## Overview

 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. 
## 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.
## Facilities

 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. 
## 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. 
## Nearby Attractions

 Several marinas are located around the lake, offering groceries, fuel, boat rentals and storage, fishing guides and camping supplies. Click [here][1] for more information. 

[1]: http://www.swl.usace.army.mil/parks/beaver/index.htm

Horseshoe Bend Rec Area & Campground

Got a nice little spot on the lake to do some hammock camping for two nights. Was able to get this spot within the week which was a surprise as busy as it was. Campground is close to Rogers, Arkansas if you need any supplies. I used it as a gateway to head in to the Ozark National Forest which is about 1.5 hours away.

Nice campground...very busy

This was our first trip out in our new camper, and I wanted to go somewhere close to our home in case we forgot something to run back and get it and this campsite was perfect.

  

We've camped here before, a few years ago, and was excited to go back!  

  

The area is about 20 minutes to the nearest Walmart and is a great way to get a way, without having to worry about not having some luxuries just a few minutes away.

  
They were experiencing high water during our stay, so there were a few sites unavailable, but most of them were up and good to stay at.  They have upgraded a lot of the electrical hookups throughout the campsite, but they do not have water access at the sites.  BUT, most of the sites are within ~50 yards from a clean water source.  

  

The sites pull-ins were old asphalt, and some of them were falling apart pretty bad, but nothing that made a difference.  BUT, be sure you know what the site looks like before you reserve it just in case you are pulling a larger RV and need a specific angle or asphalt length to accommodate your camper.

  

Over all we loved the site, it was quieter,  not a lot of vehicle traffic, and we saw the sheriff drive by 3 times in our 2 day stay, so they do a good job of keeping it safe!  We had no issues getting in to our site, but it would have been nice to have water hookups.  Not a deal breaker though! 

  

Overall, Great Site! Will definitely be back this Fall!

First Camping Trip in Our New Taxa Tigermoth

We stayed for 2 days and 2 nights: the overall area was calm and peaceful. However there were no restrooms open for the winter. It was definitely cold so don’t go in winters, but good for summer boating. Boat rentals available at nearby gas stations.


Nice spot for summers

Stay during off-season. The park was very clean and quiet. Park rangers routinely patrolled and it felt very safe. 