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Horsehead Lake Recreation Area

Horsehead Lake Recreation Area is located near Clarksville in the Ozark-St. Francis National Forests. The terrain features forested areas and a lake, providing opportunities for fishing and hiking. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 90s during summer, and nearby attractions include the Ozark Highlands Trail and the Mulberry River.

Description

US Forest Service

Ozark National Forest

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

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Location

Horsehead Lake Recreation Area is located in Arkansas

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Coordinates

35.56445 N
93.639642 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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  • WiFi
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  • AT&T
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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

Contact

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Reviewed Mar. 15, 2025

Horsehead Lake Recreation Area

Great spot to overnight. $15/night with access to a restroom/shower building. The shower itself I'd consider "better than nothing"--it's a button-press style that runs for 10 seconds each press. Only the middle 3 seconds are warm. But again, better than nothing :) Just two other campers during our Friday night stay.

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  • Review photo of Horsehead Lake Recreation Area by Meghan B., March 15, 2025
  • Review photo of Horsehead Lake Recreation Area by Meghan B., March 15, 2025
  • Review photo of Horsehead Lake Recreation Area by Meghan B., March 15, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Horsehead Lake Recreation Area have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Horsehead Lake Recreation Area does not have wifi.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Horsehead Lake Recreation Area?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Horsehead Lake Recreation Area. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Horsehead Lake Recreation Area, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Horsehead Lake Recreation Area?

    There are 4 campsites at Horsehead Lake Recreation Area and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts