creek Park (3.2 mi), War Eagle Campground (4.7 mi), and Prairie Creek (5 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby