Dierks Overlook

Dierks Lake Overlook Pavilion

Dierks Lake Overlook

Dierks Lake Overlook at Sunset

Overlook (Dierks Lake)

## Overview

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. When water conditions are right the course simulates Class II
to Class IV rapids, all within a safe location that is easily accessible for
paddlers to practice new techniques. For those looking to stay and play a
while, 12 class A campsites are available along the riverfront

## Recreation

Camping

Day use

Playground

Shelter

Paddling

## Facilities

12 Campsites (Overnight)

1 Pavillion (Day Use)

2 Restrooms 1 Shower Facility

Playground

## Natural Features

Dierks Lake is in the Ouachitas region of Arkansas and sits on the Saline
River. Horseshoe bend sets at the base of a 300 foot verticle cliff offering
scenic views along the steep wooded areas

## Nearby Attractions

A day trip to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, just 30
miles from the park, is a popular activity. The diamond mine is the only one
of its kind in the country, where visitors get to keep any diamonds and semi-
precious stones they unearth, regardless of value.

Hot Springs National Park known for its naturally headed springs ust an hours
drive away offers a multiple bathouses, resturants, and activies.

Choctaw nation located just an hour away at Brokenbow offers world class
gaming casino as well a variet of natural features and resturants

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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. When water conditions are right the course simulates Class II to Class IV rapids, all within a safe location that is easily accessible for paddlers to practice new techniques. For those looking to stay and play a while, 12 class A campsites are available along the riverfront</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Camping</p>
<p>Day use</p>
<p>Playground</p>
<p>Shelter</p>
<p>Paddling </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>12 Campsites (Overnight)</p>
<p>1 Pavillion (Day Use)</p>
<p>2 Restrooms 1 Shower Facility</p>
<p>Playground</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Dierks Lake is in the Ouachitas region of Arkansas and sits on the Saline River. Horseshoe bend sets at the base of a 300 foot verticle cliff offering scenic views along the steep wooded areas</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>A day trip to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, just 30 miles from the park, is a popular activity. The diamond mine is the only one of its kind in the country, where visitors get to keep any diamonds and semi-precious stones they unearth, regardless of value.</p>


<p>Hot Springs National Park known for its naturally headed springs ust an hours drive away offers a multiple bathouses, resturants, and activies.</p>


<p>Choctaw nation located just an hour away at Brokenbow offers world class gaming casino as well a variet of natural features and resturants</p>

Horseshoe Bend Overlook

Dierks Lake Spillway

Horseshoe Bend Paddlers

Hometown Throwdown at Horseshoe Bend

Kayak Race

Kayaker at Horseshoe Bend

Dierks Tailwater Stage Chart

Hometown Throwdown Festival

Whitewater

Saline River

Riding the Rapids at Horseshoe Bend

Horseshoe Bend (Dierks Lake)

## Overview

Jefferson Ridge Campground is located on Dierks Lake in southwestern Arkansas.
Rugged ridges bordering the lake create stunning views, and visitors enjoy
boating, fishing, swimming, and hunting.

## Recreation

The 1360-acre lake offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming
opportunities. Dierks Lake is known for its excellent bass and crappie
fishing.

  
Hunters will find nearly 600 acres of public hunting lands in the upper
reaches of the project. Game species include white-tail deer, bobwhite quail,
mourning dove, grey and fox squirrel, cottontail rabbit, and a variety of
waterfowl.

A playground, two swimming beaches and two boat ramps provide additional
recreation opportunities.

## Facilities

This year-round campground offers 85 family sites and two day-use group picnic
shelters. All sites include full electric and water hookups.

Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, and dump stations.

## Natural Features

Sitting in the Ouachita Mountain Region of Arkansas, Dierks Lake is fed by the
Saline River.

## Nearby Attractions

Crater of Diamonds State Park, Little Missouri Falls, and Cossatot River State
Park are popular recreational areas located in close proximity to Dierks Lake.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Jefferson Ridge Campground is located on Dierks Lake in southwestern Arkansas. Rugged ridges bordering the lake create stunning views, and visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, and hunting.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The 1360-acre lake offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming opportunities. Dierks Lake is known for its excellent bass and crappie fishing.  </p>
<p><br>Hunters will find nearly 600 acres of public hunting lands in the upper reaches of the project. Game species include white-tail deer, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, grey and fox squirrel, cottontail rabbit, and a variety of waterfowl.</p>

<p>A playground, two swimming beaches and two boat ramps provide additional recreation opportunities.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>This year-round campground offers 85 family sites and two day-use group picnic shelters. All sites include full electric and water hookups. </p>
<p>Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, and dump stations. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Sitting in the Ouachita Mountain Region of Arkansas, Dierks Lake is fed by the Saline River.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Crater of Diamonds State Park, Little Missouri Falls, and Cossatot River State Park are popular recreational areas located in close proximity to Dierks Lake. </p>

Dierks Lake, AR

Dierks Lake Water Safety Program

Always a great time at Dierks Lake!

Autumn on the Loops

Jefferson Ridge Park

Dierks Lake Recreation

Panther Bluff Falls on Dierks Lake

Jefferson Ridge Wildlife

Happy Camper

Sunrise on Dierks Lake

Sunrise at Dierks Lake

Jefferson Ridge Swim Beach

Jefferson Ridge

## Overview

Blue Ridge campground, located on the north end of Dierks Lake, offers a
natural feel with incredible fishing in the flooded timberlands along the
Saline River. Situated in the heart of the Howard County Wildlife Management
Area this area peaks in spring and fall when fishing and hunting are at their
best. Blue Ridge is a local hotspot for camping and fishing, with two boat
ramps located right in the heart of crappie country.

## Recreation

Camping

Day use

Boating

Swimming

## Facilities

21 Campsites (Overnight)

2 Restrooms 1 Shower Facility

## Natural Features

The 1360-acre lake offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking and swimming
opportunities. Dierks Lake is known for its excellent bass and crappie
fishing. Hunters will find nearly 600 acres of public hunting lands in the
upper reaches of the project. Game species include white-tail deer, bobwhite
quail, mourning dove, grey and fox squirrel, cottontail rabbit, and a variety
of waterfowl.

## Nearby Attractions

A day trip to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, just 30
miles from the park, is a popular activity. The diamond mine is the only one
of its kind in the country, where visitors get to keep any diamonds and semi-
precious stones they unearth, regardless of value.

Hot Springs National Park known for its naturally headed springs ust an hours
drive away offers a multiple bathouses, resturants, and activies.

Choctaw nation located just an hour away at Brokenbow offers world class
gaming casino as well a variet of natural features and resturants

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Blue Ridge campground, located on the north end of Dierks Lake, offers a natural feel with incredible fishing in the flooded timberlands along the Saline River. Situated in the heart of the Howard County Wildlife Management Area this area peaks in spring and fall when fishing and hunting are at their best. Blue Ridge is a local hotspot for camping and fishing, with two boat ramps located right in the heart of crappie country. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Camping </p>
<p>Day use</p>
<p>Boating</p>
<p>Swimming </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>21 Campsites (Overnight)</p>
<p>2 Restrooms 1 Shower Facility</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The 1360-acre lake offers excellent boating, canoeing, kayaking and swimming opportunities. Dierks Lake is known for its excellent bass and crappie fishing. Hunters will find nearly 600 acres of public hunting lands in the upper reaches of the project. Game species include white-tail deer, bobwhite quail, mourning dove, grey and fox squirrel, cottontail rabbit, and a variety of waterfowl. </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>A day trip to Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas, just 30 miles from the park, is a popular activity. The diamond mine is the only one of its kind in the country, where visitors get to keep any diamonds and semi-precious stones they unearth, regardless of value.</p>

<p>Hot Springs National Park known for its naturally headed springs ust an hours drive away offers a multiple bathouses, resturants, and activies.</p>

<p>Choctaw nation located just an hour away at Brokenbow offers world class gaming casino as well a variet of natural features and resturants</p>

Blue Ridge

Dierks Lake Sunrise

Life Jackets Save Lives!

Dierks lake

Panther Bluff Falls

Dierks Lake Crappie

Blue Ridge Park

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes you to Dierks Lake and wishes you an
enjoyable stay at the project. Visitors are afforded many opportunities for an
enjoyable outdoor recreation experience. Overnight accommodations, food, bait,
tackle, etc. are available in the area. Visitors might want to take a day trip
to some of the many local interesting sites including Hot Springs National
Park and the Diamond Mines at Murfreesboro, Ark.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes you to Dierks Lake and wishes you an enjoyable stay at the project. Visitors are afforded many opportunities for an enjoyable outdoor recreation experience. Overnight accommodations, food, bait, tackle, etc. are available in the area. Visitors might want to take a day trip to some of the many local interesting sites including Hot Springs National Park and the Diamond Mines at Murfreesboro, Ark.

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